Four years ago, this was my first marathon so it will always hold a special place in my heart! Great cheerleaders on the side lines, relatively flat course and great aide stations. The course is constantly changing and I wasn't a huge fan of the Pentagon parking lot this year before

After doing two marathons in Napa (beautiful .... but yawn) NYC was a completely different experience. I was totally amazed at the number of people lining the streets for over 90% of the race! The large crowd was so supportive and kind. They really got me through some tough miles. I

This was hands down one of the best races I have ever competed in. The expo was extremely well organized, with the shuttle buses flowing seamlessly from the local Hyatt Regency where I boarded.

The organization at the starting line was fantastic. Everything was well marked, and every volunteer I