"As a first marathon, the NYC marathon was amazing. The sounds and sights of NYC, and a roaring crowd for nearly the entire race, makes you forget that you are running 26.2 miles (ok, almost).

Truly one of the best experiences of my life.

The aide stations were great, the

This race was very HOT. Granted you can't control the weather, but the flat roads and lack of shade made things interesting out there. The roads overall were nice and well maintained. Organization was adequate. Water was really warm, wetsuits almost weren't allowed. Overall decent race,

Great race atmosphere and unmatched scenery. No lie, the race is brutal in terms of difficulty, but the feeling of accomplishment and the views are well worth the effort.