Submitted by Name: Cecelia Zhen From: Boston, MA E-mail: Contact
Comments: As a first timer to run the NYC marathon, I was really excited and nervous when knowing that I could run the NYC marathon this year! I have heard lots of stories about tough course at NYC marathon, and I am a slow runner. Thank you so much for creating the help group in facebook, and have the daily weather prediction . It has been making me more excited and less nervous towards the race day now! --Cecelia
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Added: October 5, 2026
Submitted by Name: Marinus From: Canada E-mail: Contact
Comments: Very much appreciated all your New York information. I was wondering, do you have something similar for London? Or know of someone who does?
Admin reply: I'm sorry, but I don't.
Added: January 27, 2026
Submitted by Name: Billy From: San Diego E-mail: Contact
Comments: What a wonderful guide. Thank you so much for putting this together. Just ran my first ever marathon in NYC this year
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Added: November 5, 2025
Submitted by Name: Kerry From: New York E-mail: Contact
Comments: Amazing resource! Running my first marathon and appreciate all of the helpful insights. Thank you!
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Added: November 1, 2025
Submitted by Name: Joel From: Seattle E-mail: Contact
Comments: Thank you so much for all of the information on the NYC Marathon. Running my first marathon ever, and it's the NYC. Beyond excited,
Cheers
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Added: October 31, 2025
Submitted by Name: Saad M From: New York/ Bangladesh
Comments: Thank you for this amazing resource. I am very nervous for my 1st NY marathon in 2025 as an older person, but this gives me tremendous encouragement.
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Added: October 21, 2025
Submitted by Name: Jeannette R From: Texas E-mail: Contact
Comments: The 2025 nycm will be more first marathon! Thank you for all the tips about the course, it is very much appreciated
Added: October 20, 2025
Submitted by Name: Olivia From: Brooklyn E-mail: Contact
Comments: Ive been very nervous for my first marathon, ur page has now made me excited again ! Thank u. Goodluck for year 2025!
Admin reply: Thank you, Olivia! That's good to hear!
Added: October 7, 2025
Submitted by Name: Melinda Chisick From: Anaheim, California E-mail: Contact
Comments: Thank you for putting all this information here for us! I appreciate all the time & effort you've put into this! You are a very thoughtful & generous man! Hope to see you in New York Nov 2!
Admin reply: Thank you, Melinda!
Added: October 5, 2025
Submitted by Name: Maryellen Corin From: NEW YORK E-mail: Contact
Comments: Thanks so much Runar! I am nearly finished reading your book. Your FB page has been invaluable for me! I will be going along with your group to the start. Thank you again for your selfless help to all of your fellow runners!
Name: Cecelia Zhen
From: Boston, MA
E-mail: Contact
As a first timer to run the NYC marathon, I was really excited and nervous when knowing that I could run the NYC marathon this year! I have heard lots of stories about tough course at NYC marathon, and I am a slow runner. Thank you so much for creating the help group in facebook, and have the daily weather prediction
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