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Recounting the race
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Cary Epstein, left, and Jay Greenbaum both finished their first ING New York City Marathon in under five hours.
Photo courtesy Cary Epstein
During in the race, Epstein made his way onto 1st Avenue in New York City.
Photo courtesy Cary Epstein
Cary Epstein stopped his 26.2-mile trek to capture other runners heading across the Verranzano Bridge.
Photo courtesy Cary Epstein
Meb Keflizighi set a new personal best with a time of 2 hours, 9 minutes and 15 seconds en route to becoming the first American men's winner of the ING New York City Marathon since 1982. On the women’s side, one of history’s all-time great distance runners, Derartu Tulu, of Ethiopia, won her first ING New York City Marathon in a time of 2 hours, 28 minutes and 52 seconds.
Hewlett residents Cary Epstein and Jay Greenbaum finished the race in under 5 hours with a time of 4 hours, 47 minutes and 15 seconds and 4 hours, 58 minutes and 32 seconds, respectively.
Greenbaum had this to say following his first New York City Marathon:
After 22 miles, I hit what is referred to as ‘the wall.” Although I was mentally determined to stay at a fairly consistent pace, my legs did not want to cooperate anymore. I was reduced to a fast walk, but still managed to finish within my goal of under five hours.
I saw a sign along the way which stood out among all others and helped me get through the worst of it. It said: “Pain is temporary, Pride is forever.” I thought many times about that sign, not just to help me going through the run, but as a great metaphor for life. We all experience different kinds of pain but we also have much to be proud of when we push through those tough moments. While on the subject of pride, over $5,000 was raised for The Bartholomew Lawson Foundation for Children and also Recontructionist Congregation Beth Emeth, so thanks to all who participated.
One more thought … don’t expect to see me running anytime soon!
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