New York City Marathon Recap: One of the Best Days Ever

[@Runner35611]

This is what running is all about !! Overcoming adversity and having the support of the running family. It is what sets running apart from any other sport. Thank you for sharing this amazing story!

[@runningwithjane]

Could not agree more!! Showing ourselves what we are each individually made of with collective support!! So glad I could share it, be a part of it...and I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@kjoto]

What a moving video. I love your why for New York and your perspective of running to support a friend, this is really beautiful. ❤

[@runningwithjane]

Thanks so much, Karla!! It was just the best day.

[@joanneh232]

What a special day! I remember when you told the group Sal was hurt. What a gut punch. What a blessing he recovered enough to run a marathon. And so soon afterwards! Awesome victory lap!

[@runningwithjane]

A wonderful lesson to us all to never count ourselves out and that one year can make a huge difference! Thanks, Joanne!!

[@goscriskikifamily8984]

Love the attitude about keeping your own running to yourself!

[@runningwithjane]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching this recap!

[@JHicks257]

What a great day for all involved! So happy for you and Sal. Thank you for sharing and being so real. Really hits home and glad he overcame such a bad situation. Way to go!!

[@runningwithjane]

Thank you so much, Jason!!! Can't wait for your turn at the marathon!! There's nothing like it.

[@clagler1742]

What a heartwarming story!! So glad that you and Sal and your crew had such a wonderful day after all the hardship that Sal had to endure before this! You’re an awesome storyteller Jane.

[@runningwithjane]

Thank you, Carolyn! It really was incredible.

[@doernerrr]

Wow, what a great story. Jane, you are an amazing coach and person. Thanks for all you do.

[@runningwithjane]

Thank you, Dick. That is so kind. I'm so grateful I get to do what I do, and working with the most amazing people such as yourself makes it so worthwhile.

[@dward9007]

Thanks for sharing such an inspirational story ❤ and congrats to you and Sal!!! You're absolutely right about the experience is more important than the time. I was lucky to complete the 2024 NYC marathon after getting respiratory infections last year and had to defer, so I can relate to Sal's hardships to get to the start line. We were blessed with perfect weather and amazing support from spectators, volunteers, and organizers. NYC is something that all marathoners should experience once in their lifetime.

[@runningwithjane]

I definitely think there is room for both in a running journey - and many times runners who have "strong marathon" or "great experience" as the main goal naturally end up getting a PR anyway! I'm so happy for you that you are healthy now and had an awesome comeback year!! Agree, if someone can find a way into NYC and has the funds to do it, it's incredibly worth it.

[@kevinerskine3299]

Loved the story of your journey with Sal. Sounds like an amazing experience for the two of you. Congrats!

[@runningwithjane]

Thank you, Kevin!! It was certainly special.

[@JoseFPVNavarro]

thanks for sharing your and his story.

[@runningwithjane]

Absolutely! He shows us we can do so much more than we think we can! Thanks for watching Jose!

[@raja1949100]

Great video and I love how you make these videos real from your heart.

[@runningwithjane]

Aww, thank you - I really appreciate that!!

[@timfox3411]

Great stuff! Congrats to you, Sal and your families.

[@runningwithjane]

Thanks so much, Tim!! Appreciate your NKF donation and most of all, your support of this channel through the years.

[@eric-running-to-chamonix]

I was tracking you at the race, hoping to see you. But my wife was also there doing her first marathon and my kids and I had to dart around to see her. All the same, it was fun to have you on my app. I ran the race last year. NYC Marathon is epic.

[@runningwithjane]

Oh I get that!! That was my husband with my kids at Boston in 2022...I know it was a lot for him and he was even with my parents! How did her race go??! I hope she had the best day. And how awesome you ran it last year and it was her turn this year. I would love for my husband to get in through the lottery so I could be on the other side...obviously not likely haha.

[@eric-running-to-chamonix]

@@runningwithjane She was not (outwardly) running with a time goal, but finished in 3:59:55!! She had never run further than 20 miles, and I warned her that her "preservation brain" would try to get her to quit and for her not to give into it. That the feeling of wanting it to be over can get to be a bit overwhelming. She said that she remembered that when she got back into Manhattan. But then she faced the dilemma of bringing on muscle cramps by running too hard and blowing up vs just getting to the end. She drank and fueled appropriately for her effort. She turned 50 this year and just happened to enter the lottery on a lark. She never had any interest in running that distance. I'll be very surprised if she doesn't try another one in 2025. Regarding your husband, the Virtual NYC Marathon is now (sadly) by lottery, but if you are selected and run it, you get guaranteed entry to the race in NYC. So that's two lottery methods (at least; they had a sweepstakes as well). Something to remember for next year. Ie enter regular lottery for 2025 and the virtual to run in 2025 for entry in 2026. Now that I've said it, I think I may start arranging my race calendar for that. I would love to run NYC again.

[@youknowwhothisis463]

Refreshing to hear acknowledgment that the crowds might not be for everyone. I was very overwhelmed!

[@runningwithjane]

My first Boston, that's exactly how I felt! I think I was able to adjust expectations after that and prepare my mindset for it better. For racing purposes, I will always prefer a race that's quite a bit smaller, but still has good crowd support.

[@arleenm7367]

Great race story! 🙂

[@runningwithjane]

Thank you so much for watching, Arleen!

[@katiuskasotomayor1285]

❤

[@runningwithjane]

Thanks for watching!!