Official 2014 TCS New York City Marathon Live Discussion Thread

Nevermind...Masato Imai (JPN)

The leaders are on 2:26:56 pace in the women's race through 20 miles.

patti wrote:

rojo, how does Meb look? I know it's rather early and he should look relaxed, but you never know. I think for him to be leading, is a pretty good sign for him. He doesn't bit off more than he can chew. I think he's solid.

I have to admit that I had the opposite reaction. I figured that, if Meb felt good about his chances of winning, he'd downplay his fitness before the race and let others do the work up front for the first twenty miles. Instead, he said that he was felt great before the race and took the lead early on.

I like seeing Kiprotich in the lead pack, but not leading. I just don't think he's gotten enough respect as the top championship marathoner in the world.

Here they go men hitting 1st avenue. It's time for some excitement.

DPL wrote:

Is that a chinese runner up front in the mens race?

That's what I was wondering, though I beleive he's Japanese (not sure I've heard zero mentions of him)

armored wrote:

Any sighting of Luke P. ?

Good question.

He went through halfway in 68:43. You can see the top American halfway splits here:

The men are now on First Avenue:

Men’s Mile Splits

Mile 1: 5:51 (unofficial -mile marker has blown over)

Mile 2: 4:49 (10:40)

Mile 3: 4:47 (15:27)

Mile 4: 5:03 (20:30)

Mie 5: 4:57 (25:27)

Mile 6: 4:58 (30:25) - 10k 31:30

Mile 7: 5:15 (35:40)

Mile 8: 5:06 (40:46)

Mile 9: 5:05 (45:51)

Mile 10: 5:05 (50:56) - Still 2:13:30 pace

Mile 11: 5:14 (56:10)

Mile 12: 4:54 (1:01:04)- pack at 1:01:07

Mile 13: 5:12 (1:06:16)

Halfway - 66:55

Mile 14 - 5:04 - 1:11:20 11 in lead pack at 1:15…Meb, April, Mutai, Kiprotich, Kiypego, Kogo, Kirui, Kipsang, April, Gebremariam, Benti

Mile 15 - 5:09 (1:16:29)

Mil 16: 5:22 (1:21:51)

slow race... watch out for meb

I really hope the Chicago Marathon folks are watching this. The coverage is great!

Using Toni Reavis & Paula Radcliffe on the lead packs is great. Their reception is the best all the time but they still add to the race coverage.

SPLIT SCREEN coverage so you don't miss action!

The winning move on the wheelchair was replayed three times!

ESPN knows action and is doing a good job.

Meb looks good in the lead, running down 1st Ave...

Vail's at 15m back now. Rejoining the pack!

At Halfway (1:06:56), Meb, Ryan Vail, Nick Arciniaga, and Zach Hine were in the lead pack. Then 1:48 back to Aaron Rono (1:08:41), Stephen Shay and Luke Puskedra and then 12 seconds back to Brent Vaughn.

At 15, Meb still in pack Ryan Vail 12 seconds back, Nick 26 back, Zach Hine 41.

Kipsang looks so relaxed and poised

He's fell back and reconnected 4 times now

Go Ryan!

WHY WOULD YOU GO TO COMMERCIAL JUST AS THEY TURN ONTO 1ST AVE. WHY.

smander12 wrote:

Vail's at 15m back now. Rejoining the pack!

its 1st ave , he will pay for it...

I think that the coverage has been pretty good, especially with the windy conditions creating havoc with coverage. This is going to a big audience, so it cannot just be for those that know running like the crowd here.

Keitany continues to lead. Moreira has rejoined the group at 21 miles. There are now six women together. Should be a fantastic last five miles!

Women

Mile 1: 6:30 first mile unofficial (can’t be right)

Mile 2: 5:34 second mile (12:04 at 2 miles)

Mile 3:4:52 (16:56) 17:31 at 5k

Mile 4: 5:42 (22:38)

Mie 5: 5:36 (28:14)

Mile 6: 5:34 (33:48) 35:01 at 10k. 17:30 second 5k.

Mile 7: 5:35 (39:23)

Mile 8: 5:40 (45:03)

Mile 9: 5:29 (50:32) 52:18 at 15k. 17:17 third 5k.

Mile 10: 5:29 (56:01)

Mile 11: 5:45 (1:01:46)

Mile 12: 5:29 (1:07:15) 1:09:45 at 20k. 17:27 fourth 5k.

Mile 13: 5:45 (1:13:00). 1:13:40 at halfway (2:27:20 pace)

Mile 14: 5:40 (1:18:40)

Mile 15: 5:42 (1:24:22) 1:27:36 at 25 k. 17:51 fifth 5k.

Mile 16: 5:47 (1:30:09)

Mile 17: 5:30 (1:35:39)

Mile 18: 5:24 (1:41:03) 1:44:33 at 30k. 16:57 sixth 5k.

Mile 19: 5:29 (1:46:32)

Mile 20: 5:33 (1:52:05)

Mile 21: 5:35 (1:57:40)

seriously??????? wrote:

WHY WOULD YOU GO TO COMMERCIAL JUST AS THEY TURN ONTO 1ST AVE. WHY.

I KNOW! How stupid can these people be?