If you ran the 2023 NYC Marathon, this thread is for you.

wejo wrote:

It's time to give your feedback on the race and how it went for you.

So feel free to post anything about the race. But suggestions 1) Finishing time / Goal time 2) Splits 4) One thing the race did right 5) One area for improvement.

I'll pretend be Tamirat Tola

1) 2:04:58 / 2:05:05
2) 62:45 / 62:13
3) Lead vehicles stayed on the course so never had to worry where to go.
5) Central park was a bit lonely. Need more music for runners who are by themselves:)

Overall, a reat day for running. Enjoyed everyone out their cheering for the runners and the setup was great.

wejo wrote:

It's time to give your feedback on the race and how it went for you.

So feel free to post anything about the race. But suggestions 1) Finishing time / Goal time 2) Splits 4) One thing the race did right 5) One area for improvement.

I'll pretend be Tamirat Tola

1) 2:04:58 / 2:05:05
2) 62:45 / 62:13
3) Lead vehicles stayed on the course so never had to worry where to go.
5) Central park was a bit lonely. Need more music for runners who are by themselves:)

Overall, a great day for running. Enjoyed everyone out there cheering for the runners and the setup was great.

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PutsomeRespek wrote:

The worst part from a spectating/cheering perspective seemed to be during the early stages of the park entrance where the crowds were getting way too close (from both sides) to the runners. At the time 2:30ish paced runners were flying buy, there was probably only 10ft of road to share. Only after a runner (allegedly) hit a spectator did the police finally do something and roll out some caution tape to keep the crowds back.

Badcompany wrote:

PutsomeRespek wrote:

The worst part from a spectating/cheering perspective seemed to be during the early stages of the park entrance where the crowds were getting way too close (from both sides) to the runners. At the time 2:30ish paced runners were flying buy, there was probably only 10ft of road to share. Only after a runner (allegedly) hit a spectator did the police finally do something and roll out some caution tape to keep the crowds back.

From a running standpoint it was very narrow in a few parts of Brooklyn. Conversely, I had half of 1st Avenue to myself. Benefit of being one of the slower runners in Wave 1.😂

Also saw Paramedics treating a guy on the Queensboro Bridge. He seemed okay and was sitting up when I passed.

just another hobby jogger running nyc wrote:

Badcompany wrote:

From a running standpoint it was very narrow in a few parts of Brooklyn. Conversely, I had half of 1st Avenue to myself. Benefit of being one of the slower runners in Wave 1.😂

Also saw Paramedics treating a guy on the Queensboro Bridge. He seemed okay and was sitting up when I passed.

Lafayette actually seemed wider to me this year - I think the police held the crowds back a bit. It was worse further into Brooklyn (it's all a blur)

The park was SUPER narrow and the crowds were loud AF - I don't recall it ever being that loud before on that stretch. Could have used more crowd control

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Badcompany wrote:

Incredibly well-organized as usual. I can only imagine the amount of planning and preparation it takes to put on a show like that. From the transportation to the start, to the set ups along the course, to the finish area, truly amazing.

Crowd support was fantastic in every borough.

My one gripe is the time between arriving at the village and the start time.

My bus arrived at 6:30 for a start time of 9:10 and I was in wave 1. The weather cooperated but had it been bad, the outdoor wait would have been miserable.

That said, it is what it is. I don’t see what NYRR can do about it other than start the race earlier. I’m already Time qualified for next year. If I don’t take the spot, somebody else gladly will.

wejo wrote:

It's time to give your feedback on the race and how it went for you.

So feel free to post anything about the race. But suggestions 1) Finishing time / Goal time 2) Splits 3) One thing the race did right 4) One area for improvement.

I'll pretend be Tamirat Tola

1) 2:04:58 / 2:05:05
2) 62:45 / 62:13
3) Lead vehicles stayed on the course so never had to worry where to go.
4) Central park was a bit lonely. Need more music for runners who are by themselves:)

Overall, a great day for running. Enjoyed everyone out there cheering for the runners and the setup was great.