This is the second of three training runs that NYRR sponsors in preparation for the TCS NYC Marathon. Technically, we are 12 weeks away from NYC's marathon. Umm, yea! I guess?

This training run allows one to run two full loops around Central Park, starting off with the tough Harlem Hills.

I find the run challenging in a good way because you do not have much time/distance to recover in between hills.

Although this "race" was 12 miles, my training plan called for 14 miles for this week's long run so I ran two miles before the race. For the most part, I felt pretty strong until about mile 8 of the run (or 10 total miles). Once I hit Mile 8, I really started to lose steam. I do not think that I ate enough before or during the run. Come to think of it, the Gatorade at all of the fluid stations was really watered down for this race. Going forward, I really have to start noting how early I need to wake and how much I need to eat. I believe that my body's digestive abilities have changed a bit since last year.

Like all of NYRR-sponsored races, this race was very well organized and there were plenty of fluid stations. I highly recommend this race for anyone training for NYC Marathon.

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