New York Marathon 2011

Wahoo! That is number 4 marathon done! And number 4 New York Marathon at that.

This page is still in production as I am buggered. Smile

2011's main event was to once again complete the ING New York City Marathon which was held on Sunday 6 November 2011. The ING NYC Marathon is a 42.2 kilometre run through the streets of New York's five boroughs: Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Manhattan with the support of over two million enthusiastic spectators. The course travels through dozens of culturally and ethnically diverse neighbourhoods, passing over five bridges, and finishing up at Tavern on the Green in world-famous Central Park. For more info on the ING New York City Marathon check out the official New York Marathon Website

I ran in association with Achilles International New Zealand. Achilles supports people with disabilities to Participate in mainstream sporting events with the major focus being the New York City Marathon.

It was great to continue putting myself up as an example that people with disabilities can participate in these events and not let any physical impairment limit what you can achieve in life.

6:52. Not a time to rave about, but we still successfully finished. 42 kilometres is difficult to travel on foot whether fast or slow.

Congratulations from me to all of the other 2011 Achilles NZ team for completing the marathon. Again, a huge thanks from me for helping make this week an outstanding success and a long-lasting memory. You are a great bunch of people and I hope you each got as much out of this event as I did. A special thanks to Peter Loft (our team manager) to doing such a top job.

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