For the past 18 weeks, I have been training for what will be my second New York Marathon. While 26.2 miles is going the distance, I think it's important to go even further. Fundraising is a rewarding way to remind ourselves that there are people racing to find a cure every day, and our race can be a symbol of the challenge and the reward.
This year, I am honored to run for Project Main St., a non-profit organization that strives to improve the quality of life for individuals afflicted with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and their families by lessening the financial burden often associated with this debilitating and invariably fatal neurological disease.
If you are running on Sunday, November 7 or cheering for friends and family, here are a few tips:
Tips for Runners
- Write your name somewhere on your arm or shirt so the crowd can cheer for you
- Build up cheering sections along the course and in every borough; don't group all of your supporters at one mile marker
- Tell your friends and family what you'll be wearing so they can easily identify you
- Don't send supporters to more than 2 mile markers (running around town is your job!)
Tips for Fans
- Make signs, bring noise makers and scream loud
- Tell your runner what side of the street you'll be standing on so they can easily identify you
- Be sure to cheer for teams running for a cause and log on to make a donation to a charity of your choice
- Check out the ING New York Marathon Spectator Guide for more helpful insider tips
“…divide the race into thirds. Run the first part with your head, the middle part with your personality, and the last part with your heart.” - Mike Fanelli, running club coach
Lauren
