Sunday, November 12, 2017

Congratulations Shalane Flanagan!!!



In case you missed it, Shalane won this year's NYC Marathon - the first American woman to do so in 40 years!  (She's the blonde on the far left.)

Wow.  That's a long time.  

Of course she has an impressive resume - an Olympic silver medal and American records in the 3000, 5000 and 15K.  

Still, it was a huge surprise that made the day even more special.  

It was a misty day, but not that cold so it wasn't really bad out. 

And that meant big crowds and everyone having a good time.  Even people who needed a little help along the way. ;-)

But the day was tinged with some sadness as we bid goodbye to Meb Keflezighi.  

That's him in the bright orange shorts running off into the sunset.  

After 26 marathons, including wins in NYC 2009, and Boston in 2014, he finished in 11th place - not bad for 42. 

He will be missed.

Previous NYC marathon blog...


Until next year -
PJ

(c) 2017 PJ Lehrer
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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