Finally! NYC had it’s first winter storm. The snow came earlier than predicted. East River Park was already covered with snow by 9am. Perfect weather for running on a treadmill.
East River Park covered in snow
January 21, 20122011 Brooklyn Marathon
November 22, 2011Sunday, November 20, 2011 will be remembered as the inaugural running of the “other” marathon in New York – the Brooklyn Marathon. 262 runners completed the 26.2 miles course in Prospect Park on a beautiful sunny day. Every runner was more than thrilled to be participating in the first Brooklyn Marathon. Even with having to run six laps around Prospect Park. It truly was an exciting and memorable day in New York running and the runners felt it. I had the opportunity to be in charge of the course marshals. We had a great group of course marshals. They did not want to be relieved even after hours of standing out on the course. The course marshals stayed out there cheering on the runners. That was awesome. The best part of running an inaugural marathon is that two runners have the chance to become the first male and female finishers in the events’ history and set the course records. The first runner to cross the finish line and male winner was John Paul Montes, 24, Carroll Gardens, 2:43:13. The first woman finisher was Kelly Gillen, 29, New York, 3:14:20.
2011 Brooklyn Marathon Results
East River Park after Hurricane Irene
August 28, 2011
There were felled trees and fallen branches in East River Park. The park drive is flooded in several areas. But the promenade was teaming with people. A redtailed hawk was spotted eating a pigeon for brunch.
The Continental Breakfast 5K At East River Park Sep. 10
August 28, 2011
East River Park Track Club And NYCRUNS Join Forces To Become A Giant Super Incredible Robot – Create A Brand New 5K!
What will you get at this race? A well managed electronically timed 5K on a brand new course in East River Park! Afterwards enjoy a nice post-race assortment of yummy snacks in the tradition of Best Westerns everywhere. Enjoy your beverages in your lovely new souvenir travel mug!
Prizes will be awarded onsite for the first 3 male and female finishers and age group award winners. Full results will be posted on NYCRUNS.COM by Monday Morning.
This race is capped at 250 runners and starts at 9:00 AM. Number Pickup will start at 7:30AM, and end at 8:45AM. There is a baggage check. The cost of this race is $20. and increases to $25. on labor day.
Directions To Start:Take the F to 2nd Avenue, the L to 1st Avenue, or the 6 to Astor Place and head east. Enter the park across the FDR and head for the track at E. 6th St. There is nearby bus service as well. You can also run to the park or bike. There are bike racks near the track.
Course: The first lap is in blue and is 1.8 miles. It starts at the water fountain at the E 6th St overpass. Go north towards Con Ed, turn right onto the promenade heading South, right onto the path with the seal fountains, back onto the park drive heading North towards the start/finish.
The second lap is red and is 1.3 miles. The second lap makes a right turn, enters through the southern part of the dance circle, follows the path around the circle westward then north, then heads out onto the park drive northward towards the finish.
Swimmers brave East River
July 31, 2011
Swimmers brave East River http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/brooklyn/2011/07/31/2011-07-31_were_in_the_swim__whoknowswhat.html
NYC breaks record, hits 104 degrees
July 23, 2011NYC breaks record, hits 104 degrees http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2011/07/22/2011-07-22_new_york_heat_wave_cooks_city_as_thermometer_hits_100_degrees.html
4 Knots Music Festival
July 16, 2011
The inaugural 4 Knots Music Festival at South Street Seaport on the East River.
Retired Far Hills psychiatrist, 80, to swim around Manhattan
July 16, 2011
Do you see the water splashing behind the kayak near the Willy B? That’s him! The photo under the Williamsburg Bridge is another swimmer in the East River.
Seaport Music Festival feat Asinine Seksu
July 15, 2011
Manhattanhenge returns to New York City
July 12, 2011Manhattanhenge returns to New York City http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2011/07/12/2011-07-12_manhattanhenge_the_semiannual_super_sunset_returns_to_new_york_city_on_tuesday_n.html
