Crónica Maratón Nueva York
Iñaki nos cuenta en primera persona su experiencia en el maratón más emblemático del mundo.
Y en perfecto American English.
I run with a blue bib so I can start the run into the first cage, but I prefer to start in the orange cage with a group of 42195 runners. I think the orange cage is better than start with the elite runners. It is sure that you will start faster than you should, and, in a marathon, if you can not resist this kind of temptation you will pay for it.
9:35 am. The Organization announced “Five minutes to go!” over the loud-speakers. It’s time to the national anthem. Finally, it sounds a cannon-shot and Frank Sinatra songs “New York, New York”.
It is a beautiful day. It couldn’t be better. No wind - Sun’s shinning – Perfect! First miles have gone. Speak with your team. Great another 42195 teammates (there are 57 runners that belongs to 42195.es club). Enjoy the run.
There is a fluid station every mile. People offering food: chocolate, orange pieces or banana. A million people cheer you up. Musician groups with different styles: gospel, country, rock, rap… It is amazing.
Only three miles but each mile is difficult. I realize that I am running very slowly. How envy runners faster than you. But it is a comfort to see other runners that are walking. You calculate the time to the finish mentally. And you deceive yourself saying “I can run each mile in 8:20” “I can finish in less than a half hour”. You’re so naive!
In spite of the dead tired. In spite of the exhausting walk to find your bag with your extra clothes. In spite of the sensation that you are a zombie carrying a heavy provisioning bag. In spite of… You’ll never forget the NY marathon!