Ted's Running Journal/Logbook: Pictures from NJ Marathon/Long Branch Half Marathon

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Pictures from NJ Marathon/Long Branch Half Marathon

7:09 PM |

Posted by Ted |

Woooo!!! Believe it or not, it was my first time ever to witness the Marathon as a spectator. I have to say that I was in AWE. I am so pumped up for my #6 Marathon in Vermont in three weeks. My wife participated in her second Long Branch Half Marathon.

I was spectating with ShoreTurtle this morning. He was such a riot! He did actually use the cowbells the entire time. My ears are still actually hearing the ringing!
The best part was giving the high fives to runners.
It was GREAT to see Flyers26, Progman2000, joyRuN and ShoreTurtle today. I wasn't able to find BommaMomma and her husband.
The weather was good during the first hour and it started to pour for the rest of the day.

Enjoy the pictures.....

Flyers26, Progman2000, ShoreTurtle and joyRuN
(My sincerest apology to Progman. I was having trouble trying to delete the red-eye effect and somehow made it looks like he has black-eye.)

My wife who participated in Half Marathon.

Off they go!

ShoreTurtle and his famous hat!

Larry the Lighthouse - Mascot for NJ Marathon

Congratulations to Flyers26, Progman, joyRuN and BommaMomma for finishing the race and to everyone else, too! My wife finished in 3 hour and half with a terrible case of bursitis (hip area). She refused to give up and managed to cross the line with such pain. She was a fighter all the way. Again, Congratulations to everyone!

27 comments:

ShoreTurtle said...: Sorry about the annoying cowbells.

I had a lot of fun cheering with you today.

Congratulations to your wife on finishing. I was sorry to see her in pain.

You're going to do great in Vermont...; May 3, 2009 7:40 PM
Progman2000 said...: I can't believe Bill punched me in the eye before the race - I mean, I know he's jealous of me and all but still...

Thanks for coming out, good to finally meet you. Hope your wife feels better. I've never had Bursitis, but I'll probably get it in my next training cycle now.; May 3, 2009 8:59 PM
rachel said...: You have a good site, i enjoyed my stay!
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Marcy said...: ROFLMAO! OMG I seriously thought that someone punched Prog in the face HAHAHAA. That's too funny. I'm glad you got to roll with some of the homies! CONGRATS to the wifey!!; May 3, 2009 9:55 PM
Melanie said...: LMAO at the black eye! Great pics and congrats to your wife! She definitely sounds like a fighter! Are you now more excited for your race, and will you be running with a cowbell now too? ;); May 3, 2009 10:12 PM
Xenia said...: Congrats to your wife, Ted! I hope her hip is feeling better now.

Great pics!; May 4, 2009 3:59 AM
Andrew is getting fit said...: I've never actually watched a race either. Got my chance this weekend when my wife does one. :); May 4, 2009 4:14 AM
joyRuN said...: It was so great to see you & meet Mrs. Ted!!

Congrats & happy recovery to Mrs. Ted!

You & ShoreTurtle were fantastic spectators :); May 4, 2009 7:34 AM
Marlene said...: I absolutely LOVE spectating at marathons. Glad to hear you had such a fun experience. Great pics!; May 4, 2009 9:49 AM
Jess said...: Great pics! How fun that you got to enjoy the race from the sidelines.; May 4, 2009 3:22 PM
Chad in the AZ Desert said...: I hope your wife feels better soon. Glad to hear you had a good time. The weather looked good for the race.; May 4, 2009 4:19 PM
Abby said...: Hey Ted - thanks for your note! I wish I had known you were out on the course, I would have kept an eye out :)

Congratulations to your wife - she must have been pretty proud to have pushed through that kind of pain; May 4, 2009 4:56 PM
Steve Stenzel said...: Wow! Nice job wifey!!!; May 4, 2009 6:27 PM
SuperDave said...: Caught the pics on facebook. I think you punched him in the eye! ;)
I always run better in the rain for some reason...; May 4, 2009 6:52 PM
kara said...: Not easy running with pain. WTG! on finishing.
I love cheering on runners - but seldom find myself on that side of the fence.
PS. What's the real story on the black eye ; ); May 4, 2009 8:57 PM
Denise said...: Congrats to your wife!!

I was looking at the picture wondering what the heck happened to his eye!!; May 5, 2009 7:38 PM
Michelle said...: Wife looks awesome!!!

Great photos!!!

(((HUGS)))); May 5, 2009 8:39 PM
Carlee said...: Hey saw that you are running Vermont City too. Know anything about it?; May 6, 2009 11:14 AM
funnyrunner said...: Thanks so much for spectating! Great day to run; rotten day to watch! I had a PR there - first time I had run it. Loved the course- especially the finish by the ocean.; May 6, 2009 3:51 PM
The Laminator said...: Thanks for coming out and cheering all the runners. We all definitely appreciated it especially in that rain!

Congrats also to your wife for finishing her race.

Best of luck in Vermont!; May 7, 2009 8:29 AM
bill carter said...: great pics ted!

Thanks for being such a positive runner. It is people like you who make us all look good whether we are running or just spectating.

Take care.; May 7, 2009 9:05 AM
~randi~ said...: So bummed that I didn't get to meet you at the race. I had no idea you'd be there!

Good luck in Vermont!! That ones on my list.; May 7, 2009 11:31 AM
Nitmos said...: Congratulations to the wife and good luck to you!

Bummer about Prog's eye. What did he say to you to make you lash out?; May 7, 2009 2:04 PM
X-Country2 said...: Watching a race will certainly get your fired up. Congrats to your crew!; May 8, 2009 10:43 PM
Sonia said...: I agree, being a spectator, really pumps you up!! I'm sure you're going to do really well in VT!; May 10, 2009 9:15 AM
Adam said...: Being a spectator is fun. I've too only done it a few times, but it is a completely different experience.; May 13, 2009 9:09 AM
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