Physical Equilibrium Training 2010 Gilda's Club Marathon Team
Saturday July 17th was our first group run for the 2010 Gilda’s Club NYC marathon team. This is the second year that Physical Equilibrium has partnered with this tremendous non–profit organization to help them raise money by competing in one of the world’s most challenging athletic competitions.
This year’s team is comprised of 30 dedicated runners, 8 of which were in town this weekend to join us for the run. Additionally, several of the team members are spending their summer months training at different locations across the U.S.
Just as we did with last year’s team, we split the runners into two groups before starting our first run along the reservoir. We chose this path to stay in the shade and avoid overheating on our first day. Whenever running in hot temperatures, it’s critical to stay hydrated. Allison Lurey from Gilda’s Club met us at the Engineer’s Gate at 90th street with some COLD Gatorade and water – we were all very glad that she was there! 
Our goal for the first run was for every runner to complete a 9 mile course. Not only did everyone complete the course, but some runners went above and beyond and finished a few more. Over the next few weeks, the runners will be focusing on developing consistency and a slow build.
Our next run is scheduled for August 15th where we will tackle a 2 hour or 12 mile run! Great job runners.
