After months of training, it is finally marathon weekend! I always feel the lure of the marathon and the running community this time of year in New York City. Physical Equilibrium partnered with Gilda’s Club to help the marathoners train for the big day. Each runner made a commitment to raise money for Gilda’s Club while training for the marathon. I had the privilege of helping this amazing group of people through the training process and the accompanying all of the aches and pains.

Starting in October, I held training runs on the weekend to provide assistance, support and a community through the long training runs. We had a great time doing the long runs, even occasionally in the rain. As each runner heads into the marathon this weekend remember you have done the training and are prepared to go the full 26.2! The most important part is to enjoy the experience. It is truly incredible to run over the Verrazano Bridge with people from all over the world listening to Frank Sinatra’s New York New York. Then, when you cross the finish line, it is such an accomplishment and rush!!! I wish all the runner’s the best of luck!!! I will be on the sidelines cheering and hopefully snapping some pictures to post after the race.

-Sarah Haines