Congratulations NYC Marathoners
Running by PPTC’s cheer station at mile 7 and finding PPTC members cheering them on throughout the course, many of our finishers closed out their race day by going to PPTC’s post-race reunion. Here each finisher was greeted with applause, cow bells, hugs, and smiles. As tired as they were, these runners indulged me with a smile for some finisher portraits with their medals. Here are some of our valiant finishers and some other photos from race day taken by some of PPTC’s many volunteer photographers.
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You're a Marathon Runner (and Always Will Be)
“Listen,” she said, “you’re a marathon runner, you’ll bounce back.”
I laughed. “I used to be. I could never do that now.”
“No, no, no. You’re a marathon runner and you always will be, even if there’s a time that you can no longer walk.”
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Amsterdam 2022 Marathon Recap
Feeling the soreness and fatigue, I again reminded myself of all the training and fuel I gave myself and that this could be my only chance at BQing (qualifying for Boston!
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Running Reflections (from the Maasai Mara)
Watching the millions of animals that bring “the Mara” to life, I realized something: They run.
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Team Championships: What is it and why should you run it
Racing 5 miles in Central Park in late July doesn’t sound like the most fun thing you could do on a Sunday morning, but the NYRR Team Championships 5M can easily become your favorite race of the year. This race traditionally was open only to members of NYRR-recognized running teams. While the race is now open to everyone, it still holds a special place for running team members.
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Total Elliptical of the Heart
A love letter to the second most important piece of equipment in the gym.
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PPTC Poetry Collection III
As promised, the final poetry collection from last month poetry month is here. We invite you to continue the journey below, to mull over the poems, sit with them, and soak in their stanzas until you feel their rhythm in your bones.
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PPTC Awards Night Red Carpet Fashion
It’s not often you see your running friends in clothing other than their running gear and when you finally get a rare sighting, it is truly a spectacle. This moment can be so extraordinary, so significant, that you might not even recognize your friends at first. You mean you’re not always incredibly sweaty and out of breath?
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Member Spotlight: Dr. Neil Guintu
Neil has been a PPTC member for the past year and has enjoyed volunteering and taking part in the pub runs. He has a lot of great ideas to work with club runners, including live run analyses in the park, sideline care at team races and meets, and running injury prevention and running performance workshops. Neil looks forward to community events and helping PPTC runners get back to running!
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PPTC Poetry Collection II
We are continuing to recognize the poets of PPTC and revel in their works, to absorb the knowledge and wisdom in their words, thereby continuing to deepen our community.
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2022 Awards Night Recap
PPTC held its annual Awards Night on April 29, 2022. The change from the usual February date to an April date for Awards Night was not the only change. This year, our Brooklyn club held Awards Night in Manhattan! While none of us live within walking distance to Stitch Bar & Blues, it is owned by PPTC member Nicholas Cohen and is easily accessible by just about every subway line. This and the draw of a fun night out with teammates no doubt accounted for the packed bar when I arrived.
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Member Spotlight: Danielle Fagenblat
Walking downhill on Brooklyn’s streets as the sun lowered, cars, trucks, and e-bikes rolled past, we navigated to Chilo’s and I learned about Danielle. Not only is she a member of Race Committee, but is the Chair of the recently formed Volunteer Committee.
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PPTC Poetry Collection I
n honor of Poetry Month, this April, the blog is featuring poems written by our club members. Their works brush words into art as they discuss their love of running, nature, art, and others. Our hope is that you find quiet meditation and rhythm in your breathing in your reading and running. This the first compilation of poems.
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2022 PPTC Elections
Prospect Park Track Club is excited to share with a great line up of candidates to consider for the 2022 Board Elections. Please review each of them carefully. Voting will be open for two weeks beginning Monday, April 18th. Instructions will be sent via email on how to cast your votes shortly.
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The PPTC Cat Retires
If you’ve ever been to or run by the PPTC cheer zone at the NYC Marathon, NYC Half, or any number of other races, you’ve probably seen the PPTC Cat often being held high by its steward, Murray Rosenblith.. PPTCat has cheered us on at countless races. Alas Mike’s cat has crossed the rainbow bridge and the PPTC Cat is on its last leg. With this, we are calling for nominations for a new PPTC mascot.
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Why Marathons? (...And Thank You PPTC)
I prefer to run marathons simply for joy – with no big plan, goal, expectation, or smartwatch. And I love every minute of doing that.
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Coaching Spotlight- Charlene and Tony
PPTC has been the long-time club home for Coaches Anthony “Tony” Watson and Charlene Kohler-Britton. They started formally offering the Speedwork Training series about 18 years ago.
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Croissant Run
Surrounded by a halo of the brightest light and sitting on an immaculate white countertop is the subject of your affection: a croissant. The pinnacle of French baked goods. Refueled by the thought of a post-run treat, you rush off to find one, but where?
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