Profile: New York Marathon: Jane's story

I am not going to lie, signing up to the New York marathon for the Irish Cancer Society was definitely the easiest part of the whole experience but I would do it all again for sure!

Training for a marathon is not a walk in the park by any stretch but luckily having done a marathon before I knew what was in store! I run with the Crusaders Athletic Club and as a number of other members were training for Dublin Marathon (which was on the weekend before New York) I got to train with them which was great motivation!

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The fund raising too is not easy, but I am so fortunate to have amazing family & friends that helped me reach my target. Lauren and all the guys at the Irish Cancer Society were a great support and were always there to give me a hand if I needed it.

The trip over to New York was brilliantly organised and the guys with Sports Travel International know all there is to know about the marathon. 

I was especially dreading the morning of the marathon as there is quite an early start to get out to Staten Island but I had nothing to worry about as a bus collected us from our hotel and brought us straight there. Once you're there then there is no turning back!

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The race itself was amazing, the views from the Verrazano Bridge, where you start, were out of this world as you take in the Manhattan skyline. The support through all 5 boroughs was unbelievable and it makes such a difference to your race!

I am not going to lie, there are quite a number of inclines to master, mostly going over bridges but all in all it is an amazing experience and I would definitely recommend anyone who is considering doing the New York Marathon for the Irish Cancer Society or any marathon for that matter, to go for it!
 

A big thank you to Jane for her hard work and continued support.

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