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10 Lessons from the NYC Marathon

This Messy Happy

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To get the most out of any race you need to control the controllables! That means knowing all of the important stuff about the race. Before, during and after so that your mind can be calm and you perform the way you deserve.

This week we're sharing the 10 Lessons from the NYC Marathon that we think could help you ythe most if you run this incredible race, but the tips can also be applied to any race so that you fulfil your awesome potential....

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20 Comments

@mattx1988 2 years ago (edited)

I haven't run a marathon yet, but did my first half at Royal Parks in October. I can testify that having your name on your vest and having random strangers scream encouragement to you absolutely makes a difference. I would never have believed that, but you can't help but feel better from the positive vibes. It does also made pacing harder, as I found out to my cost 😅

@50Something 2 years ago (edited)

Waiting 3 hours outside in the corral before the race is just insane. I waited 15 minutes to start my one and only marathon😂 Thanks for the snapshot of all the logistics.

@gavhall6755 2 years ago

It looks like Mary hasn’t stopped smiling since the race! 😁

@SleepMusicAndWhiteNoise 2 years ago

I would love to do the NYC marathon

@neilroberts2448 2 years ago

Support is like an invisible energy source

@Rickles 2 years ago

I had so much fun at my first marathon in NYC. I think the organizers do a good job managing the insane logistics of shutting down part of the city and having 50k people run through it but yeah there's a lot for everyone to keep up with to make it happen. I intentionally did not put my name on my shirt because the cheering is enough and I cant handle even more stimulation. The city's energy is incredible though. Its true too that if you are wearing a medal, people will let you have the last seat in a crowded subway and comp you a drink. Experienced both myself. NYC is great.

@HenryWu1994 2 years ago

New Yorker here. Congratulations to you two both for setting PBs on such a difficult course! I have been following your channel and love your advice for the NYC Marathon! I'll definitely be incorporating the time zone change advice when I do Tokyo next year in 2024.

@scotia7566 2 years ago

Doing the NY marathon is a dream of mine and watching the two of you getting PB’s is a real inspiration. Well done Mary and Ben xx

@constancegeoghan2673 5 months ago

New Yorker here… that uphill on Fifth Ave to the right turn into Central Park is a soul sucker. I’m sorry it caught you by surprise! Also, I love your content. Thank you for sharing all you know so freely!

@neilkearney6822 2 years ago (edited)

Congratulations to you both. NYC is the greatest race, so much positive energy and love. It is like a religious experience every time I get the chance to run it.

@dayanaborda2564 2 years ago

Great insightful information!
Thank you for the shout out!! Watching you guys running this marathon was amazing!! You both continue to inspire me!

@lisaglover5010 2 years ago

Congratulations and well done, Ben and Mary!!

@kimcruz16 2 years ago

WELCOME TO NYC MARSTHON 🗽 Your tips are perfection 🫶🏼 congratulations to you both 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏻

@steve_mckellar 2 years ago

I got a quick video of Ben flashing by at mile 16. I missed Mary because I was looking for her favorite pink outfit. Tip: post your flat lay before the race to help your friends find you!

@BenTheOrangeMonkey 2 years ago

Booking in for 2024. Thankyou for sharing the non-race information. That stuff uses up so much more mental energy than the race day stuff.

@lexington476 2 years ago

Ben's voice sounds like he was at a concert all night singing and yelling 🤘🤘🤘.

@Logs888 2 years ago

your voice is just 🤣 I listened to a podcast from NY marathon today during my long run. Now I really want to experience that myself once. These tipps are perfect for that 👍

@00marks 2 years ago

One other tip for NYC - take a large safety pin. At the start they give out Dunkin beanie hats for free. If you take a safety pin you can attach the beanie to the back of your running belt so you have a souvenir. You can’t really carry it in your hand or wear it for the whole of the marathon.

@glenabbeyrunner 2 years ago

You guys are both awesome!! All of these points will be so helpful when I get the opportunity to run New York. Of course point 11 is to watch this recap (goes unsaid).

@smscraig 2 years ago

I just came back from the NYC marathon too. Your advice is spot on. Another important note is if you’re from a more humid environment, you may not realize how much you are sweating on the course, and dehydration can seek up on you. That happened to me, and I had some pretty severe nausea at the end. Also, bring from Alaska, it was a pretty warm day for me; summertime like temperatures.