267: Race Reports from the Big Apple: NYC Marathon Weekend Recap

New York City doesn’t just host a marathon, it turns 26.2 miles into a full-body experience. We’re joined by Emily, Gretchen Rachael and Greg to unpack how this Abbott World Marathon Major actually feels from the inside: the Staten Island Ferry at sunrise, the overwhelming start village, the bridges you train for, and the moment the sound in Brooklyn gets so loud you can’t hear your own watch. Along the way, we talk real marathon training decisions, from coached plans to race-walk strategy, plus the fueling details that make or break a long day out there. We also get honest about the stuff you don’t see in highlight reels: imposter syndrome around “world majors,” managing GI issues, carb loading with dietary restrictions, and the long, painful walk out of Central Park after you’ve already emptied the tank. You’ll hear how a huge PR comes together in the late miles, how an Achilles guide team keeps communication and safety tight in packed crowds, and why volunteers and spectators can change the entire outcome of a race. And yes, we have to talk about Poncho the Pigeon, because New York marketing is undefeated. Then we shift from the biggest marathon in the world to the front of the pack at Walt Disney World with Sean Caster, winner of the Wine and Dine Half Marathon. Sean shares his running origin story, what it’s like to stack Chicago Marathon with a runDisney race two weeks later, and the simple advice most of us need to hear during peak marathon training: trust your fitness, take recovery seriously, and stay consistent instead of trying to crush every run.  If you enjoyed the stories and the tips, subscribe for more runDisney training talk and race recaps, share this with a friend chasing their next finish line, and leave us a review so more runners can find the Rise and Run community. Rise and Run Links Rise and Run Podcast Facebook Page Rise and Run Podcast Instagram Rise and Run Podcast Website and Shop Rise and Run Patreon Runningwithalysha Alysha’s Run Coaching (Mention Rise And Run and get $10 off)  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Rise and Run Podcast is supported by our audience. When you make a purchase through one of our affiliate links, we may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Sponsor Links Magic Bound Travel    Stoked Metabolic Coaching Affiliate Links The Start Line Co. Fluffy Fizzies Mona Moon Naturals Rise and Run Amazon Affiliate Web Page Kawaiian Pizza Apparel GoGuarded