To support her friend M in the Marathon, the fiance and I trekked up to Harlem and 138th Street. I highly recommend it as an annual event and location. The runners are just reaching mile 21, and for many, the end of their reserves. After over a mile of no crowd love going across the TK bridge, the pack descends down a long ramp into Harlem AND an awaiting dance party. DJ Jeff spins classic disco and Motown while giving shout outs to the runners. For thousands of contestants, this is the first time they have ever stepped foot in Harlem and the cheering welcome and thumping beats are a welcome boost. Many stop and dance a bit.
Every year I watch and convince myself that it would be so much fun to run. The feeling lasts to right about…now. And then it’s gone.
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Site of the Day: Some dork named Momo spilled paint on lots of streets. If you see him (or her), give a punch for me.
To support her friend M in the Marathon, the fiance and I trekked up to Harlem and 138th Street. I highly recommend it as an annual event and location. The runners are just reaching mile 21, and for many, the end of their reserves. After over a mile of no crowd love going across the TK bridge, the pack descends down a long ramp into Harlem AND an awaiting dance party. DJ Jeff spins classic disco and Motown while giving shout outs to the runners. For thousands of contestants, this is the first time they have ever stepped foot in Harlem and the cheering welcome and thumping beats are a welcome boost. Many stop and dance a bit.
Every year I watch and convince myself that it would be so much fun to run. The feeling lasts to right about…now. And then it’s gone.
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Site of the Day: Some dork named Momo spilled paint on lots of streets. If you see him (or her), give a punch for me.
