Carissa Runs the New York City Marathon

About this episode

Carissa shares her exhilarating experience of running the TCS New York City Marathon, discussing notable moments and challenges along the way.

John and Carissa dive into the exhilarating experience of Carissa running the TCS New York City Marathon. Carissa shares her firsthand experience of running the marathon, highlighting notable moments like starting on the iconic Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, the vibrant energy in Brooklyn, and the challenges faced along the way. They discuss the logistics, the atmosphere, interactions with famous faces, and personal triumphs. Additionally, the episode touches on John’s preparation for the St. Jude Marathon, reflecting on the training journey and the lessons learned along the way. Tune in for a heartfelt, motivating recount of one of the world's most iconic races.

People in this episode

Hosts: Carissa Galloway, John Pelkey

Topics covered

• marathon running
• personal experiences
• training
• logistics
• motivation

Keywords

• New York City Marathon
• Carissa Galloway
• John Pelkey
• running
• marathon training
• personal triumphs
• St. Jude Marathon

Mentioned in this episode

Places: New York City, Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

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