NYC Marathon Training: Runners Brave Extreme Heat 100 Days Out

Marathon Training Amidst Extreme Heat

• 🏃 Kevin Kadudo, an experienced runner, views training on hot days as character building for his fourth TCS New York City Marathon.
• 🎯 With 100 days to go until the marathon, runners are focused on meeting their training goals despite the high temperatures.
• 📈 New runners like Kanlu are increasing their mileage, aiming for around 40 miles per week.

Runner Precautions and Motivation

• ⚠️ The president of the Upper Westside Run Club advises runners to take extra precautions during hot weather, including water breaks.
• 🔑 Despite the heat, the focus remains on putting in the miles and building confidence for race day.
• 💡 The advice includes doing a couple of short runs during the week and one long run.

The NYC Marathon Experience

• 🌍 The 26.2-mile race attracts runners globally, with many familiar faces from CBS News New York having participated.
• 💖 Many runners find the training is worth it, describing race day as one of the best days of the year and a time when New Yorkers come together as a community.
• ✨ The effort and sweat put in during training are expected to lead to a sweet feeling at the finish line.

Personal Anecdotes and Support

• 💍 One reporter shares a personal story of proposing to their husband after running the marathon in 2019.
• 📣 The support from family and friends, including a large picture of a runner's head, can be a significant motivator, even if it doesn't directly help with speed.
• 😂 A humorous anecdote involves the reporter's husband keeping the large head picture in a barn.