Everything I wish I knew about the NYC Marathon 

Your videos are really helpful! This years nyc marathon will be my first marathon ever and I truly cannot wait

there's so much crowd support that the bridges are a chance to take a short break from them

A real marathoner does not need fans to run a solid time.....💩💩💩💩

I try to enter the drawing (I'm French), it's already a real hell only for connecting ^^ I will remeber your advice if I manage to get a ticket. Sincerely.

Eric, I am one of your RU-vid subscribers. Are you okay? Have you given up running? Will you be doing any more races or any more videos in the future? I hope you're okay.

I am running NY in 2023. I like Chicago there is decent fan support there. Very flat course. NY is very challenging. Getting to the race is not fun. That I know.

Thank you so much for your video this is my goal. What marathon was your favorite to run?

Are you allowed a camel water backpack?

This will be my first marathon 😬 I am so excited and nervous. Thanks for this great information.

Really great videos! Thank you! Consider doing one on pacers and how to meet up with them at the start corrals. I’m quite confused as to how all that works. Are they assigned by pace or predicted finish times? At 10-minute intervals? 5-min ? How can you assure you’ll be in the color group that has the pacer you want?

I love the 59th Street Bridge. NOT kidding -- I really like it.

You want to see crowd support, try London. There were 6 people deep in a lot of places.

Still enjoy your videos, Eric, even though I won't be out there again this year, not through my own choosing. Anyway... about the 59th Street Bridge. I always looked at it as a preserve of calm (albeit uphill and long), between the often extremely loud last stretch of Queens before the left turn, and the insanity of 1st Avenue. And let's just say it... it's a tough stretch. No question about that. But... I will remember the 59th Street Bridge as one of the last solitary spaces on the course, where it's just the runners, no one speaking anymore, and all you hear is the pounding of feet on the pavement. You'll hear the big crowds awaiting you in Manhattan before you will see them. And don't get carried away on that final part before the left turn off the bridge. Try to keep yourself as calm as possible because there's still 10 miles to go. If past years are any predictor, there's likely to be toilets under the Bridge on 1st Ave, followed by a massive water station and sponges somewhere nearby, if memory serves. No matter what, please remember what a privilege it is to be out there and involved in such an amazing event. Good luck Eric and good luck to all the runners. I hope I can be back out there with you all next year, or some time soon.

Can anybody help me figure out what race to enter to be able to qualify for the New York City Marathon? It’s my dream to race in it

where did you get that painting from?!?

Great video. It's the Army motto. Hurry up and wait. 2019 was my first marathon ever. It was the longest 8 hours of my life, but I finished. Hope to run it again in 2024 or 2025.

Great videos! This year November 6 2022 will be my first time running it. Im worried about it being abnormally warm and staying hydrated. Also worried about drinking too much water and needing to use the bathroom during the race.

Just between us - I don't dare to tell my running buddies that I applied twice to the NYC lottery and won both times.. shhhhh

Never hear about that rumor before but I can tell you by experience (myself) Back in 1998 after the runners got their tags (timer devices) cut from their shoe laces, they have to keep walking to reach the UPS trucks and get their backs. If you're assigned as a volunteer in that area you'll see: runners (both sexes) taking their clothes off in front of everybody and guys (and some girls too) peeing on the side of the road (inside Central Park) with absolutely no worries in the world 😝

Great breakdown … I’ve worked it the last 10 years and haven’t been to any others…I agree when you come over 59th bridge it explodes and recharges the batteries historically people burn out at the end of 1st ave

I've ran NYC Marathon twice and only came across your video right now. I agree with what you said esp re crowds. NYC is amazing in terms of crowds. Boston and Chicago are amazing but the depth of the crowds does not compare to NYC. One race is similar to NYC though in terms of crowds - London.

I’ve lived around NYC my entire life, and I’ve never heard anyone call the QUEENSBORO BRIDGE the “59th street bridge.”😂😂

Thanks for the video Eric; I will be doing my 1st NYC Marathon this November 6th & I can't wait. My 4th Marathon but my 1st Major Marathon.

All your videos are great!!! Liked & subscribed! Hope I get a chance to meet you at the Expo to thank you for them in person! Also: wouldn’t it be worth switching to a corral that goes on the upper level of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge just for the better view? But if your videos get too popular, then the line at Magnolia Cupcake after the Marathon will be 3 hours long!

Like the videos, thanks! It's always fun to relive the best day of the year. Done this 10x, this year will be 11. While I think the crowds are a sight to see on 1st ave, I don't agree that they roar. Clinton Hill and Williamsburg bring a lot more roar than anywhere else on the course.

Great video! As someone who is coming from abroad to race new york marathon, would you recommend staying over in statin island to prevent travel disruption on race morning? How long does all the queuing last for would you say? Cheers for the content Eric!

I don’t have a clue how to sign up for the New York City Marathon if anybody can help that would be great! Thanks

This is great. Thank you.

I’m nervous I will be at the 6hr mark

5:23 😅 never heard of this before wow interesting and funny 😅

Just noticed your Bolder Boulder poster! As a Boulderite running their first NY marathon this Fall I fully appreciate that.

Thank you very much for your videos! I’ve watched literally ALL your NYC Marathon videos. I just ran the NYC Marathon this past Sunday, and it was the most fantastic experience of my life! Your videos and tips helped me immensely!! Thank you so much!! You’re amazing and deserve ALL the good things!! Also, the 59th Street bridge SUCKS!! Such an amazing experience and I can’t wait to run this next year again!! Also, I couldn’t wrap my head around the ridiculous journey to the starting village. The train to the ferry to the bus to just sit and wait for hours made no sense to me. I mean, I understand the logistics and the need for this process, but I couldn’t do it. I got a hotel room in Elizabeth, NJ, at a fraction of the cost of a Manhattan hotel. I slept in, had breakfast in bed, jumped in an Uber at 10 a.m, got to the start line by 10:25. Relaxed for a little bit, and then got to my corral when it opened at 11, and started my race at 11:30. So many runners I met at the start line were so exhausted from the train/ferry/bus/wait and they hadn’t even started the race yet! I felt so sorry for them!😢😢😢

Anyone knows what the name of the artist is of the poster in the back? Thx