2023 Jersey City Marathon: My return to running a marathon

New year, new age, new chapters, right? A short vlog on my personal journey of training and returning to my first marathon in four years. I signed up for the Jersey City Marathon, which took place on April 2023.
Background on the Boston Marathon. What makes that so special? The Boston Marathon is one of the Five World Major Marathons that is considered "most exclusive" because of the requirements a runner needs to have just to apply for a ballot entry. Not even guaranteed. The race is considered the "Olympics for recreational runners."
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Credits:
2019 NYC Marathon Photos & Finish Line Video and 2023 Jersey City Marathon Race Photos: MarathonFoto
Music:
Lens Distortion Music & SFX

[@jepjacinto]

Great vid and nice story. I reflected when you said, “this is for me” since it really is in the surface, but by sharing you’ve made it inspiring. I’m doing my first Full next month in the same race with a simple goal of finishing. Congratulations!

[@temporaryissues]

Good luck! It's a great first full marathon to tackle. I hope it will be a memorable first experience, too!

[@jepjacinto]

Finally did it and it gave me a different sense of accomplishment and confidence. Trained only up to mile 21, I knew I would be able to finish it, but that mile with the ruggedly road triggers all the hurting muscles. Mile 23, the long stretch you mentioned was as exhausting but I was able to keep my effort, not necessarily the pace. The rest of the miles are more fueled with adrenaline and I tried enjoying the minimal crowd that stayed up to the finish line where everyone is cheering and celebrating with me! Pessimistic goal was just to finish but I was also able hit my target time by 3+ mins. Nowhere near your time, but for a ‘this is me’ moment, I was super proud of myself. Thanks again for the inspiring vid.

[@temporaryissues]

​@@jepjacinto Thank you for following up with your story! Congrats on your finish - and, your first FULL! That's a huge milestone. The added bonus is hitting your target! Ride that euphoria!
Marathons will humble you. The last three to six miles to any marathon will make you look inward and dig deep. I'm glad you hung on to the end. I do recall the raggedly road!
I enjoyed reading how the race went for you. Hope you're having a pleasant recovery.

[@jepjacinto]

@@temporaryissues Thank you for your kind words, I totally appreciate it. Now fully recovered, I will take all the lessons I learned and hopefully inspire other people too that everything is possible if you have the patience, dedication and willingness to work hard to achieve a seemingly impossible goal, personally, since many have conquered it before. Indeed a humbling experience! Next is the NYC this Nov with a couple of first-timer friends. I’m looking forward to the fun! Take care!

[@Bibbiddy]

This was wonderfully edited, put together, and told!

[@temporaryissues]

Thank you so much!

[@jenniferjoy7511]

I can relate!! So happy for you
I’ve ran MCM & Two rivers both in a complicated time in my life same as you described
I really want to BQ & mostly want to return to the Marathon life.
JC Full is to price to myself I can do it just for me.
Then BQ at Steamtown 10/24
Thank you for this video it made me tear up.
JCFull 2024 I’m pressing the button

[@temporaryissues]

Thank you for your kind words and for watching my story. All the best wishes to your journey on your return to marathoning and your BQ goals in 2024! Believe in the process!

[@1sockdown12]

Does this race go over any bridges or overpasses?

[@temporaryissues]

Hello! No, the full marathon's course does not cross over bridges nor overpasses.
There are two gradual hills on the second half of the course, around Mile 18 and 23-ish. They may not look like they have a significant elevation gain on the elevation map but on tired legs you'll feel it.
I hope this helps!

[@MrJkdaman]

Congrats, I guess u r running Boston this year?

[@temporaryissues]

Thank you! Yes, I will be!

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