New York City Marathon 2009

This year was the 40th New York City Marathon. It was such an awesome race, for so many reasons, including the fact that an American won the mens’ race for the first time, since 1982. For me, though, it was especially cool, because I was able to photograph it from the photo bridge at the finish line. It is a borderline spiritual experience to watch these athletes come through. It was so heartbreaking to see Paula break down in tears, after falling back into fourth place at the end of the race, when she lead, practically the entire way.

New York City Marathon 2009

^—-Paula and Grete embracing.

Here is a shot of the TV crews that were next to me.

New York City Marathon 2009

Many mo’ photos over here.

2 Comments

November 2nd, 2009

It is a spiritual experience! I always cry when I watch and run races.

ang

November 2nd, 2009

Fantastic pictures Jake…I would be pretty cool to watch the NYCM.