Warren Street Social and Athletic Club

LOCAL PREFERRED START:  

1) Special local elite waiting area at the marathon start, Men @ Green start, Women @ Orange. If you have run (Qualifying standard Open Men 2:50, Masters men 3:10, All Women 3:45). Remember you must let me know ASAP so I can add your name to list submitted to NYRR. e-mail wssac1@yahoo.com 

2) If you are on the above list after you pick up your bib # at the expo, go directly to (ORANGE Rm). Ian Brook's office, see staff member John  for your sticker.

3) All WS runners should be running in a WS uniform.

4) All new people who did not put Warren Street down on their marathon application must make sure they have that changed. You can do this by doing so on your registration card & or by going to the trouble desk after the number pickup at the expo, this is very important to our team. If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail Rick: wssac1@yahoo.com 

TEAM BUS: 

YOU MUST E-MAIL RICK IF YOU WOULD LIKE A RIDE ON THE TEAM BUS:  wssac1@yahoo.com  SPACE IS LIMITED!!  Depart 7:30AM SHARP (arrive early (7:20am), the bus won't wait for you!) from Rick’s Place (459 Hudson St., Apt #1B, (at Barrow St.) 212-807-7422. Cost = $ 20 depending on # of runners. (CASH ONLY). 

BAGGAGE:  This year, we will utilize the NYRRC baggage system.  Follow the race instructions for baggage.

WISE WORDS FROM THE COACH:

Once again the one and only NYC Marathon is upon us. Best wishes to all. Remember to run a smart race and don’t beat yourself. Listed are a few reminders for all.

1) Do your long runs in the shoes you’re planning to wear in the race. It’s better to wear a shoe with a little more support and padding than you would normally for a short race ( no racing flats).

2) Don’t eat or drink anything that you don’t usually have before the race; that includes the day and night before.

3) Get lots of sleep Friday night before the Sunday race. It’s sometimes hard to sleep Saturday night.

4) Sex before a race is fine, it may even help you to fall asleep (refer to items #2 & #3).

5) Your last long run should be no later than Oct 24th. If you’re not ready by then, another long run won’t help and may hurt. Go to the starting line healthy and rested, even if not in the best possible condition.

6) Pay attention to the weather, make a realistic assessment of your goal under said conditions. If it’s hot, humid, and/or sunny, be smart and go out at a slower pace, hydrate before and all throughout the race; don’t wait until you’re thirsty.

7) Run your own race. Don’t try to make up for a slow start all at once; stick to your planned race pace and as you get to the later stages of the race, 20 miles or so, push it if you feel strong. Remember most of marathons are won and lost in the final 10k.

8) Be proud you run for the very best team in the area. If you wear your Warren Street singlet or shirt, people all along the course will cheer for you and tell you how well you and your teammates are doing. This will help if the going gets tough!

2007 MARATHON BEST WISHES!

Rick Pascarella