Race Day Plan

For anyone trying to catch me on the marathon course, I can't be totally sure where I'll be and when. This is my first time. I have no idea what to expect. I want to try to just enjoy it and not worry about anything but moving forward.

That said, I've tried mapping out my best guesses of where I'll be, and when, so that anyone who can come and cheer me on will! Please leave a half-hour window though! I'm sorry if this plan is totally off. I'm doing my best. If you want precision, you can download the ING Marathon app and track me. I'm the only "Sander, M" listed in the directory. It will have my location by mile. Or, you can go to the nyrr.org website and track a runner there.

IMPORTANT: If you see me, do not scream "Michelle!" I won't know you are a friend and not some unknown reading my name on my shirt. Please say "Michelle Sanders" or "Sanders" - so I know to look at you!

My start time is 10:40AM, and I'm in corral #63.
My Green Bib # is: 63-721.
What I'm wearing: Black shorts and a cobalt blue short sleeved top with my name in Lime Green! (I am sacrificing fashion for visibility!)

Contact: My sister Ellen will field questions about my location, and has the iPhone App; call her!

What to do when you see me: Run with me if you want, as long as you want!
What to say when you see me: Keep going! Stay strong!

Here we go....!

Mile 1: 10:52AM
Mile 2: 11:04AM
Mile 3: 11:17AM
Mile 4: 11:31AM
Mile 5: 11:44AM
Mile 6: 11:57AM
Mile 7: 12:11PM
Mile 8: 12:24PM
MEETING POINT: Clinton & Lafayette
Mile 9: 12:40PM
Mile 10: 12:54PM
Mile 11: 1:09PM
Mile 12: 1:22PM
Mile 13: 1:36PM
Mile 14: 1:51PM
Mile 15: 2:07PM
Mile 16: 2:22PM
Mile 17: 2:36PM
Mile 18: 2:50PM
Mile 19: 3:05PM
Mile 20: 3:22PM
Mile 21: 3:40PM
Mile 22: 3:58PM
Mile 23: 4:14PM
MEETING POINT: 5th Ave & 100th Street, Stand on the West Side/Park Side of the Street!
Mile 24: 4:30PM
Mile 25: 4:44PM
MEETING POINT: Inside the Park at E. 66th Street, stand on the West Side of the route so you can cross through the park and meet me at the finish line/family meeting area.
Mile 26: 4:59PM
Mile 26.2: 5:02PM
MEETING POINT: Family Meeting Area under letter "S"

Thank you for your support! Hope to see you tomorrow!

Michelle