very simple

the NYC marathon is today, and this is the first time, since I moved into my Upper West Side apartment, that I’ll actually be in town for it (last year I was living in Milan and the year before I was holed up at the offices of a financial printer in London.  Before that, I lived downtown, far away, in city terms, from the marathon route).

I’m not sure how much I’ll actually get to see, because you have to reserve seats on the bleachers to get a really good view, and I’ve got to meet my trainer from 11 to 12, but I’m going to drag my camera with me, and hopefully catch some finishers when I get out of the gym, which is conveniently located on 67th and Columbus, only one block away from the marathon end-point at Tavern on the Green.  They’ve also blocked off my street, even though I’m a few blocks north.  My doorman said that most people have to "exit" via my street, because it’s the first major cross street north of the finish.  So I should be able to get some good people shots at the very least.&nbsp

They’re actually expecting the first finishers (competitive men) to finish right after noon, so the timing (crowds permitting) is pretty perfect.  I imagine I’ll be able to see people hobbling around for most of the afternoon.

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