I’m a New Yorker, and I run. I get bored doing laps around the park or running up and down the Hudson River path. Instead, I use my long-distance runs to explore the neighborhoods in my city, especially in the outer boroughs. I’ve decided to take a cheap digital camera with me on some of my runs to document the city and its changes as seen when crossing on foot.


Sunday, October 10, 2010

Staten Island Half Marathon

I ran it in respectable (for me) 2:05. I took only a few pictures because, well, it was a race and I thought I might have a shot at my first sub-two. Also the sun was low and bright, which made it hard to get good shots. But it's a terrific course—it winds along the Staten Island waterfront, so it has a lot of visual variety, which makes for a much easier run. Plus... free boat ride!

This was my first-ever run in the borough of Republicans and Wu-Tang. I look forward to coming back for a more leisurely look around and better pictures.

Runners board the ferry
From staten island
Getting ready for the race
From staten island
Tugboats
From staten island
Near the start. Much of the course is industrial waterfront like this.
From staten island
At mile 1 in St. George
From staten island
Staten Island Rail tracks
From staten island
Heading back, with a view of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge
From staten island
From staten island
After the finish, rewarded with a great view of the city
From staten island
The minor league SI Yankees park
From staten island
Walking back to the ferry, cheering on some tough runners
From staten island
Ferry terminal
From staten island
Last look back
From staten island


Sorry, but can't resist this... SI's biggest pop cultural moment?

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