Running through the Wreckage

 It's now a couple of days after the disaster that was Hurricane Sandy. We lucked out and never lost power, but roads are still blocked by trees, many people still are without electricity or water and some lost much more.

 I have some serious mixed feelings about this weekend. First, is it right to run a race through an area that has suffered immense damage? The flip side of that argument is, will the race bring a sense of normal and celebration to an area that sorely needs it? I think you could make a strong case for both, and if you take a look at the marathon's Facebook page - it's playing out in real time.

I've trained, and actually deferred my entry from last year after injuring myself. I have a lot of friends running with me, and for me, I've decided to take part in the race. If anything, it'll be an interesting weekend that I hope to bring back to all of you. I'll be live blogging my experience via my new Tumblr account Runner's Trots. I'll be taking pictures along the way, and sharing thoughts.

The adventure begins, as I try to get into the city to pick up my registration packet and then somehow make it to the starting line. As long as I can do those things, getting to the finish should be a breeze.

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