Susan G Komen Greater NYC

Hmm maybe I’m pretty used to running NYRR races but I thought this race was somewhat disorganized and confusing. Actually, I wouldn’t even call it a race because they don’t even time you for the 5k. The confusing part was the start line for runners. I would say a lot of people had no idea there was a separate start line for runners so my friend and I ended up in the walker’s area. I wish they told us that earlier or at least on their website. We ended up wriggling ourselves through the crowd of people and caught up at the tail of the runner’s line up.
Nonetheless, it was for a good cause. The biggest perk was probably the Expo where they handed out many somewhat useless freebies, but can’t complain. The key is to get to the Expo early (at least an hour early) before the start of the run/​walk so you can avoid the crowds during post-​race. I happened to arrive there at 7:30am and it was not crowded at all.

The 2011 Race for The Cure will be September 18^th, 2011. Registration will open May 2, 2011.
For such a huge event I am surprised that no Elites have reviewed it just like I was when I reviewed The Macy’s Thanksgiving day parade which I was first to review also.
One in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her life time. Control is an illusion. You can’t control life.
There are many women who get breast cancer who have no risk factors at all. You can eat organic, be in the best shape of your life and still get breast cancer. One example off the top of my head is Peggy Fleming.
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure series is part of the largest series of 5K runs/​fitness walks in the world with over one million participants since 2005. The Race for the Cure series raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship, and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease.
If you don’t know any other survivors of breast cancer you know me so you now you have no excuse! One way to over come your problems is to help others! Join the cause!