My 1st Marathon! 2024 NYC Marathon in 8 Minutes: Staten Island Ferry to Finish Line in Central Park

What a blast! This video is for anyone who ran the NYC Marathon and wants to relive the sounds and energy of each phase-or for anyone curious about what this iconic race feels like from a runner’s perspective. Join me for an 8-minute recap of my first marathon on November 3, 2024, just three weeks before my 50th birthday and on my wife’s birthday. From the Staten Island Ferry to the Verrazano Bridge, through all five boroughs, and finally across the finish line in Central Park, it was an unforgettable journey of endurance, resilience, and transformation. Completing the NYC Marathon was transformative, reshaping my perspective on endurance, resilience, and positive vibes-from the runners and spectators alike. It was a celebration on a scale I’ve never seen in my life. The energy of this experience is now part of everything I do, and if you ever get the chance to run this marathon-take it! “I dare you to train for a marathon, and not have it change your life.” - Susan Sidoriak Key Moments: 00:00:10 5:45am Staten Island Ferry Terminal00:00:45 6:15am Views From The Staten Island Ferry. Lower Manhattan, Freedom Tower, Statue of Liberty00:01:37 7:20am Exiting Ferry, Enter Bus Transportation (Mayhem Begins!)00:02:24 9:20am Wave 1 Runners Begin00:02:34 9:50am Exiting Pink Corral Wave 3 (10:20am)00:03:21 10:15am National Anthem Right Before Cannon00:04:24 10:20am Cannon! Let's Go... The Marathon Begins00:04:53 11:00am Somewhere in Brooklyn00:05:34 12:10pm Pulaski Bridge @ 13.1 Miles00:06:13 12:50pm Queensboro Bridge (UGHHH!)00:06:33 1:15pm Willis Avenue Bridge00:06:40 1:30pm 20.5 Miles in the Bronx with support from a friend00:07:00 1:50pm Central Park00:07:19 2:10pm The Finish Line and a family sighting! Here's my final stats for anyone interested: NYC Marathon 2024 Results Official Time: 3:51:44Pace per Mile: 8:51Overall Place: 15,074 of 55,524 (Top 27%)Gender Place (Male): 11,160 of 30,699Age Group Place (45-49): 1,308 of 3,682 (Top 36%)USA Place: 8,145 of 33,364 Next time in NYC I just want to sit on the side and yell, dance and drink with everyone lol it looked like so much fun! Thanks New York!!!!! Michael Bakerhttps://GetUpEarlier.comCertified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, Yoga Teacher https://MichaelBakerDigital.comDigital Marketing Pro 25+ Years #nycmarathon #nyc #marathon #run #hike #lift #yoga Topics covered NYC Marathon · NYCMarathon · Real Footage · NYC · Marathon · 2024 · 2024 NYC Marathon · Run · Lift · Hike · Yoga By Michael Baker - ISSA Certified Personal Trainer & Running Coach for adults 40+. Filmed and published on the Get Up Earlier YouTube channel.