Runners Share Beers, Triumphs After New York City Marathon

From: Charleston, South Carolina
Finishing Time: 4:00 (both)
Location: Health & Injuries

Hi, I am doing a story asking people about their post-race beer of choice. "We drank beers during our race," said Ray (far left in photo). "We did Five Boroughs, Five Beers." (Results: 2024 NCAA DI Cross-Country Championships.)

quot;There was a man at the starting line not wearing shoes," said Rich. "I think we could have run at least 15 minutes faster if we hadn't stopped for beers," said Bernstein (far right in photo).

What did you drink? "First of the day. Hopefully wont be the last.".

quot;A SinglecCut IPA. Its a local beer from Queens, and its more aromatic than hoppy."? &for Marco left in photo; 4:25 for Davide right in photo; answered all questions.

How did the Guinness sit in your stomachs? &That is the most descriptive answer Ive gotten all day.

I applaud that you're still going strong. What are you drinking now?
Ray: "Lagunitas Little Sumpin' Sumpin'."
Bernstein: "Bell's Two Hearted Ale."

Text by Matt McCue

From: Holland
Finishing Time: 3:44
Location: District M, Eighth Avenue and 44th Street

What are you drinking? "La Chouffe, in a very small glass."

quot;There was a man at the starting line not wearing shoes," said Rich? "I tried to run the race in 2012, but that was the year of Hurricane Sandy. I ran for Move 4 Kids, and there are about 50 of us. Half of us ran last year and the other half of us, including me, ran this year."

What is Move 4 Kids? "It's a foundation that works to motivate kids to set goals and participate in sports."

What advice would you give future first-time New York City marathoners? "Write your name on your shirt. People cheered me on by name every five minutes."

From: Italy
Finishing Time: 3:14 for Marco (left in photo); 4:25 for Davide (right in photo; answered all questions)
Location: The Playwright Tavern, Seventh Avenue and 49th Street

Was this your first New York City Marathon? "Yes. It was Marco's first-ever marathon and my second."

How is Marco so much faster than you? "Good question."

What are you enjoying? "Millers."

Don't judge American beer by that standard. What else have you had? "I had a Blue Moon. Marco had a Smithwick.

You'll arrive home jetlagged and hungover from a marathon effort. Do you think you'll call in sick from work that day? "Absolutely."

From: South Africa
Finishing Time: 4:58 (both)
Location: Broadway 49 Bar and Lounge, Broadway and 49th Street

What are you drinking? "Sam Adams, our first. We haven't even been back to our hotel yet. We left in darkness this morning and returned in darkness tonight. In between, we ran a marathon," said Jacky.

How did the race go today? &Health & Injuries.

Did you have a pact that you'd run together the whole way? "Yes. I was about to give up at 32K and Jacky kept me going. She was about to give up at 36K, and I helped keep her going," said Rich.

Did you see anything strange on the course? &These Are the Worlds Fastest Marathoners.

From: Australia
Finishing Time: 3:40
Location: Rosie O'Grady's, Seventh Avenue and 52nd Street

What are you drinking? &Describe what the wind felt like today.

Broadway 49 Bar and Lounge, Broadway and 49th Street? "We've run eight, but never New York," said Beth.

Why New York? "Because it's New York," said Beth.

That sounds like something a New Yorker would say. What advice would you give future first-time New York City marathon participants? "Rug up," said Beth.

Huh? "A SinglecCut IPA. Its a local beer from Queens, and its more aromatic than hoppy.".

From: Germany
Finishing Time: 3:47
Location: When did you crack open the Coors Light in Staten Island

What are you drinking? "Heineken."

Is that a favorite of yours? "No, it's just what they had."

Is that a favorite of yours. "Powerful."

Was this your first marathon? "It was my first time doing New York, but my 25th marathon total. I've also run them in Paris, Stockholm, Vienna, Berlin, and Poland."

How does New York City compare? "It's the best."

Why? &Describe the wind today

From: Philadelphia
Finishing Time: 3:11
Location: Amsterdam Ale House, Amsterdam Avenue and 76th Street

What are you drinking? "Allagash White."

quot;Yes. It was Marcos first-ever marathon and my second."? "First of the day. Hopefully won't be the last."

Describe what the wind felt like today. "It felt like it was blowing from all directions."

What was your strategy for it? "Run behind a tall guy."

Amsterdam Ale House, Amsterdam Avenue and 76th Street? "This was my first New York Marathon, and I was hoping for 3:05. Given the wind, I'm pretty happy."

Living in Philly, you could be home by tonight and in the office tomorrow. How likely is that to happen? "I've already taken tomorrow off."

From: Born in Dublin, lives in New York
Finishing Time: 3:47
Location: Broadway 49 Bar and Lounge, Broadway and 49th Street

What are you drinking? "A SinglecCut IPA. It's a local beer from Queens, and it's more aromatic than hoppy."

That is the most descriptive answer I've gotten all day. "I work here."

How did you feel about your time today? "Yeah."

How did you feel about your time today? &What are you enjoying

The Playwright Tavern, Seventh Avenue and 49th Street? "It provided aerodynamics."

Virtual Races With the Best Bling? &Did you see anything strange on the course

What was the most memorable thing that you saw on the course today? "A woman was holding a sign that read, 'Smile if you are not wearing any underwear.' I gave her a big handlebar-mustache smile."

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