Among the 10,500 participants in the NYC Half-Marathon were a dozen red-shirted NIKE pacers, providing encouragement and assistance to runners of all levels in order to accomplish their goals. Among these faithful pacers was Shane Neil.

Featuring a field loaded with some of the world’s best elites, the NYC Half-Marathon proved to be an exciting race from start to finish.

I thoroughly love running, but there’s something a bit wrong about a pre-dawn wake up on a SUNDAY morning.

Whether next Sunday’s NYC Half-Marathon is your first race or your 50th, it’s always good to head into race day with a few things in mind. The following six tips will get you to the start—and finish line—in good shape.

With the NYC Half-Marathon Presented by NIKE just a few days away, let’s meet two runners from RUN NYC that can’t wait to cross the finish line.

In case you haven’t heard, the NYC Half-Marathon course is not be missed! Keep reading to find out all about it!

Headed to pick-up your NYC Half-Marathon packet at NIKETOWN? Don’t forget to allot a little extra time to enjoy the Runner’s Experience presented by Nike.