tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056826463181800796.post4970370749696094574..comments2023-08-29T09:06:13.597-07:00Comments on I run because...: NYC Marathon - Leave your bags at homeDoug Cassarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11704717879739781420noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056826463181800796.post-21536138668919299292012-08-24T10:16:36.782-07:002012-08-24T10:16:36.782-07:00I think it stinks.....my only "big city"...I think it stinks.....my only "big city" marathon experience has been Boston, and I thought the BAA did a terrific job managing the post-finish "baggage claim" areas.....spread them out wide enough that no one area got too congested. Obviously, runners will adjust to the new policy, but I hope this doesn't start to catch on with other race organizers.....Bill Finehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16861030282732466646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056826463181800796.post-34345090181543432072012-08-24T08:23:39.686-07:002012-08-24T08:23:39.686-07:00I'm running it this year, for the first time. ...I'm running it this year, for the first time. I was shocked to hear the news, but it didn't bother me that much. I don't mind dumping my clothes for donation. I have family that will be at the finish. yeah, it's not ideal, but it won't ruin my experience I don't think. For those who don't have someone at the finish line with fresh gear are the ones I feel sorry for. That will suck. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com