Posts tagged marathon
Fred Lebow, Founder of the NYC Marathon…New York City, NY (via DailyMile)
NYC Half Marathon 2012: Ready…Set…GO!…Central Park, NYC (via My Upper West)
Mary Wittenberg, President of the New York Road Runners…Central Park Reservoir, NYC (via ESPN)
Be Inspired by Stacey Cunz’s Running of the NYC Half Marathon…Sunnyside, Queens (via NY Daily News)
The Official New York City Beerathon
The NYC Beerathon is an annual tradition in its fifth year. The original idea behind the Beerathon was to create a marathon event in November for those of us whose enthusiasm for running includes making a beer-run. Now, this year, the official NYC Beerathon is being brought to the rest of this awesome city! So, come participate, rock out all day with beers, bands, djs, and the most fun you can have legally. You’ll leave with some great memories, or none at all.
NYC Beerathon
Saturday, November 19th
Various venues across NYC
Image via Thrillist
This weekend’s NYC Marathon was exhilarating as ever, boasting some new records, marriages, proposals, and lots of laughs (also less fun apparent heart attacks). It even included one artist live drawing the whole thing from the race. Still how can you say no to a runners-eye view of the race? (via Gothamist)
This is an inspiring video for what is sure to be an inspiring and beautiful Sunday in November! Get out there and join the over 2 Million other spectators and cheer on the 45,000 people who have dedicated so much of themselves to be able to compete in this race! The race kicks off at 9:10am on November 6th and goes through all five boroughs of our magical city!
“I love this city, I love this race!” - Alec Baldwin
10 Million Reasons To Not Mind The Marathon
The New York City Marathon might be a headache for those who want to get across town (or even cross the street) on Sunday, but it is a serious windfall for the city. And not just because of all the cash being spent on carbo-loading and tree cutting. According to Mayor Bloomberg the 26.2 mile race (and its 47,000 runners from all 50 states and 135 countries) generates more than $10 million in tax revenue. “It’s one of those events that really does set us apart,” Bloomberg said yesterday before painting the orange and blue finish line in Central Park. “The race is a major boon to our economy.”
And as far as sporting events go, it is hard to argue that the Marathon (which is watched by millions each year on TV and in person) is anything but great advertising for the city. It looks this year’s race should be as good as ever, what with a cool and sunny weather forecasted. Still, it is going to be hard to top the 2011 Chicago marathon for amazing publicity—what with one of their runners giving birth after successfully finishing the race! (via Gothamist)
Where to Eat Near the NYC Marathon
The annual ING NYC Marathon is going down this Sunday, November 6, and while many of us are gearing up to cheer on our favorite runners, the thought of all that calorie-shredding physical exertion is making us hungry, natch. Check out this handy Marathon dining guide, with recommendations by mile marker, because let’s face it - all that cheering really works up an appetite. (via Zagat)
New York City Marathon Aerials
The ING NYC Marathon takes place this Sunday, November 6th! Are you going to be one of the estimated 45,000 people running? Or one of the over 2 million spectators cheering them on? A few Corcoran-ites are running on Sunday and a whole lot will be yelling like mad to urge them to the finish line. To increase your excitement, check out this beautiful gallery of aerial shots of the largest marathon in the world!
Central Park Cleanup Has Sunday Deadline for Marathon
The weekend snowstorm that upended the plans of many trick-or-treaters is also messing with another autumn ritual: the running of the New York City Marathon on Sunday.
That day, more than 45,000 runners and 200,000 spectators are expected to descend on Central Park for the final leg of the race. And while the Central Park Conservancy, the nonprofit group that manages the park for the city, would be hurrying to return the park to normal after any storm, it now finds itself with a particularly pressing deadline. (via NY Times)
This Weekend: NYC Half Marathon!
It’s time for one of the biggest races in New York City! This year’s half marathon (13.1 miles) starts bright and early on Sunday morning (just in time for the official springtime kick-off) and does a clockwise loop of Central Park, before heading down 7th Avenue through Times Square, and taking the home stretch down the West Side Highway and finishing at Chambers Street. While entry to the race closed a few months ago, you can come cheer on the runners (including yours truly) and give them some much needed encouragement. You can also enjoy live music and entertainment all along the route. Good luck everyone!
NYC Half Marathon
Sunday, March 20th at 7.30am
2010 NYC Marathon Time Lapse Video
A budding documentary filmmaker, Gwen Schroeder, decided a few weeks before race day that she would record her second marathon by strapping a tiny camera to her head. (via WNYC.org)
The NYC Marathon Eating Guide: Brooklyn Edition
With 12 of the 26.2 miles of the marathon in Brooklyn - from Bay Ridge to Greenpoint - there are plenty of options for food and drink along the way for both runner and non-runners. The Brooklyn Paper shows us where to load up on carbs and booze during this year’s race on November 7th.
