My whole marathon experience – by Hunter Dare

My whole marathon experience really started on Friday when I joined the NYC marathon contingent at the V-team in Midtown. I met some great people, talked running, travel and had a few laughs. Relaxed and had one beer. Saturday was rest and super-hydration. Bought Salt...

History of the New York City Marathon

History of the New York City Marathon The first New York City Marathon, in 1970, had 55 finishers and a total budget of $1,000. From this humble beginning, the race has grown to become a week long, worldwide celebration. On the guest list: 30,000 athletes, 12,000...

New York City Marathon 05 November 2001

It was 50 degrees F in Manhattan this morning, which is cool for spectators but as it gets warmer, might be uncomfortable for the marathoners. At 10:25, the push-rim wheelchair race has started, this year including multi-year Boston champion Franz Nietlispach....