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Finishing the race with David Fraser
By Lynsey Chutel As marathon fever died down, with the refreshment stands dismantled and crowds dispersed and New York City returned to its routine, wheelchair marathoner David Frasier pushed his way to the finish line with his team of guides by his side.
Continue reading...Bedford Avenue bands rock the marathon
Sunday, November 1, 2009
More than 100 musicians and bands performed along all 26.2 miles of the New York City Marathon's course, pepping up the runners and providing entertainment for the onlookers. On Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, about 10 groups were set up on the street corners. — Spencer Bailey and Alexander Hotz
Continue reading...The last finishers carry an added burden
Sunday, November 1, 2009
By Alexandra Waldhorn Two runners in today’s marathon carried an extra weight as they crossed the Central Park finish line, just moments before the official eight-hour cutoff. One of them carried an Eiffel Tower and the other, a backpack filled with 50 pounds of sand.
Continue reading...From the sidelines to the finish line, New Yorkers come out for the big race
Sunday, November 1, 2009
By Radhika Marya and Clare O’Connor Meb Keflezighi blessed himself and kissed the ground after bursting through the finish line tape at the ING New York City Marathon today, a day of historic firsts for the event’s male and female winners.
Continue reading...Recession-era marathoners cut costs to stay in game
Sunday, November 1, 2009
By Michael Martin Jessica LeBron is a single mom representing the Bronx in the Foot Locker Five Borough Challenge. It's a challenge that pits working mothers from each of the five boroughs against each other for a Tiffany & Co. trophy and bragging rights. Like many recession-era runners this year, LeBron is cutting costs to participate.
Continue reading...Wheeler trains for himself, but races for love
Sunday, November 1, 2009
By Lynsey Chutel David Fraser will spend today pushing himself backwards in his wheelchair, using his left foot to power the 26.2 miles of the New York City Marathon. He’ll do it for the personal challenge, but also to honor his wife.
Continue reading...Still running, after all these years
Sunday, November 1, 2009
By Ruth Schneider Between the two oldest runners in the marathon, they have crossed more than 50 finish lines. And neither runner intends to make this year their last.
Continue reading...Losing its solitude: Running with a cause
Sunday, November 1, 2009
By Paulina Villegas and Alexandra Waldhorn Long hailed as the individualist’s sport, running in the New York City Marathon is more than ever wedded to charity. This year, runners will represent 75 charities -- a record number. Their goal: $21 million.
Continue reading...Where the race is over, hugs, cheers and tears begin
Sunday, November 1, 2009
After running all 26.2 miles of the New York City Marathon, the athletes met their family and friends on Central Park West. — Artis Henderson and Wadzanai Mhute
Continue reading...The NYC Marathon step-by-step
Sunday, November 1, 2009
By NYC Sentinel Staff Read NYC Sentinel updates on the ING New York City Marathon as we wait for the lead runners to pass the finish line.
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Sunday, November 1, 2009
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