I've never ran cross country but being the avid sports fan I am (along with the promise of a free all you can eat breakfast buffet ) I decided to show up to the annual ING Direct New York Marathon. For those who aren't familiar with the race, it's no walk in the park. Its the largest marathon in the world with 37000 participants. The runners race through all five boroughs of New York's raggedy streets for a total of 26.2 miles. The fastest times are usually just over two hours, however there are a lot of people that participate in the race just for personal goals. After this grueling race some pass out or need medical attention. One guy actually died this year after completion of the race, but for most participants completion is a feeling of satisfaction.
If i'm still in New York i'll be attending next year.
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