by Erin Conlon On Sunday, November 2, to punctuate the end of Daylight Savings, tens of thousands of runners (over 55,000, if last year’s figure is any indication) will pass through Williamsburg and Greenpoint on their trek through the five boroughs in pursuit of the New York City Marathon finish line.
And whether you’re trying to spend the day celebrating it, avoiding it, or parking around it, we’ve got the info you need.
Prep is already underway, with…
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An orthopedic surgeon’s dream come true. They all should be standing along the route giving our their cards.
I like the fanfare but it is probably one of the most damaging things you can do for your body especially if you didn’t train or wear the wrong shoes.
Ironically couch potatoes and marathon runners/gym rats end up with the same ailments later in life ie bad backs, hips, knees, feet, toes.