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News, articles and information about the annual running marathon that begins at the Verrazano Bridge and winds its way through the boroughs of New York City.
News, articles and information about the annual running marathon that begins at the Verrazano Bridge and winds its way through the boroughs of New York City.
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Miller wins first-age group title in N.Y. Marathon
Alan Miller is getting more than his 15 minutes of fame. The Cooper City elite masters runner was awarded first place in the 60-64 age group a week after he completed his 26th ING New York City Marathon. Miller, 60, finished the39th annual marathon in 3...Tags: Marathon of the Palm Beaches, Walt Disney World Resort, Awards and Prizes, New York City Police Department, Judaism
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Samuelson Still At The Top Of Her Game
The Hartford CourantJoan Benoit Samuelson has never believed in compromising her goals. She has told this to her children, to audiences who come to hear her speak and to runners at various events. But as she trained for the Olympic marathon trials last spring, where she...Tags: Athletics, Track and Field, Marathon, Manchester Road Race, Central Park, CVS Corporation
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NYC Marathon claims third victim
anthony.rieber@newsday.comA 41-year-old man has died after collapsing during the Nov. 2 New York City Marathon. The unidentified man is the third New York City Marathon participant to die after this year's race. Richard Finn, media relations director for the New York Road Runners...Tags: Marathon, Queensboro Bridge, New York Times, Diseases, Fire Department of New York
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Third man dies after NYC Marathon
anthony.rieber@newsday.comA 41-year-old man died Thursday after collapsing during the Nov. 2 New York City Marathon, Newsday has learned. The unidentified man is the third New York City Marathon participant to die following this year's race. Richard Finn, media relations director...Tags: Marathon, Queensboro Bridge, New York Times, Diseases, People
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Lightning Fire Melrose
Barry Melrose's return to the NHL as coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning lasted 16 games. Now the job belongs to assistant Rick Tocchet, who had been suspended from the league for his involvement in a sports betting ring. Melrose was fired Friday less than...Tags: Motor Racing, Casino and Gambling, Casino and Gambling Industry, NASCAR, National Hockey League
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Cashman, Yankees put Cha-Ching in offer to Sabathia
Joe Girardi said this week he'd enjoy showing free agents around the new Yankee Stadium. CC Sabathia is one of the players the New York manager has in mind for a tour of the spacious clubhouse, players lounge, indoor batting cage and underground hot tub....Tags: Boston Red Sox, Public Employees, Philadelphia Phillies, Roger Federer, Brian Fuentes
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Liz Robbins writes book on New York City Marathon
WatchdogI'd love to tell you that I spent the weekend reading Liz Robbins' new book, "A Race Like No Other," in preparation for the New York City Marathon Nov. 2. In fact, I spent it reading Jeff Pearlman's new book,......Tags: Marathon
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Tina Cervasio plans to run New York City Marathon
WatchdogMSG's Tina Cervasio is running the New York City Marathon (and blogging about it) to raise awareness and funds for the Garden of Dreams Foundation. I don't understand why my new Cablevision teammates at MSG didn't ask me to run......Tags: Marathon
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NBC to offer Marathon coverage on various platforms
WatchdogMembers of WatchDog Nation can see the New York City Marathon live on Ch. 4 Sunday, but NBC asked me to tell the rest of you you can watch it on NBCSports.com as well as on Universal Sports, if your......Tags: NBC, Marathon
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In the long run, pleasure overshadows pain
jim.baumbach@newsday.comDelirious. It's the only way to describe how I felt toward the end of the New York City Marathon yesterday. Everyone warned me about the final stretch - the six miles from hell - but there's no way to prepare for it. The blurry vision, the wobbly body,...Tags: Athletics, Track and Field, Music, Marathon, Pain, Central Park
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Driving NYC Marathon course a losing experience
It's going to take the winner of the New York City Marathon on Sunday roughly two hours and change to complete the 26.2-mile, five-borough course. On foot, mind you. How long could it take someone to drive the very same course during mid-day traffic?...Tags: Heavy Engineering, Hyundai, Athletics, Track and Field, Marathon, Central Park
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Opinions differ on NYC Marathon deaths
anthony.rieber@newsday.comThe column that appeared Tuesday in Newsday about the two deaths at the New York City Marathon generated quite a response. I would like to share some of that response with you. The original headline on Newsday.com - "Why Does Marathon Get a Pass After...Tags: Election Day, Athletics, Track and Field, Marathon, Vehicles
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