Inspiration Part 1: If Not For Fred Lebow...

...the NYCM would not be what is it today. The marathon is as old as I am. But only when Fred Lebow and the NYRRC moved it from the Central Park to the 5 boroughs of New York City, in 1976, did it become an Event. So it is fitting that the first retrospective posting from the result of my spring cleaning of past issues of Runners World magazine start with this inspirational person. The tribute is written no-less by George Hirsch, then publisher of the magazine, with a moving wrap-up by Amby Burfoot. To read and be inspired, just click on each image below. Enjoy...