It Gets Even Better

Both Paula Radcliffe and Lance Armstrong have confirmed their NYCM '07 entries. While it is too early to predict her performance, it's reasonable to suggest that Radcliffe, winner of the 2004 edition (see picture), may be trying to qualify for the British Olympic Trials. This is going to be her first marathon following a 2-year layoff and 8 months after the birth of her first child. Meanwhile Armstrong will be seeking to repeat his 2006 sub-3 effort. Carrying less baggage (read: weight) and doing more running, he's definitely poised to achieve that again. Looks like he's hooked!

Bandits Beware!

If you're thinking of running NYCM or for that matter any of the Big-5 as a bandit, don't. Not only will you be enjoying the refreshments of paid participants, you're also depriving the legitimate runners from their moment of glory at the finish line. Mega marathons have designated "bandit police" to take out these "unpaid guests" who could be wearing fake or past bibs or no bibs at all. These eagle eyed volunteers will be waiting for you near the finish line to escort you off the route. And you may be banned from future races.

Find out the fascinating work these guys put in everytime the big one comes along by clicking on the picture below.

Where Will You Be On Nov 3rd & 4th?

Double Header, Marathon Weekend. Whatever you call it, NYC is the place to be on Nov 3rd and 4th. The poster below, scanned from the Nov issue of RW says it all. With technology, we're seeing an unprecedented coverage of the Trials. A few sites feature videos of teams and athletes in training for the big event. From Youtube (search by ) to the NYRRC's Chasing Glory website to Runners World, you can watch such videos.