The ING New York City Marathon is just around the corner and has come a long way since 1970 when only 55 runners finished. Now over 43,000 thousand enter into this annual event, including our fantastic athlete and W2WW Fitness Editor Mary Darling. Mary has been an avid runner since her days as an 800-meter specialist in high school and college and will be at the starting line on Sunday, November 6. The Rudin Family, long supporters of the marathon will be on hand to present the Samuel Rudin Trophy, a silver tray designed by Tiffany and Co. For detailed information, more history, race routes, viewing stands or to watch the race live, please visit ING New York City Marathon.
Have you become inspired by all this running talk? It is never too late to start a program of regular aerobic exercise like running. Think layers if you’re wondering what to wear running in these chillier months. We have Mary’s picks for what she will be wearing in this years marathon as well as a few other items for a sensible and versatile outfit that will get you on the road to fitness. For tips on getting started, private trainers or running groups or any questions at all, our friends at Urban Athletics can help you out; visit their website at Urban Athletics. Here are a few of our picks for Mary.
Left to Right: Brooks Mach IX Shimmel ($36), Fuel Belt Sprint 10 ounce Palm Holder ($12), Nike Lighweight Run Gloves ($19), Brooks Epiphany Bra Top ($30), Saucony Unisex Amp Pro2 Arm Warmers ($36), Brooks Podium Boy Short ($28), Pearl Izumi Thermal Run Hat ($25), Brooks Glycerin Diva Jacket ($85), adidas adiZero Tempo 4 ($100)
Mary is very involved with New York Road Runners and is on the host committee for this years New York Road Runners Five Borough Bash which will take place Thursday, November 3rd. New York Road Runners is the largest non-profit provider of youth fitness programming in New York City and have a growing presence across the United States and in Africa.
For tickets to the NYRR Five Borough Bash and more information click here!
Tiffany & Co. has a beautiful collection of Marathon keepsakes!
