by jodykriss | Nov 1, 2018 | Fitness, Jody Kriss, New York
The New York Marathon (officially, the TCS New York City Marathon) began as a small race with just 55 finishers in 1970. In 2017, 98,000 athletes applied, and only 50,000 were chosen to run the race. The first race was organized by Fred Lebow and Vince Chiappetta in...
by jodykriss | Sep 12, 2018 | Fitness, Jody Kriss, New York
New York gets a reputation for dirty streets, aggressive drivers and a lack of personal space (from both pigeons and fellow humans). Despite all this, the city also features some of the best places for a long run or leisurely walk. Even when you’re mid-distance run,...