A Herculean effort is underway at Van Cortlandt Park. Our goal is to clear the vast majority of snow on the race course by tomorrow evening. |
Alan Webb is a major international force as a mile and 1,500-meter runner. As we bring back the Fifth Avenue Mile to its old glory, I can't imagine a better athlete to lead the way. |
Colleen is the consummate cross-country runner. With decades of success behind her, she continues to amaze us with her success, and she should be the one to beat again. |
Despite challenges in our schedule, we are strongly committed to bringing Japanese athletes to New York and have them appear in the most-watched marathon in the world. |
I can't think of any other athlete any better to lead this event. He stands on the threshold of greatness. |
I think we're doing something right. Quite clearly. This is a monumental shift in where we've been, and a great precursor for the future. |
I'm the first to say, 'You know what? New York kind of fell behind for a while; it's time for us to catch up,' |
In my wildest dreams I didn't think we'd see races like this, |
It will be the biggest marathon between the Olympics if we can get them together. |
Monday is the start of two races. One of the races will be over in 2½ hours. The other race — to be the world's greatest marathoner — won't be over for 18 months. |
Our races are to our sport what Wimbledon and the Australian, U.S. and French Opens are to tennis and what the Masters, U.S., and British Opens and the PGA Championship are to golf. |
Our races are to our sport what Wimbledon and the Australian, U.S. and French Opens are to tennis. |
Our races are to our sport what Wimbledon and the Australian, U.S., and French Opens are to tennis, and what the Masters, U.S., and British Opens and PGA Championship are to golf. Each race has the history, the tradition, the honor roll of legendary champions, and a special place in the eyes of all to make them stand apart from the other events. |
Our races are to our sport what Wimbledon, the US and French Opens are to tennis and the Masters, U.S. British Open and PGA championship are to golf. |
Our women showed how gutsy, determined and talented they are, |