The New York City Marathon is notoriously difficult to get into, with some runners comparing it to getting into Ivy League schools. Steve Mesler, a former US bobsledder and gold medalist, has turned his focus to mental health and leadership and is now participating in the marathon. The women's field in this year's marathon is expected to be strong, with a record-breaking attempt. Nike running coach advises runners to rely on trust in themselves to make it to the finish line. While breaking a world record is unlikely, running the marathon in under 2 hours is becoming more feasible.
This animation makes you truly appreciate how difficult the NYC Marathon actually is 🤯 https://t.co/XK4IvT3Vbn
While it is exceedingly unlikely that anyone will break a world record at tomorrow's NYC Marathon, running 26.2 miles under 2 hours feels increasingly doable. There's a few reasons why: https://t.co/R8MtcSYbX5
On the sublime pointlessness of putting one foot in front of the other for 26.2 miles #NYCMarathon 🔗: https://t.co/SFObmwOUCK https://t.co/GCDN5qt900
Running a marathon? There are 3 keys to making it to the finish line, says Nike running coach: 'Rely on trust in yourself' https://t.co/ypIJaGbUHI
Stellar women's field takes aim at New York City Marathon record on Sunday https://t.co/FjBRVZsr9f
.@SteveMesler made US bobsled history, won a gold medal, dealt with teammates' deaths, considered jumping in front of a bus ... and turned his focus to mental health, leadership and, now, the NYC Marathon: https://t.co/qh4B4qG6oC
It’s easier to get into some Ivy League schools than to get into the New York City Marathon through its lottery. Said one runner: “You shouldn’t have to work so hard to then work so hard.” https://t.co/2MCRov42s8