In New York City for the annual Runner's World Shoe Conference, Alison Hamlett enjoys some quality time with running legend Haile Gebrselassie ahead of his 'big apple' debut.Q. You're 37. Why has it taken you this long to run the NYCM?A. After I
running. You can't control the weather, you just have to make the best of it.Q. What difference will New York's famous crowds make? A. My husband has been known to dash right into the middle of the road during a race and yell "come on, Mara" and I
.bostonmarathon.org © Getty Images New York City Marathon The original big city marathon is so much more than 26.2 miles. You’ll experience a colourful cultural tour of New York City’s ethnic diversity as you run through its five unique boroughs – Staten Island, Brooklyn
on the roads as well as the hills, but Pickvance’s talent and discipline led her to complete every one of the marathons within 2:45. The pick of the bunch was New York City where she made a last-minute decision to race with some friends. "I hadn’t really