I know that I’m being cynical but if you actually watch the NY City Marathon you have to really believe the hype. Of course it’s beautiful to see all these individuals running over/around many of NYC landmarks and we can’t underestimate the endurance/strength of the individual completing such an endeavor but it’s running . The media does a great job with the side stories and many of the T.V angles but when you think about it (maybe too much) there doing something you’ve done all your life and nobody put it on T.V. I mean if there was some tackling or crashes along the way I could see the excitement and if they were running on ice or a slippery surface well then it my interest would perk up. Be at is may I congratulate all those who participate in this extraordinary task of endurance even if it’s boring for me to watch.