THE running show
Today is the 50th anniversary of the NYC Marathon, which has amazingly grown from 127 participants in the very first race (which basically was run around Central Park), and which cost individuals $1 to sign up and run. These days, of course, it’s become a national and international event, and a great source of NYC pride, with thousands and thousands of runners taking part in the 5 borough run.
For the last 10 years, I have asked highly-regarded and well-respected running coach Joel Pasternack — a veteran of both the NYC and Boston Marathons - to come on the air and provide tips and expert insights on long-distance running. Joel talks about everything from what to wear in a long distance race, to whether “carbo loading” is the right nutrition the night before the race, to how to find the right running shoes, what’s the right way to tie the laces, to the importance of stretching both before and after the race, and much more. His insights are especially helpful for sports parents who have kids who run as teenagers in HS and middle school.
Plus there’s a discussion as to why runners seem to enjoy a kind of unique camaraderie with their fellow runners. Yes, they all want to compete and win, but there’s just something unique and happy about runners.
This is always one of the most popular shows each year, and when you hear Joel, you’ll understand why. See link below: