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#68 New York City Marathon

#68 New York City Marathon

FromThe Bowery Boys: New York City History


#68 New York City Marathon

FromThe Bowery Boys: New York City History

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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Oct 31, 2008
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A true five-borough episode! The New York City Marathon hosts thousands of runners from all over the world, the dream project of the New York Road Runners and in particular one Fred Lebow, an employee of the Fashion District turned athletic icon. Find out how he launched a massive race in the midst of bankrupt New York. Also -- our guest host Tanya Bielski-Braham takes us on a speedy tour of the course, from the Verrazano-Narrow Bridge to Tavern on the Green.
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Released:
Oct 31, 2008
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

New York City history is America's history. It's the hometown of the world, and most people know the city's familiar landmarks, buildings and streets. Why not look a little closer and have fun while doing it?