NY Marathon canceled, but runners stride on — on their own
2 Nov 2020 - Arab News AFP New York In Central Park or along the Hudson River, runners will complete the storied New York City Marathon — just not along the same course. The annual race, originally set for Sunday, was one of many events canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, but diehard runners are not missing their shot in what would have been the marathon’s 50th year. “The day they announced that it wasn’t going to happen, that’s the day I said I’m going to run it anyway,” said Paul Casino, 55, who has competed every year since 2004. “If I stop, I’m going to regret it.” Casino, who is originally from the Philippines, even joined hundreds of people who ran the marathon in 2012, despite its cancelation following the direct hit from Superstorm Sandy. Organizers canceled the marathon on June 24 but, like many other major road races, offered runners the option of completing the 26.2 miles between Oct. 17 and Nov. 1 — anywhere in the world. A smartphone app measures the distance covered...