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1. New York is Back, Baby!
No doubt, about it: Everything is finally getting back to normal New York City.
Although the New York Yankees failed to make the World Series after spending the summer as the best team in baseball, there are plenty of positive signs that the city is in the process of picking itself up by its bootstraps and on the path to rejuvenation after a three-year COVID-induced lull. Most notably, the New York City Marathon will return on Sunday, November 6 in full force with a field of 50,000 runners and an over-the-top vibe only possible in the Big Apple.
After being canceled in 2020, the race returned last year with a reduced field of 33,000 runners and a lot fewer pre-race events and fanfare. If you’re active on social media, it’s pretty clear that the buzz that’s been building is almost palpable as the New York City Marathon resumes its position as the greatest running race in the world.
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