NYC Scare-a-thon

So I'm chillin up in NYC at 7th Ave & 55th St for a trade show at the Hilton Hotel. While I've been looking forward to the event and great weather, I stumbled upon an interesting phenomena that puts the human body & character to the test: The New York City Marathon. Upon my delayed arrival to LaGuardia (this afternoon), I had completely forgotten that today was marathon-Sunday until I reach Manhattan. The only way I realized this was by the John and Jane Doe's walking around in Footlocker-sponsored, foil-insulated blankets, which were also being used as superhero capes. It was easy to pinpoint one of the marathon runners, not by their cape or achievement medallions, but by their body language. While enjoying a fantastic late-afternoon in NYC and dinner at a phat steakhouse (Red Rothman's), I noticed 'joe schmos' walking around the streets and even up in the restaurant with war veteran-esque limps! They had been rode hard and put up wet! These warriors (many with bloody knuckles!?!) looked as if thugs from the Bronx had kicked their butts, stole their lunch money, and slapped them silly. Several hours after the race, I couldn't believe my eyes as these physically-determined runners literally crawled & limped the streets of NYC......still with a smile on their face. My observations clearly reminded me why I do not run, unless chased by the boogie-monster, drink excessive amounts of beer, and sit 'n watch basketball and football while munching on pizza and buffalo wings. To all of my couch potatoes, Holla If Ya Hear Me!!