ING New York City Marathon Tune-UpSeptember 27, 2009 [Results] |
| Braving the rain, more than 3,500 people ran 18 miles—three loops—on the roads of Central Park at the 2009 ING New York City Marathon Tune-Up. Many used the race as a gauge of their fitness for the ING New York City Marathon on November 1 or another fall marathon. |
 Smiles brightened a dull day for these members of Front Runners New York. |
 The race began at 7:00 a.m., not long after sunrise. |
 Monica Vazquez of New York City (#4662) finished in 3:25:39. |
 Most of the last three miles of the ING New York City Marathon is run in Central Park. |
 This runner represented the Robin Hood Foundation, which helps fight poverty in NYC. |
 Jessica Lebron of the Bronx ran 2:45:14. |
 Running with a friend can make an 18-miler fly by, or at least seem to. |
 Mary Kaye Vizdos looked cheerful en route to a 2:58:27 finish. |
 Kevin Spikes of South Ozone Park, NY, finished in 3:10:49. |
 Mile markers helped runners develop the all-important skill of staying on pace. |
 The male winner was Peter Quinzio of New York City, who ran 1:46:13. |
 Betsy Burke of New Haven, CT, was the first female to cross the line, in 2:03:07. |
 Volunteers deserved an extra-big thanks for their efforts during a long race on a wet day. |
 Charles Watson of Rockville Centre, NY, ran 2:12:05. |
 These Central Park Track Club teammates looked very satisfied to finish. |
 Members of the New York Flyers team: tired, but happy. |
 Gatorade Endurance Formula was available along the course and at the finish. |
 Runners relaxed and refueled at a Post-Run Energizer event at the ING DIRECT Café. |
 The Post-Run Energizer included complimentary massage… |
 …and advice from Dr. Jordan Metzl of Hospital for Special Surgery. |
