Ahead of the the famous race, Skechers Performance released a NYC 2014 Limited Edition GOmeb Speed 3 (Meb's signature racing show) with special edition colors. Additionally, Skechers Performance writes that "Anyone in NY during the race weekend will be able to get an early pair of the Speed 3 and we will also have some limited pairs of the GOrun 4 available."

"Marathoners are less than 1% of the US population."

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The Internet's Favorite Person, Bill Murray, stopped by David Letterman and "trained" for the New York City Marathon.

Grumpy cat's viral replacement has nothing on this new marathoner!

Especially when it comes to heavy-handed commentary.

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The race is set for Nov. 9, via @PGHMarathon

According to Australia's Ultra 168, these are the 25 most influential ultra runners. You probably haven't heard of most of them, but you'll know 'em after reading this.

12% of the general population (18+ years old) have participated in an "endurance sport" (a half-marathon or longer), and participants are 1.3 times more likely to be single.