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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Especially when it comes to heavy-handed commentary.

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

She's got fast moves.

Nicolas Cage spotted running on The Mall during filming for The Runner, which I now have to assume is just about him running. Or running to steal the Declaration of Independence. Or possibly both.

(via reddit.com/r/onetruegod/, ht @hellogeorgia)

Badwater 135 -- a 135-mile run through some of the country's most unforgiving terrain with 17,000+ feet of climbing -- started Monday morning. Follow the race action with @badwater and badwater.com. (Photo via @MerDolhare)

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