The long-distance foot race of America, The NYC Marathon, attracts more enthusiasts every year. People from all parts of the city gather at a specific venue to embark on a fruitful journey. Most marathon athletes are self-trained, whereas very few have received professional training. But this grand event is especially known to welcome non-athletic celebrities, who’ll be running free willed.

International Affairs New York Commissioner Edward Mermelstein is just a day away from his dream achievement. Alongside greats like Sharon Lokedi and Hellen Obiri, the commissioner seemed to be an amateur. But his undefeatable spirit hints at something else.

NYC marathon welcomes Mermelstein

In a recent ‘X’ post of NYC Mayor’s Office, a video of the 56-year-old surfaced. The caption read, “@globalnyc Commissioner Mermelstein gets ready to run the @nycmarathon!” The commissioner spoke to the media before the marathon day, while shedding light on his preparations. 

He said, “I’m definitely not ready to run, but I’m running because this is the best race in the world and nothing’s better than New York City. So, we’re running for New York City.” Even though the strong man showed a lack of confidence in his tone, his love for his city was clear.

Moreover, with 50,000 people taking part in the 52nd edition of the annual marathon race, it’s going to be a show of several celebrities. On the other hand, one fighter will hit the road after several setbacks.

Former tennis player’s big move

The former Div 1 tennis player Elizabeth Laud landed up in the sidelines due to major setbacks. Though she bore a great penchant for running, her injuries didn’t let her. She said, “I’d run a lot, I would get hurt, I would rest. I would run, get hurt, rest, and I felt like I was kind of trapped in this cycle of repeated injuries and nothing was really making it go away.”

However, the Hospital of Special Surgery has motivated her to dream again. The advanced performance services provided by the Coach Kate include holistic training. In addition, the physical therapist, Dr. Goolsby, Asma, analysed her running program and set her up for classes. Now, with a firm mindset, Laud said, “To have 26 miles of people cheering is just insane, so I think that’s going to get me through the aches and pains that I’ll inevitably face.”

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The 2023 TCS NYC Marathon is all set to open its gates and welcome the enthusiasts.

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