Marathon season is here! With RUN NYC’s 26.2 Training Program in full swing, September offers a number of opportunities to test your physical conditioning in order to peak in time for your fall marathon.

Formed in 1972, with original members consisting of David Blackstone, Frank Handekman, Jack Brennan, Fritz Mueller, and “Mr. NYRR” Fred Lebow, the NIKE Central Park Track Club (CPTC) has grown into one of the most dominating and recognizable running clubs in the nation. With more than 400 active members, CPTC has no signs of slowing down.

On any given day, runners will battle heat, cold, hills, trails, early morning runs, late-night runs, running alone or elbow to elbow with thousands of fellow runners in the midst of a race – all requiring dedicated training like no other. With motivation the ever constant battle, options in your training help to get that first foot out the door. And a new running addition to the West Side Highway in NYC finally provide you a perfect training counterpart to Central Park loops.

Among the 10,500 participants in the NYC Half-Marathon were a dozen red-shirted NIKE pacers, providing encouragement and assistance to runners of all levels in order to accomplish their goals. Among these faithful pacers was Shane Neil.

Headed to pick-up your NYC Half-Marathon packet at NIKETOWN? Don’t forget to allot a little extra time to enjoy the Runner’s Experience presented by Nike.

In the coming week, there are a lot of events and activities gearing up for NYC Half-Marathon on July 27, 2008 and NIKE has everything you need to know.

With the RUN NYC 26.2 Training Program officially kicking off, its time to meet the coaches as they provide insight and guidance in what it takes to compete in a marathon.

The summer is heating up and so is the running scene in New York City. RUN NYC has a number of events and races to keep you on the move.

Looking for a reason to run? Well, find your running shoes and lace them up - it’s time for a challenge. Join RUN NYC in the 2008 Run Like NYC Nike+ Challenge.