Good Luck Weekend Racers!

After the culmination of months of training and preparation, tomorrow begins the long journey for thousands of runners as they tackle the ING New York Marathon. From what we hear, the weather should be near optimal for settings some new PRs ... just don't forget to set those clocks back an hour for daylight savings! If you would like to check out the action:

Television - NBC Sports will broadcast a one-hour highlight show nationwide beginning at 2:00 p.m. CST on November 4; check your local listings for details.

Internet Streaming - Watch the entire race live on the Internet at NBC Sports MediaZone for a small fee.

On-Course Coverage - Watch as two New York Times columnists run the marathon. Follow along as they share their experiences from the race course.

Personally, tomorrow will also mark my unofficial countdown as I begin my preparation towards hopefully entering and participating in the 2008 event myself. Good luck to all NYC runners -- I hope to see you next year!

I also want to send a shout out to a few of my adventure racing friends as they begin the 2007 USARA National Championships in Potosi, Missouri today. Here, co-ed teams of three are required to navigate a series of checkpoints using only a map and compass to guide them while transitioning between several disciplines (trail running/trekking, mountain biking, paddling and orienteering) as they battle it out for the title of USARA Adventure Race National Champion. It's a grueling course which will require racers to push themselves non-stop for over 40+ hours. I've also heard the winners receive guarranteed entry into the 2008 Primal Quest ... that is some serious incentive for these guys and gals. Go Team WEDALI and Team Bike Iowa!

Photos by NYC Marathon and USARA Nationals