Marathoners Finish at Record Rate as New York Cheers ‘Everyman’
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Mary Darling is running the New York City Marathon this year with the goal of not repeating one of the rarest feats in the 26.2-mile race -- failing to finish.
Darling, an experienced marathoner who is studying at New York University to become a social worker, was one of a record 45,350 people who started the 2010 race through the city’s five boroughs. With about eight miles to go, her left hamstring gave way, making her one of 247 who never crossed the finish line.