Pete’s NYC Marathon training plans are based on 30 years' experience helping runners achieve their marathon goals. Pete built this training plan based on first-hand knowledge from finishing 3rd in the New York City Marathon, and many years' experience coaching marathoners to master the course. New York City is the second toughest of the World Marathon Majors (after Sydney) with 810 feet of elevation gain and 5 bridge crossings. There aren’t many long stretches in which you can just tick off ...