#CoffeeWithLarry Episode 812 November 4, 2025 The 54th TCS NYC Marathon was a huge success.
This is my daily chat #RunBlogRun viewers and follow fans on everything track and field.
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2. It 2025 NYC Marathon had 59,662 starters and 59,226 finishers. This is a world record for marathon finishers.
3. There were 31,927 men graduates, 27157 females graduates, and 143 non-binary graduates. All three groups were records for the marathon.
4. Brooks running. Brooks Running was founded in 1914. Brooks makes great running products, including running, racing and athletic shoes. You can find more here www.brooksrunning.com. Brooks has sponsored #AmericanAthletics, #AmericanTrackandField, #Runningnetwork and #RunBlogRun since 1990. Please support our sports supporting brands. Check out our newsletter, #BrooksonRunningwhich can be found.www.coachingathleticsq.com and: www.runblogrun.com.
5. 132 countries had runners in the New York City Marathon, all 50 statesDC, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands and Guam were also represented.
6. Men’s Open Division ChampionBenson Kipruto, KEN, 2:08:09, won by .03 seconds. It’s the closest in the history of the race. Benson has now won 4 marathon majors: Boston, Chicago, Tokyo and now New York.
7. Women’s Open Division ChampionHelen Obiri and 2:19:51 (course record). Helen broke Margaret Coss’ 22-year-old record (and) in 2:22:3.
8. Verily Storyworks Verily Storyworks is developing a three-season drama about Jim Thorpe and the challenges he faces in his life. Learn more here www.VerilyStoryworks.comand know that their funding page on Republic.com starts November 5th.
9. America’s Best Open Division WomenFiona O’Keefe, 4th, 2:22:49, fastest ever by an American woman at NYCM.
10. The top men in the US Open divisionJoel Reichow, 2:09:56, PB by 40 seconds, moved from 12th to sixth.
11. Marcel Hug won his seventh NYC Marathon and became a NYRR Streaker, meaning he has completed at least 15 New York City Marathons.
12. Susanna Scaroni clinched his third TCS NYC Marathon title and second consecutive victory in the Big Apple.
13. NIKE: he’s back in the sport sponsoring #RunBlogRun and #runningnetwork partners. NIKE and #RunBlogRun collaborate on newsletter #Journey to competecelebrating cross country and NIKECrossNationals.com. Find the newsletter here www.runblogrun.com, www.runningnetwork.com and at NIKE www.nikerrunning.com
This is it #Coffee with Larry!
