How marathons changed the cities we live in

This weekend, nearly 60,000 runners and millions of spectators will hit the five boroughs for the New York City Marathon. But when, and how, did we all become so obsessed with running? Folks, this episode has it all: the financial and political moves behind the rise of the marathon (and the yuppie), the worldwide impacts of climate change on running races, and what drives a marathon devotee to take on 26.2-mile gauntlets all over the world. Our guests this week are: Historian Dylan Gottlieb Check out his book Yuppies: The Bankers, Lawyers, Joggers, and Gourmands Who Conquered New York Journalist and New Mom Run Club founder Nadia Neophytou Marathon Runners Are Training for a Hotter World Marathoner Amy Leavitt Knepper Check out Team Andi We want to hear from YOU for a couple upcoming episodes! First, TEXTING ETIQUETTE: Do you have a bad texter in your life? What's your philosophy? Send us your texting thoughts and horror stories. And second: we're taking on GENTLE PARENTING: What does it mean to you? Do you think it works? Let us know what you think. Leave us a voicemail at (860) 325-0286 or send us an email at [email protected] And lastly: Subscribe to our newsletter for an exclusive announcement of a new era of the podcast: NST GOLD, coming soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.