to try to run it as scheduled, but the human suffering proved too much. gr the best way to help new york city at this time is to say we will not be conducting the 2012 ing new york city marathon. now, its return is being heralded as symbol mic of the city itself, back are 48,000 runners pouring more than $300 million into the economy. important this year because of what happened last year. back are the elite athletes. in 2009, he became the first american to win new york in more than two decades, and he s brought some perspective. winning is not about first place, getting the best out of yourself. back, too, are the millions raised for charity. even with the cancellation last year, runners raised more than $thit million for groups like back on my feet, which helps the homeless. curoona is running for them. it shows the spirit of the marathon. it s incredible what people can overcome. in short, that s what the