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9 Things Runners Can Do Now The New York Marathon Is Canceled

Volunteer. And party.

1. Run (or walk) around Prospect Park.

2. Help out seniors.

Marathoners in great shape. Could carry food up staircases to elderly/disabled in apartments without power for elevators.

Marathoners in great shape. Could carry food up staircases to elderly/disabled in apartments without power for elevators.-- Roger Simon

Runners looking for a physical challenge can also lug food and water to and from shelters or participate in a number of other relief efforts going on across the city.

3. Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge.

4. Help clean up Staten Island.

5. Give blood.

6. Visit the Met.

7. Abandon carbo-loading and eat some meat (or salad).

8. Go to the zoo.

9. Party!