00:01Runners made their way through New York City's five boroughs on Sunday with cheering spectators helping to carry them along
00:07the 26.2 mile course. A favorable forecast and an extra hour overnight as clocks fell back. We're on the
00:16side of athletes who traveled from around the world.
00:20Weather can affect how runners feel and how fast they finish. On Sunday, light winds and temperatures in the 50s
00:27offered favorable conditions for runners chasing personal records. During the unusually warm New York City Marathon in 2022, the average
00:36finishing time was about 11 minutes slower than in 2021, according to data from New York Roadrunners.
00:42On First Avenue, the crowds brought cowbells, signs, and their best cheers. Looking ahead, Climate Central projects that if heat
00:51-trapping emissions remain high, temperatures that help runners perform their best will become less likely at the New York City
00:58Marathon by 2045. For AccuWeather, I'm Heather Fordham.
