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At NYC Marathon, Cowbells Are a Signature Sound. But Why?

29 October 2026 at 10:00
Screaming fans and clanging cowbells have become the soundtrack to the New York City Marathon and to sporting events around the world.

Β© Graham Dickie for The New York Times

Fans at the 2025 New York City Marathon.

β€˜I was so sick’: is running a marathon while on a GLP-1 a bad idea?

27 October 2026 at 19:00

As the weight-loss drugs become more common, some runners find the side-effects challenging. Here’s what experts say

Keri M, a marathoner in her 50s, knew the race would be terrible.

This feeling couldn’t be chalked up to inexperience. Keri, who asked us to omit her full name due to the sensitive subject matter, has completed dozens of half marathons and four full marathons.

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Β© Composite: The Guardian/Getty Images

Β© Composite: The Guardian/Getty Images

Β© Composite: The Guardian/Getty Images

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