My neighborhood is buzzing with activity.

Moving vans, construction trucks, long beds brimming with metal risers, power lines being strung with TV vans on the grassy knolls, welcome signs.

The NYC Marathon grows exponentially every year.

Last year there were 50,000 runners and many arrive from out of state and foreign countries with a large posse.

The semi-naked local runners started their trial runs yesterday.

Last week workers began the arduous job of erecting a temporary retail store in the Tavern on the Green parking lot.

I love when all the flags of every country are set up on the road to the finish line.

When people are being assaulted and pickpocketed or scammed you cannot find a cop in Central Park.

These days there are dozens of NYC’s fattest standing around, eating vendor hot dogs, Good Humor treats and popping nuts.

The NYC Marathon is one of the largest in the world. Only 4% of applicants are accepted. Non-members pay $315 and members, $255.

In the case of the Marathon, if you build it they will come and come they will starting their practice laps this week culminating in a date with marathon destiny on Sunday, November 3rd.