If, while watching yesterday's running of the New York City Marathon, you were thinking "With a little training I could run that thing", or "How do I meet some of those fitness chicks in shorts?", I found something you'll like.

RUN NYC is a fitness service that offers over 20 guided running tours of the Big Apple, perfect for the runner looking to explore NY on foot or meet new people. Much different than the city's usual chasing-after-the-guy-who-stole-your-wallet run, these routes let you see the parks, bridges, streets and neighborhoods of the city in a way you never could on a tour bus. They'll even create custom routes if there is something particular you'd like to see. And, for you business travelers, it beats running on the hotel treadmill.

The cost is $50 for the first six miles, and $4 per mile for each additional mile (just like a ride in a gypsy cab!), with group discounts available. Included are an NYC RUN T-shirt, discounts at local and national running stores, recovery drink, and digital pics.

www.nycrun.com for more info.