Students interested in training to run or walk 26.2 miles may join the marathon team at Lang College. Marathoners attend weekly one-hour meetings and participate in weekly group runs/walks. While training for a marathon, members learn about training and exercise techniques, neighborhoods of New York City, and marathon history. Students may apply to run the NYC Marathon in November, although runners are chosen by lottery. Other marathons are also options. PLEASE NOTE: students are required to have a signed doctor's note indicating fitness to participate. This noteMUST be handed in to the instructor on the first day of class. Students will not be permitted to participate in the course without this note. Free check ups are available at the Student Health Clinic, even if the student has waived the University Health Insurance. To ensure having the note in time for the first day of class, check ups must be scheduled in advance.