The NYC Marathon runs through all 5 boroughs of the city, including the Bronx, where Ted Metellus was born and raised by parents who immigrated from Haiti
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Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. "I think it's a goal that we all have, you just strive for greatness," Metellus said. "I don't think I ever woke up every single day thinking, 'I'm going to be a race director of a marathon.' I just did my job. I really love what I do."
That team approach was critical for Metellus, who began work as a race organizer, helping to stage cross-country bicycling events and marathons around the world.Over the years, he gained experience working on every aspect of race-planning, and he developed a well-rounded knowledge of how major events operate.
Metellus never dreamed he would be the race director of such a personally meaningful event, but he said earning the job came as a result of loving the work and working alongside great people. One of those colleagues was former NYRR chief executive Mary Wittenberg, who became the first female race director of the marathon in 2005. Now Metellus will break another barrier himself, and he hopes to use the opportunity to be a light for others after him.
On race day, his morning will start at 2 or 3 a.m. in Staten Island near the starting line, where he will begin to spot check parts of the course with his team. Then he'll meet with members of the media before heading to Fort Wadsworth and prepping for the first group of athletes to start at 8 a.m. He'll follow most of the race and then head to the finish line in Central Park, where he will remain until cleanup is finished. In total, his day will probably last almost 24 hours.
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