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An NYRR spokesman said the organization declined to comment, and Wittenberg couldn't be reached for comment.
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"We're able to accommodate, within reason, special requests, " said Sam Grotewold, elite athlete coordinator for the NYRR.
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Since joining NYRR in the 1990s, when Rudolph Giuliani was mayor, Wittenberg said that its character has been shaped by political leadership.
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Indeed the NYRR and its marathon are well known for the care and feeding of their runners, with a volunteer force 8, 000 strong.
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The NYRR cautions runners that any unattended bags will be confiscated.
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At a press conference with NYRR CEO Mary Wittenberg, deputy mayor Howard Wolfson acknowledged that the controversy over the marathon had become a distraction, and played a role in its cancellation.
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The NYRR day says it distribute more than 32, 000 gallons of energy drink, and 54, 000 finisher recovery bags filled with fruit, bottled water, protein bars and other goodies on marathon day.
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