As a five-time NYC marathon runner myself, I can attest that this race is truly one of the best days of the year. "The energy of marathon day never gets old," Rob Simmelkjaer - the CEO of New York Road Runners, the company behind the marathon - told BI. "It's just a giant block party." The sheer scale of the event - to the tune of $700 million in economic impact for the city - is a reminder of how running is experiencing a golden age.
JPMorgan's new 270 Park Avenue headquarters, opening this year, includes a wellness hub with medical clinics, meditation rooms, and a fitness center run by a company known for training professional athletes. One detail has already stirred grumbling: Employees will have to pay for gym access.