Philadelphia, Nov 22 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The historic Philadelphia Marathon starts at 7:00 am from the 22nd street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway. It is 26.2 miles long and is completely covered in the legendary history and culture of Philadelphia.

There are many students also who are participating in this great marathon and they have been diligently preparing for it since February. Running leader Cedric Edwards, said that, “We get students from around the city to train for the marathon. It’s the only program in the country that does this. So it’s a great thing for students to get out of their normal sedentary lives and run a full or a half marathon.” Running leader Cedric Edwards said, “What’s the incentive for a kid to run 26.2 miles?”

”To cross the finish line.”

Along with students, serious competing runners, other running enthusiasts include vegans too. The thirty-three old Clark, is now a vegan, and is one of 25 vegans and vegetarians from Philadelphia and the suburbs running as an unofficial team for the Humane League of Philadelphia. Vegans are those people who eat no animal products at all, including dairy and eggs.

Nick Cooney, director of the Humane League of Philadelphia, said that over the past few years, some top professional athletes, including baseball, football and hockey players, have gone vegan or vegetarian.

Philadelphia Marathon is going to be a treat for the runners eyes as well, as they will run through various establishments like hip shops and boutiques in University City and Manayunk, Independence Hall, the Betsy Ross House and the Liberty Bell.