It’s the moment 55,000 runners envision on marathon Sunday in the city, through all the training and through all five boroughs: finally getting to Central Park and crossing that finish line.

“The energy in New York, it exceeds all other majors,” said John Felsenthal, who ran his fourth marathon Sunday and his first in New York City.

“Super, super happy,” said Max Kiralyfi from London. “A tiny bit sick.”

“My quads are very sore, not gonna lie,” said Felicia Pasadyn, who ran her third marathon and her first in New York. “But I’m doing OK. I think I can walk it off a little bit.”

For some, it’s a new feeling.

“First marathon, like ever,” said Jessica Warner-Judd from Manchester. “My first ever one, and I wanted it to be in New York.”

Others decided to come back for more.

“This is my fo

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