9. Help Marathon Runners Down the Subway Stairs
After putting their bodies through 26.2 miles of a grueling route, marathoners are often struggling to get back home. In 2014, the New York Times put out the above humorous but cringeworthy video about runners fighting “through fatigue and physical exhaustion on the streets of Manhattan.”
Subway steps can be exhausting on any regular day. Think about how your muscles ache after conquering a long flight, then imagine doing that after running 26.2 miles. Subway stairs are some of the most brutal, so help a marathoner down the stairs if you see one!
