Some New York City Marathon runners are paying online spell sellers to bring down Sunday’s temperatures, with forecasts calling for sunshine and afternoon highs in the low 60s.
\n\nRunners have turned to self-described witches on Etsy ahead of the November 1 race, buying spells they hope will deliver cooler conditions after months of training, the New York Post reported. The purchases include a $20 request from a first-time marathoner and a $6 offering recommended by a Brooklyn running club founder.
\n\nJessica O’Neill Lyublinksy told the Post she bought a spell for favorable weather before her marathon debut. She also asked the seller to include good health and confidence.
\n\n“Half of running a marathon, you need a little bit of delusion to get yourself through it, so I’m pretty confident in the spell! Why not?” she said.
\n\nO’Neill Lyublinksy said friends had previously purchased spells for important occasions, including a wedding. Having trained since June and already spent money on shoes, running clothes, fuel and her race entry, she considered another $20 a manageable expense.
\n\n“I figured I’ve been training for this since June and what could hurt?” she told the outlet.
\n\nLorra Barile, who founded Greenpoint’s Reckless Run Crew, recommended…
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