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Desiree Ficker, runner-up in the 2006 Ironman World Championship, finished tenth in the New York City Marathon today. Ficker ran a PR of 2:39:30. For more on the race, click here.

Desiree Ficker runs to tenth at the 2009 ING NYC Marathon. Photo: PhotoRun
Desiree Ficker runs to tenth at the 2009 ING NYC Marathon. Photo: PhotoRun

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