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But the real pleasure here is in watching James Roday (who co-wrote and directed the episode) and Dulé Hill work their way through a midnight movie marathon's worth of horror references, none funnier than when Gus is repeatedly mistaken as Count Chocula when it's so obvious (to him and Shawn, anyway) that he's dressed as the "iconic" Blacula.

Matt's Guide to Wednesday TV: Halloween Hilarity and Horror, South Park and More! 2011

The runners were getting in touch with their inner 6-year-olds in one of the marathon's most obscure rituals: personalizing their fluid bottles.

The Fine Art of Staying Hydrated Joshua Robinson 2011

Mary Wittenberg, the president and chief executive of New York Road Runners, which organizes the marathon, said using the ferries has allowed the race to accommodate an additional 5,000 participants, alleviating demand for spots in the race while generating more money for the marathon's charities.

Grueling Feat...of Logistics Scott Cacciola 2011

As Peter Ciaccia, the marathon's technical director, put it: "This is a massive operation comparable to the invasion of a small country."

Grueling Feat...of Logistics Scott Cacciola 2011

The Pulaski, which bridges Brooklyn and Queens, marks the marathon's halfway point, an accomplishment in its own right.

A Bridge Under Troubled Runners Scott Cacciola 2011

Buses then took them to the marathon's "start village" at Fort Wadsworth.

Grueling Feat...of Logistics Scott Cacciola 2011

During a long run in Central Park with my AOL teammate Caitlin, we stopped for a quick stretch and water break at Tavern on the Green, the marathon's finish line.

Emily Faherty: Hips Don't Lie: Countdown to the New York City Marathon Emily Faherty 2011

The marathon's director, Louran van Keulen, has redistributed the budget traditionally spent on attracting top international runners – usually Kenyans – and redirected it into a "stimulus program" for local competitors.

Dutch marathon organisers run into trouble with Kenyans 2011

During a long run in Central Park with my AOL teammate Caitlin, we stopped for a quick stretch and water break at Tavern on the Green, the marathon's finish line.

Emily Faherty: Hips Don't Lie: Countdown to the New York City Marathon Emily Faherty 2011

Matthew Swartz, who runs the marathon's event management and logistics division, said it was a huge success.

Grueling Feat...of Logistics Scott Cacciola 2011