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Armstrong to Compete in the NY Marathon

Lance Armstrong quit professional cycling, but cannot stay away from the bicycles. The Associated Press reported on Wednesday that Armstrong plans to compete in the upcoming New York Marathon this November 5. Armstrong, who is preparing for his first marathon, retired from cycling after winning an unprecedented seventh straight Tour de France last year.

"We were looking at the Chicago Marathon, but a conflict arose with the date, and New York seems to fit our schedule better," Armstrong said in a telephone interview. "I`ve been training some, but I wouldn`t call it serious. It`s just something to fill a void in my life after I quit competing as a professional cyclist."

Before committing to become a full-time cyclist, Armstrong competed in triathlons as a teenager. He indicated he has no plans to run marathons or enter triathlons professionally, at least not at this time.