The New York City ING Marathon has finished, and those who crossed the finish line are famished. Intense exercise such as running combats the effects of an aging metabolism, allowing runners to consume more calories than the average joe. (Remember reading about Michael Phelps’ diet?) New York Magazine caught up with several “elite runners” along with celebrity New York City

Chef Bastianich pacing himself for the finish line. Image courtesy of New York Magazine
chef Joe Bastianich who also completed to find out what meal they indulged in after completing the marathon.
More: Check out chef/marathon runner Bastianich’s food blog here