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'Wicked' Broadway actor runs NYC marathon, hops on stage for two performances
Jordan Litz finished the 26.2-mile NYC Marathon in 3:40:53 before performing two 'Wicked' shows, showcasing his endurance and dedication to his craft.
- On Sunday, Broadway performer Jordan Litz completed the New York City Marathon and left Central Park to perform the 2 p.m. matinee and 7 p.m. evening shows of Wicked.
- Litz, who trained for months, sometimes ran 18 or 19 miles before double performances as Prince Fiyero while preparing for the marathon and staying with the `Wicked` cast since May 2023.
- He finished in 3:40:53 with an average pace of 8:26 minutes per mile on the 26.2 miles course through all five New York boroughs after a race start just after 9 a.m. ET.
- Litz focused on refueling and stretching because the `Wicked` stage has a two-degree incline, and producers noted marathon fatigue plus dance moves raise injury risk, leaving his legs jelly from training.
- On Nov. 1, Jordan Litz's marathon-plus-two-show plan reached Saturday Night Live Weekend Update, joining celebrity runners Anthony Ramos and Phil Keoghan in the New York City Marathon.
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Broadway actor runs NYC Marathon, then does 2 performances of 'Wicked' later that day
One New York City Marathon runner may not have been “Defying Gravity,” but he certainly was redefining what the word endurance means. There were countless inspirational moments during the 26.2-mile race on Sunday, including the Broadway star who pushed the limits of what it means to be an athlete and a performer. Actor Jordan Litz crossed the finish line in...
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