Jennie Finch To Follow In Amani Toomer's Footsteps, Run NYC Marathon For Charity

NEW YORK (WFAN/AP) — Retired softball star Jennie Finch will run the 2011 ING New York City Marathon for charity.

The 31-year-old Finch gave birth to her second son in June. She'll start last in the field, and sponsor Timex will donate $1 to New York Road Runners' youth programs for each person she passes.

Former Giants receiver Amani Toomer did the same last year and overtook more than half the field, raising $25,817.

Listen: Finch with WFAN's Boomer & Carton

This is Finch's first marathon. She ran a half-marathon while 20 weeks pregnant.

Finch won an Olympic gold medal in 2004 and silver in 2008. She retired last year.

The NYC Marathon will be run on Nov. 6.

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