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Tour star Armstrong back on road
 Armstrong makes his marathon debut in New York on November 5. LOS ANGELES, California -- Seven times Tour de France champion American Lance Armstrong announced on his website Thursday he intends to run the New York marathon in November. "We were looking at the Chicago Marathon, but a conflict arose with the date, and New York seems to fit our schedule better," said Armstrong who was also a top class triathlete. "I've been training, 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." Armstrong, 34, set his record winning streak after he had been diagnosed with cancer and given less than a 50 percent chance of survival. "I was thrilled to learn late last night of Lance's decision to run the New York City marathon," New York Road Runners president Mary Wittenberg said in a statement. "A bit like winning the lottery after you thought you had lost. "Lance epitomises both the American spirit and the spirit of the marathon and it is no surprise that his drive, motivation and focus lead him to his next challenge." 
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