My odds for the NYC Marathon are at best zero, zip, zilch: http://espn.go.com/new-york/olympics/story/_/id/9029665/nyc-marathon-hold-lottery-again-2013 . That means I have a 1 in a Baaaaajillion shot of getting in!
*shrugs* I understand the ways to get in into the NYC Marathon are by Charity fund raising, a 9+1 program, lottery, or finally going pro and become an elite runner. Well, the people I know don't have a few hundred to dish out. So charity is out. For the 9+1 program, made me giggle reading about it. I might as well become an elite runner! After being denied 3 times, the 4th entry in is guaranteed. So, the question now is will I still be running in 4 years? Rules are always changing. Who know what they will be in 4 years. As far as becoming an elite runner...not in this life.
As for the the Run Nike Women's series, I might have better chance, but the fat lady hasn't sung "I Ran"
This guys are rooting for me!
Hahaha! I've even booked a hotel in San Fransisco that is close to the starting line! Such madness. I must have jiggled some residual runner's high left over from my last race.
I'm digging round for my plan B. Who knows? It's worth a shot!
Yes you have to try! I hope you get into one or both! NWM is a fun one, crowded but fun. Worth the trip to SF and a gorgeous course. FYI - I didn't get in through the lottery last year and signed up like 3 weeks before the race with Nike+ because they opened it up. Go figure.
ReplyDeletePaulette, You were right! SF was fun but sooooooo many runners! I've never seen that many! I want to return again some year to do it again & in better health!
DeleteI hope you get into them :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's always good to have a plan B though...
Thanks Lynne, I'm trying again this year! *crosses fingers, tosses salt over shoulder, & hangs horse shoes every where!*
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