DONE AND DONE
- By loramarie03
- 25 April, 2012
- 16 Comments
Done, done, done and DONE! I’m so excited to report that I finally finished up the invitations. Signed, sealed and almost delivered. I dropped about a third at the post office yesterday (I think everyone in line behind me wanted to kill me since they have to weigh each and every one…) and the rest today.
What a great feeling!
I actually considered skipping my run this morning since I really wanted to finish these up. Instead, I shortened my run and skipped the arm workout afterwards because I knew if I didn’t run at least a few miles, I’d be kicking myself later.
Especially since today is Marathon Opening Day! It’s the day when NYRR announces who is “IN” for this year’s ING NYC Marathon. I dropped my name in the lottery, but have probably a 1% chance of actually getting in since they don’t let in a lot of people from NYC since we can get in with guaranteed entry. I’m going that route next year, but really hoping I get super lucky so I can get in… fingers crossed. I ran the ING NYC Marathon in 2010 and it was an AMAZING race. Even though the price is steep (I think it’s around $250 this year!), it is so worth it because there really is no other marathon like it.
Anyways, Marathon Opening Day kicks off at 12 p.m. EST with an online broadcast that announces some names and has special guest appearances. I tried to RSVP to attend, but it filled up so fast I didn’t have a chance. Ah well, my computer screen is just as great, right??
Did you put your name in for the ING NYC Marathon lottery? What’s your favorite race?
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NYC is on my bucket list of races to run. I am glad that it is the worth the price because $250 is an insane amount to pay for a marathon.
I hope they don't keep increasing it, but I guess a lot of it comes from having to shut down the bridges and major city streets (which is what makes it so amazing!).
Wow, you marathon runners … always something on the horizon! My partner is the same, he ran the London Marathon on Sunday, and three days later he's already put date on the calendar for entry into next year's and has just entered an October Marathon in Chester,UK. Pop over to my blog if you fancy a read about my London Marathon trip.
Fleur xx
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Checking it out!!
It is so addicting… hahah.
Yup, it's addicting : )
I put my name in! hoping for the best. I was very disappointed with the ceremony No names announced or scrolled! Ahhh still waiting to hear! Good luck!
I know! I heard that NYRR is having issues processing? I mean they do have thousands of people to process so I guess it's understandable…
I ran 2010 as well! Very exciting race and GREAT spectators. So supportive.
Congrats on finishing up the invitations, although I think I missed what they were for?
Oh they are our wedding invitations!
One step closer. 
I'm in the lottery and I JUST WANT TO KNOW! It's taking so long, haha. But congrats on finishing your wedding invitations!
Thanks!! I'm so sad, I didn't get in.
They have it posted now!!
My fave race ever is Dick Collin's Firetrails 50. Small trail race here in the Bay Area. LOVE IT! Sorry you didn't get in.
Ooh that sounds like a cool race! Ah thanks, although I can't be too sad… I knew I only had a 5% chance of getting in since they don't like to let in us New Yorkers since we have a guaranteed option…
Thanks for stopping by my blog!! I'm excited I found yours, I can't wait to read more
And as you know, I got into the NYC Marathon… so excited!! =) =)
YAY welcome!!
Good luck with the lottery!!