I am excited to say the least!!! This is the year of the marathon and I always wanted my first marathon to be the NYC marathon so when I found out that my “guaranteed entry” was not guaranteed because NYRR couldn’t find my 2008 entry I was upset 
I always said my firs would be NYC but I also said 2012 would be the year I would run my first marathon, I mean if the world is going to end in December I at least want to run one marathon before it does so I resigned myself to the fact the NYC may not be my first.
I entered the lottery with the hopes of getting in but I ket my expectations low because I have entered this lottery 7 times over the last 12 years and have never gotten in so I just expected the worst until I saw this:
What?!?! No way!??! I was accepted!!!!! It was meant to be!!!! NYC here I come!!!
I was out to dinner with Chris when I found out and I was so excited and he was excited for me but our conversation actually went something like this:
- Chris: You know you have to run 26.2 miles?
- Me: Yes, I can do it!!! I have run 13.1 so I just double that!!!
- Chris: It is 26.2 miles, I am not sure you should be this excited.
- Me: I can do it!!!!
I can do this!!! My goal time has always been 4 hours but at this point I just want to finish!!! Let the training begin!!!!!!!!
What race are you excited about doing his year??
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I was so excited when I saw you got in!!!!!!!! I remember that feeling when I got in last year – shock and excitement!
You are going to LOVE it. Congrats!
Heather recently posted..2012 Silver Spoon Awards Party Preview #2
Congrats, girl!! So excited you got in. The NYC Marathon is one of my favorite courses and hands-down, my favorite marathon!! =) If you need any advice, let me know!! I’ve run parts of the course HUNDREDS of times!!! =)
Michele @ nycrunningmama recently posted..Officially Published!!
So exciting – congrats!!
Heather (Where’s the Beach) recently posted..Hot Run, Hot Fajitas
Congrats! So exciting:)
hikermom recently posted..Trail Run Times Two
Congrats!!!! You can totally do 26.2.
Robin recently posted..When to Retire Running Shoes
That’s so exciting! I love how our non-running friends and significant others all think we are pretty much crazy for WANTING to (and paying for it) run 26.2 miles.
Travel Spot recently posted..Do & Do Not: You
Thanks, yeah I think as as runners we sometimes forget that running 26.2 miles is not normal!!
Congratulations Toni!! This is wonderful!!
Thanks Monique!!
I’m so excited for you, Toni! That’s awesome– can’t wait to see how your training unfolds… enjoy the process!
Laura recently posted..Drink Chia review and giveaway
Thanks so much!!!
Congrats! I’ll see you at the starting line in November!
Jen Correa @ Mom’s Gotta Run recently posted..Here I Am
Thanks, see ya there!!!
Congratulations! It will be fun reading about your training.
Debbie @ Live from La Quinta recently posted..New Shoes, La Jolla Half Marathon, and Tapering
Congratulations! Persistence and perseverance pays off!
My twin and I didn’t get in – which was good because we’re going to run the Chicago Marathon together on October 7 and then I’ll run the Philadelphia Marathon by myself on November 18!
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Thanks!!! Good luck on both of yours!!
Congrats!! That will be an awesome first!!
Katie recently posted..Living in the past – Part Two
Thanks!!!!
Congrats! Someday I’ll get there. My favorite full has to be Denver RnR. I’m heading back this year for my third go around. Have fun in NYC!
Lynne recently posted..Who Interrupted My Run With A Hill?
Thanks!! Good luck in Denver, maybe I’ll do that one 2nd!!
Congratulations!!! So exciting!
This is a mellow year for me – no really exciting race plans. But that’s ok. I’m just enjoying no pressure this year.
MCM Mama recently posted..From 5k to Marathon (or not)
Thanks!! Mellow is good!
I’m so happy for you, I know how much this means to you and YES! You CAN do it!!!!
Missy recently posted..Sometimes Goodbye Is a Second Chance
Congratulations!! That is awesome news!
Thanks!!
Congrats!! Good luck with your training!
Alex @ Healthy Life Happy Wife recently posted..Little baby run & a Friday rant
So excited for you! What a great debut marathon to do. I’m sure you’ll love every minute of it (ok, that’s a lie b/c you don’t enjoy every minute of a marathon, but…).
I’m very excited about my fall marathon, which is California International in early Dec.
misszippy1 recently posted..How’s your balance? (and a MOTOACTV winner)
Thanks!!!
Congratulations! I am so excited for you. I am excited for my first half which will be the Nike Women’s Marathon in San Fran! I have just finish plan too, I am sure those hill will kill me. But this is how I look at it. Most likely we will PR for the second, right?
Running While Mommy recently posted..The Good, The Bad and the Beautiful
Thanks so much!!! Good luck on the Nike half!!! Yes the second time will be better!!!
Congrats on gettin in!! Can’t wait to read about ur training. I recently ran my first half marathon. The Iron Girl half in Clearwater, Fl. It was tough but I’m so glad I finished. Hoping to do even better on my next one. Gotta decide which one to do next..
Candy Olivares recently posted..Where Do I Find Sweepstakes?? Part 1
Thanks!!! Congrats on your first 1/2!!
Congratulations!!! That is awesome!! I am looking forward to my first full this fall. Here in Columbus but I am so excited!!
lauriewalksfast recently posted..One & done!
Congratulations! You will rock it!
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Thanks Margo!!!
Congrats, girl!!! I’ve heard NYC is a great marathon and awesome course! Can’t wait to hear more about it all!
Melissa @ Live, Love, & Run recently posted..Monday Runspiration – 12 Weeks Out
Thanks Melissa!!!
YOU GOT IN??!!!! You are the very first person I’ve heard of who actually got in via the lottery! I sadly didn’t, so I won’t be running with you, but YOU’LL ROCK IT!!! CONGRATS!
Ricole Runs recently posted..The Weekend’s Over Already? Boo.
Thanks!!!! This is like my 10th the trying to get in via the lottery so I think I was due!!!