I cannot not tell you how long I have been waiting to make this announcement, almost 2 months. You already know I have been training for a fall marathon, but I have been elusive as to which marathon it would be, well the cat is out of the bag, I am running the New York City Marathon with Team ASICS.
ASICS invited me to be part of the NYC Marathon team with these other amazing bloggers:
The five of us will be documenting our journey to the marathon on video which ASICS will be compiling into a series of webisodes called 5 To The Finish. You can follow the ASICS YouTube channel, Twitter, and Facebook to see all our videos and updates. Check out the first webisode below:
I ran the NYC Marathon last year-check out the recap here. It was my first marathon and one of the most amazing and rewarding experiences of my life. I never thought I would run this marathon again especially since I recently relocated to Tampa Bay, but when this amazing opportunity came my way I couldnβt pass it up!!! I am honored and thankful to have been chosen for this team!!!
Training for this marathon has been rough from moving to the Florida heat. I am lucky to have a great coach, Jess, who is amazingly supportive and can quell all my fears about running so slow in the heat in addition to the hundreds of other ones. Through Team ASICS I have also had the opportunity to get training advice from Coach Kastor! He has also been great at quelling my fears about my slow running from the heat, he has reassured me it is about the time on my feet, not the speed in which I am running! I am also lucky to have a great support in all my social media followings. Anything worth achieving takes hard work so as hard as this training has been I know the end result will be finishing the NYC Marathon for a second time!!!!
Are you training for a fall marathon?


How amazing!!!!! CONGRATS!!!! I hope I get the chance to meet you when you’re back up here for the race π
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Wow! So cool. Congrats and after training in the heat, you will fly up north! I’m doing the Miami Marathon in January. You should come!
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Awesome!!! Congrats!! I am running a fall marathon. Marine Corps. Then I am done with that distance! (i think lol)
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That’s such fantastic news! I ran the NY marathon for my first marathon last year too! I would go back in a heartbeat.
Jen @ Pretty Little Grub recently posted..Weekend Recap – The End of Summer
Seriously jealous! I’d love to run for Team Asics, since I have been wearing Asics since oh, forever! Plus NYCM!
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That is so exciting! Congrats and enjoy every minute. Can’t wait to read about it
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CONGRATULATIONS!!
That’s amazing news! I can’t wait to follow along.
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Congratulations! What an amazing honor!
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Congrats Toni! That is awesome. Love the Live Your Dreams slogan.
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congratulations! exciting news! I only run in Asics – best fitting shoes for my feet.
Mar @ Mar on the Run recently posted..Workout Highlights + Adventures in Annapolis
Oh, that’s amazing! Congratulations!!!
Nope, not training. I am one and done for marathons LOL!
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Whoo hooo! So excited for you!! What a great opportunity!! Can’t wait to hear all about it! I’m training for MCM as you know!!
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes recently posted..MCM Training Recap–Week 8
What an awesome opportunity! I’m training for MCM and I am so over running in the heat and humidity. Good luck with the rest of your training.
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This is awesome! Congrats Toni!
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Congrats on this amazing opportunity! Can’t wait to see the final race video!
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Congratulations!! I posted a shout out to you guys the other day on Periscope π I’ll have to post another one. This is so, so awesome and I can’t wait to follow along!!! Good luck with your training!!
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Thanks Natalie!!!
Congratulations ! What you have achieved is such an inspiration to others.
That’s awesome! Congrats and good luck! No fall marathon for me, but 2 half marathons coming up.
Christy@ My Dirt Road Anthem recently posted..Riding and Running
That’s so so so awesome! I love it! Congratulations, can’t wait to hear more about your journey!
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Congratulations! Running in the heat always feels soooo much tougher – but then I’m amazed at how good I feel in the cooler temps! π
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Woot! Go Team ASICS!! YOu are going to have a blast! π
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toni, that is awesome! so excited for you all! i’m running the wineglass marathon oct 4 and then marine corps on oct 25. can’t wait! π
courtney @ eat pray run dc recently posted..August Marathon Training Update
Im so happy for you! Congratulations! Can’t wait to follow your journey!
carmy recently posted..RACE REPORT: Toronto Women’s Run, 5k, 2015
This is so cool and I am totally jealous! I’ve done 2 NYCMs so far and it is my favorite…well and only marathon lol. We’ll see if Chicago can compare!
Patty @ Reach Your Peak recently posted..Chicago Marathon Training Week 12
No fall marathons this year. Just an OLY tri and two halfs. Such exciting news for you though! How incredible to be selected for such an amazing opportunity to run NYC as a part of Team Asics. Congratulations!!!!
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