If I can Make it there.... NYC 2014

About a year ago around this time I was starting to consider training for a marathon. I knew it would be the most difficult thing I had ever done. I had absolutely no clue had to even enter one and had never even ran a 5K (3.2 miles). Boston was not even a thought I considered, it was New York. The New York city marathon is the largest marathon in the world. The field size is around 50,000 and it's famous for its celebrity participants, party like atmosphere and mostly flat course. Many people run New York first and then become marathon obsessed after. New York is my favorite city for many reasons, shit, who dosen't love New York.
I couldn't even tell you when it was at the time. I had no clue about marathon seasons, qualifying times and charity running. So when I looked up the website and saw that you no longer could sign up I just said to myself, next year. Little did I know that was actually going to happen but that it would be number 3 for me. I started to run for longer and outside just to get a feel for running long. After careful examination of the website I saw you could put your name in the lottery. I decided I would run a half before and see if it's possible. I guess it is:).
Every runner wants to run NY at least once. It's a beautiful course that takes you all over the city. Starts out in Brooklyn and ends in Central Park. You actually get to run down Madison Ave and 5th Ave. To any girl who loves fashion, heaven!! Boston, yeah, only one mile is in Boston proper! Boston was never the goal but it was honestly the best first race ever. I never in a million years believed I could run Boston, considering all the scary stories and lovely names like Heart Break hill. To be able to run Boston and NY in less than a year is poetic for me. My two cities, in eight months is a dream come true.
Training for New York has become exciting as well. Just the thought that I'm going to be able to complete the goal I started with makes every run end with a smile. Also, to run for a charity I really care about this time is a big push. The Arthritis foundation is a great charity that helps people with a debilitating problem. So many people I know personally have suffered from arthritis. Someday I may also need their help. I know the years of dancing without proper alignment is going to comeback to haunt me. I watched my own dad suffer from arthritic hips until he got them replaced. Every step was painful. Many of my dance friends are getting older and dealing with arthritis from past injuries and when your only source of income is when you can dance. If it hurts you better keep going if you want to eat. Not to mention the awful rheumatiod arthritis. To have inflammed joints and pain just because it's raining. I can't imagine! So I'm running my original goal and for a great cause, perfect!
There is only 10 weeks to my ultimate dream. I still have to find the perfect outfit, it will be colder so more options! I also have to find a halloween costume because it's that weekend and when in NYC for halloween, you got to do it right! I feel like I need to be pinched! It almost seems to surreal. Time to get ready, waterproof makeup and get that split time up. Because in NYC, that's were dreams are made of! Plus if Pamela Anderson can complete it, I think I'm safe!
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