Thanks to RunningLaur for putting together the Hooray Spring Six Miler, which I chose to use my 6k run. With a week to go before my actual race, I definitely took it easy, staying in zone 2. It's been a chilly start to spring, but I'll take it!
For some of you on facebook, you may have already read my status update. I'm trying so so hard not to plan too far ahead. Not to get overly excited, but I just can't help it.
I mentioned a few months back that the ladies of the running group and I signed up for the lottery of Nike's Half Marathon in San Francisco. We tried last year, and didn't get in. Well, I swear I read somewhere that everyone's credit cards would be charged, and those not selected would be credited the amount, so when the close of registration hit on Thursday, and I saw that my credit card was charged yesterday, I didn't get excited. This morning 3 of the ladies of the group came running to me announcing we got in... I hate being the bearer of bad news, but I let them know about the cards being pre-charged... everyone. I swear I read that somewhere, and one of the other girls had read the same thing somewhere! So, we all agreed not to get our hopes up.
After our run, I got out my iPhone, pulled up the bookmarked page of the race, and brought up the FAQ's, which states the following:
WHAT IS THE RANDOM DRAWING PROCEDURE?
Participants must visit NikeMarathon.com for a link and submit their registration online prior to March 18th, 2009 at 11:59pm PDT to qualify for the random drawing. Only one registration will be allowed per person and duplicate registrations will be removed prior to the random drawing. Names will be drawn by a randomized and automatic computer program, and only runners selected for the 2009 Nike Women’s Marathon will have their credit card charged for the race registration fee. Once credit card payment has been verified, accepted participants will be notified via email at the end of March. Note: If your credit card is not authorized, you will not be selected! Participants not selected by the random computer drawing will also receive an email in late March with this notification.
IF I'M READING THIS RIGHT, AND I'VE READ IT ABOUT A THOUSAND TIMES... WE'RE IN?!?!?!!!! I've never been to San Francisco! Oh! And for those of you who don't know, I ♥ firemen; Jay is not convinced I'll return home after the race. :) Guess it's time to get some serious hill training in! So, until I get an actual confirmation and see my name on the list, I will try to keep my excitement controlled. I will try.
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I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. Keep us posted!
WOOHOO!! Seems like you got in!!! I'm super pumped for you! =) You can still blog from SanFran if you decide not to come back ;-)
For ATB next week, I'm having a post-race meet and greet with people from runningmania.com. It's going to be a big group, 45+ people not all members of RM. You're welcome to join us it's here:
http://www.acclamation.ca/
I hope you get in, sounds like a good time!
Good luck with the big race coming up too!
That is super good news Mel!!
I am very happy you got in to the Nike Half Marathon! How exciting for you!!!
And next week? YOUR GOING TO ROCK IT!!!
Congrats! Yes, you got in. That's what happened to us last year...this year? no charge yet. I'm crossing my fingers that my Capital One card didn't update over the weekend...but I'm not optimistic...darn!
Wow, you got it, congrats. Is this the tapering week before the event?
I am sure you will run a fast 30K.
only runners selected for the 2009 Nike Women’s Marathon will have their credit card charged for the race registration fee
Sounds like you're in! YEAY!!!
do me a favor, when you feel a rush of euphoria during the run from endorphines, smile for me. Then rock it!
That's so great you are so ready for your race and the nike marathon sounds like an awesome one. I, too, have a slight obsession with fireman. When I was a sophomore in college I convinced one of the guys to let me sit in his truck during a false alarm. I'm only 4'11 and had on a bright winter hat with a pompom on it, he probablly thought I was about 8
I forgot which of the three credit cards I registered under. I'm sort of thinking I didn't get in, only because the two I checked didn't have a charge for that event, and the third one I rarely use, but I can't access that card's site.
Ah well. Maybe next year, again.
OHH I hope you got in! SF is fantastic we love visiting there and the race is a lot of fun (VERRRRYYY HILLY)
I will keep my fingers crossed for you, Mel. I've heard a lot about the cute firemen. If...when you get there, don't forget to take a camera and take lotsa pics for me.
And the 30K is almost here!!!
congratulations! It's a big step.
Good luck in your race this week. Run hard and run smart. Hope you get into Nike. San Francisco is an amazing city. If I could do it all over again, I'd go straight there after college.
Crossing my fingers that it means you're in!! Keep us posted.
How exciting! I hope, hope, hope it means y'all got in!! We ran the San Francisco Half Marathon (not the Nike Women's but still in SF) for my 40th birthday (~Aug 3rd) last summer and had a BLAST!! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.
Sounds like you got in! Awesome!
My fingers and toes are crossed for you and your friends.
tick,tick,tick 30K is close!
I really hope you're in! GOod luck!
I'm so excited for you! I hope that you are really in (sounds like it). That is just wonderful. :) I can't wait to hear all about your new journey.
HI Melanie
Congrats on getting in!
Best of luck on the 30k next week and I will be hoping that you get some nice weather.
BTW, I really enjoy your blog as it is such a positive place and truly well written.
Your widget runner girl on the left is AWESOME. She has got some moves...
How exciting, that is awesome, I got chills for you! I hope to get into that race one day. Good luck on your race next week!
Great news - I've never been to SF either. That will be so fun! Hope you have a restful week before the big race next weekend.
OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG, I totally missed your FB status but this is freaking amazing news! EEEEEEEEEEEEE!
The women's half in Toronto will be good practice, but the SF event??! It's going to be amazing.
Yahoo!!!!!!
Wow! That is soooooooo exciting and what's more, it's very cool that you do have something to look forward to after this weekend's race-- I'm finding it hard to picture life without a similar goal. Yay!
Yup, definitely sounds like you got in! Congratulations! You'll love the race, just be sure to practice your hils!
No charge on my card yet... :(
That rocks! Congratulations. You will have such a blast...and you don't need to contain your excitement!
Nice! have fun!
I read it the same way. I think you're in!
Congrats on getting in!
And, good luck on the 30K!!
Sounds like more than a glimmer of hope to me Melanie - good luck!! Can't wait to hear...
yayyyyyy so exciting!!!! SF is such a cool city :) you will love it!
Awesome!! That's so cool! I've only been to SF once but loved it -- you'll have a great time!!!
I love SF... been there once. Loved it. Have fun.
Yeah, sistre, I ? firemen too! They always look like they're up to something! SOMEONE should be grilling them! Be sure to ask them the HARD questions, like why DO they wear red suspenders?
But you can't always tell when they're lying because sometimes their pants are on fire even when they're not prevaricating because of, you knowm, the whole firefighting thing
Congrats on getting into the Nike Girly-run!
Awesome news; welcome from one CA to another!
have a great week and I'll be cheering for you!
best wishes with the 30K!
Ohhhh I hope you get in! The waiting is the worst.
You are going to LOVE SF!! Hills will be your friends so you better hit them girl!!
What time is your race on Sunday? My HM starts at 5am EST.
I hope that means your in!
And good shout out to the iPhone, I am on week 2 with mine, loving it!
Woo hoo!!!! Congrats!!! I hope you get the cool Tiffany's necklace in the goody bag, like they had last year!!
I hated living in SF, but running there is AWESOME!! Great weather, and the scenery is amazing! The marathon course is gorgeous!!
I hope you're in - I hear it's an awesome race! Good luck! :-)
Congrats on getting into the race! You're going to have so much fun. The race is a blast but be prepared for the hills. People will tell you they are not that bad. They are lying. :)
hope you get in ! Good luck with your race...
Looks to me like you got in!!!! Yahoooooo!!!!!!
Congratulations!!!!!
i'm certainly no expert on the sf marathon but i thought i'd heard that you are in if your card gets charged. either way, i hope you are! how fun!!! congrats :)
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