tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056853145561997056.post4226605654391039488..comments2023-05-19T06:33:42.703-04:00Comments on Planes, Trains, and Running Shoes: New York City Marathon: 9+1 Guaranteed Entry OptionChristy Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15174474126186536847noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056853145561997056.post-90539989382456043962011-11-09T17:06:09.213-05:002011-11-09T17:06:09.213-05:00i too made the final 3 years out in the 4th cut, a...i too made the final 3 years out in the 4th cut, and i actually didnt know about the 9+1. i think its actually pretty cool but i definitely see where you are coming from. you have such a kind heart and i have no doubt you would LOVE running a race for charity. it means SO much more than just signing up and running. its crazy to think of the amount of money we spend on running, huh?..:danielle:..https://www.blogger.com/profile/07886287513904546117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056853145561997056.post-15612595630079477292011-11-09T15:32:26.245-05:002011-11-09T15:32:26.245-05:00Luckily I made the last cutoff for the "3 str...Luckily I made the last cutoff for the "3 strikes and you're in" rule so if anything I'll be running the race in 2014. If I get the itch to run it in 2013 though, I'll keep this in mind. It is a decent amount of money for semi-basic races. I can really only see myself spending that kind of money on bigger, well known runs. But hey..you're in! :) Good luck next year!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414966463889025668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056853145561997056.post-30110878094522507342011-11-09T11:50:50.544-05:002011-11-09T11:50:50.544-05:00Glad I got your personal input on it, but I'm ...Glad I got your personal input on it, but I'm still going to do 9+1 so I can make sure I run it. It's been a dream of mine since I was a little girl.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264648257398440130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056853145561997056.post-12718288866107264552011-11-09T11:08:17.300-05:002011-11-09T11:08:17.300-05:00Just ran the NYC marathon and qualified with 9+1. ...Just ran the NYC marathon and qualified with 9+1. When you see the logistics that go into getting the Marathon off and finished smoothly, you will see why they need the money they charge. Thank goodness for 9+1, it allowed my wife and I to fulfill a dream and cross the finish line together holding hands. It was the experience of a lifetime. Good luck and I hope you enjoy it next year. The Marathon indeed starts at Mile 20. Brace yourself.... but have FUN!pjkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09296571004786945909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056853145561997056.post-71921907495993459902011-11-09T09:43:02.374-05:002011-11-09T09:43:02.374-05:00I got into the NYC Marathon this year by 9+1 and b...I got into the NYC Marathon this year by 9+1 and by running the actual marathon Sunday, I finished my 9+1. Doing the 9 races typically isn't so bad for me as I do all of the club points ones for my running club. I appreciate that NYRR has a 9+1 for locals so we can get into the marathonin our own back yard. I agree with your point though that it is a lot of money entering all of those races and can become a bit of a burden at points. I'm not sure if I'll do it next year (depends on my school schedule) so we'll see....it was a cool experience though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056853145561997056.post-77646402431312083122011-11-09T08:52:16.430-05:002011-11-09T08:52:16.430-05:00I know the race is in high demand, but that's ...I know the race is in high demand, but that's a crazy qualifying time! 3:00?! I don't quite have the marathon bug yet (I do have the half marathon bug), so I don't think I'll be needing their 9+1 option, but good to know to start saving now if I ever do. Can't wait to read about your NYC Marathon training over the next year, super exciting!Andrea W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06337890251283076718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056853145561997056.post-91701744517480398852011-11-09T07:09:06.099-05:002011-11-09T07:09:06.099-05:00I think that all sounds ridiculously intense just ...I think that all sounds ridiculously intense just to run a marathon!Roriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08321747371423491243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056853145561997056.post-17547218096327953092011-11-09T02:59:39.620-05:002011-11-09T02:59:39.620-05:00That is certainly a lot of races and a lot of moen...That is certainly a lot of races and a lot of moeny, although I'm sure it lessens the blow since you were able to pay over time as the races happened. But, if you are a good fundraiser, I agree, that money could be much better put to use by raising it for charity.<br /><br />But, at least you are IN! Congrats!<br /><br />xoxo<br />JennaJennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07238434752028472905noreply@blogger.com