2013 NYC Marathon!

The New York City Marathon was far from the only race cancelled because of Hurricane Sandy.  Most importantly to me, the NYRR Dash to the Finish Line 5k was also cancelled.  This race would have been my 9th in my NYRR 9+1 to get me guaranteed entry into next year's New York City Marathon.  Since NYRR cancelled the race, I still got credit toward my 9+1.  So, I'm in the 2013 NYC Marathon!

Or, I hope I am.  I suspect that a good number of people who were displaced from this year's cancelled marathon will also get guaranteed entry into next year's race.  I'll be waiting for updates from NYRR to find out how this will all work out.

Considering Sandy's disastrous impact on so many people - not being able to run the NYC marathon next year would be a small thing.  It can also be replaced by a different fall marathon in my plans.

In other hard to get into NYRR race news, the registration for the NYC Half Marathon is open.  Good luck to all who enter!