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Re: NYC Marathon

qtownrunner — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 04:44:00 GMT

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Re: NYC Marathon

Head Band Bill — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 19:32:00 GMT

I'm in! Now for the fun part (the training!).

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Re: NYC Marathon

mainerunnah — Tue, 15 May 2007 18:18:00 GMT

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Originally posted by desertrunnergirl:
I'm confused about this lottery thing...

You might want to take a look at the web site:
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The "guranteed entry" process is explained pretty good there. Unfortunately if you were eligible for guranteed entry you needed to apply through the lottery by May 1st and then send an e-mail to the race director as explained by PacerChris which is the same thing I did and as long as you are eligible they change your status to "accepted".

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Re: NYC Marathon

HDH — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 16:24:00 GMT

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Originally posted by chrisuletz:
Back in the day (when I couldn't even dream of doing a Marathon), I think I saw something like a guide for spectators on how to follow the race (like taking the subway efficiently to important spots in the race). Does anybody have a link for something like this?

It should get posted to the website soon and there will be info at the expo.

My SO and I just got out the course map and the subway map and found our own places that were not the ones the other Million + spectators would be going to.

Re: NYC Marathon

Missy1102 — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 07:43:00 GMT

bobscam, thats great!!!! wow, what great fortune!

i'm also pretty fortunate.. my bro lives in midtown so my family and i already have a place to crash =)

Re: NYC Marathon

chrisuletz — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 03:35:00 GMT

Back in the day (when I couldn't even dream of doing a Marathon), I think I saw something like a guide for spectators on how to follow the race (like taking the subway efficiently to important spots in the race). Does anybody have a link for something like this?

Re: NYC Marathon

mainerunnah — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 16:10:00 GMT

I'm heading down with a couple of my friends in our running group. We have been trying for the past couple of weeks to really get things going with accomodations and things just fell into place for us this past week.

I happened to be on a recovery run with Joan Benoit that was set up by another of my running friends and we were talking about Joan's run at New York last year with Lance. When I mentioned that we were heading down this year for the race, this friend who is the Managing Director of Corporate Marketing for NASCAR mentioned that he was going to be out of town on business during the marathon and offered his place on the 36th Floor of the Park Avenue Tower to us. Not believing our good fortune we graciously accepted. From my understanding this place is only a mile or so from the finish line. Now to set up a rental van for the drive down and we are good to go!

How sweet is that? !http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/biggrin.gif|src=http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/biggrin.gif|border=0!

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Re: NYC Marathon

qtownrunner — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 15:56:00 GMT

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Originally posted by bigapplepie:
I'm suprised they let someone from Boston in.

No kidding. I registered with two other people that I know, one from San Diego and one from Manhattan. They let me and my friend from SD in, but not my friend in NYC.

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Re: NYC Marathon

qtownrunner — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 15:52:00 GMT

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Originally posted by run2maureen3run:
Try bed and breakfasts. They're usually cheaper.

I got a room at 55th and 8th Avenue. It's called Eden House. We're paying >15 a night, which is cheap compared to other hotels/motels.

I found mine and booked it even before I knew I got into the marathon. I figured that was better. I'd still have to pay them 25 percent of the total bill if I cancelled ... even four months in advance. It sucks. But ... I'd have a room. And from the looks of their Web site ... the room is sweet. I'm two blocks from Columbus Circle and about 2 miles from the finish line. We're in Midtown/Hell's Kitchen area.

Good luck.

That place Eden House looks sweet. I requested a price quote from them and if I can get the same deal that would be great.

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Re: NYC Marathon

bigapplepie — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 20:30:00 GMT

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Originally posted by qtownrunner:
I seriously hate New York.

Anyone know of any places that I can stay for a reasonable price?

I'm suprised they let someone from Boston in.

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