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2015 Chicago Marathon – Am I IN or OUT?

A little Run Jenny Run treat today....two posts in one day!  This morning the Chicago Marathon began their lottery notifications (notifications were rolling throughout the day....I wish I knew the order in which they delivered their emails).   I refreshed my Athlete Center page a billion times and saw the words Pending laughing in my face all day (some runners indicated their Lottery Status changed before they received their email notification). Finally....around 4:00PM EST...I hit refresh again... and the Lottery Status changed to Approved!  I completed my…

Marine Corps Marathon-Second Chance Registration!

Less than a week ago I received an email from the Marine Corps organization informing me I was not selected for the 40th running of the marathon (thank you for all your comments and to friends who offered to find a bib).  This morning I was checking my email when I saw this:   In case the image is too small, "The sport of running could define your circumstance as a 'false start.'  At the Marine Corps Marathon, let's just consider…

March Madness-Marine Corps Marathon-Lottery #2

A couple of weeks ago the Marine Corps opened their lottery for the 40th running of the marathon (it is going to be special, for sure), and I submitted my name.  I've already entered the Chicago Marathon lottery (selection status will be emailed on April 28, 2015).  Today the MCM announced our selection status and I was sent this email: Womp womp.  While I wait for Chicago, I'll start looking into other fall marathons, just in case (or explore the…

March Madness-Chicago Marathon-Lottery #1

Yesterday the Chicago Marathon opened up its lottery application (runners with guranteed entry could also sign up at this time).  It was fun to see #ChiMarathon references on FB, Twitter, IG, and blog posts. As you all know, Chicago is my first choice for a fall marathon.  I submitted my application and the wait begins! PS - the application process is so easy, plus there was no processing/application fee involved. Did you enter the Chicago Marathon lottery? Running with a charity?…

2015 Chicago Marathon – I Want You!

Some of you already know (or figured out through comments) that the Chicago Marathon is my top choice for a fall marathon.  Why Chicago? Image: Chicago Marathon The obvious - a flat and fast course. I’ve never visited Chicago. Would be fun to run five of the six World Marathon Majors.  I do not think I will ever qualify for Boston (hence 5/6)…I know never say never…I’ve read some great success stories (while I fully support the charity runners, I…

NYC Marathon Entry Deferred

This year I had a guaranteed entry to the 2013 ING New York City Marathon.  I was denied entry (they have a lottery system) in 2010, 2011, and 2012 thus making me eligible for an automatic entry in 2013 (I believe 2014 will the last year guaranteed entry will take place).  I was excited to train and finally run the Big Apple! In April I had the opportunity to join an amazing new project team that would require travel for 4…