On November 4, 2012, I will be doing what I never thought I would even consider doing a year ago: running the NYC Marathon. I was always one of those people who was annoyed by the marathon (at least those times I was actually awake early enough for it to make my sedentary life more difficult...) I've been in New York for almost 18 years now, and the first time I even watched the marathon was last year, as I worked the 24 mile water station with my fellow Front Runners. And that is exactly where I finally got a chance to see what everyone has been talking about.
Being at mile 24 from start to finish gave me a chance to see the first wheelchairs go through, followed shortly by the elite men and women, and then the 47,000 men and women continuing for the next ten or so hours. What I witnessed was one of the most exciting things I have ever seen. And I couldn't wait to sign up for 2012!
Not only do I get the chance to run, but I will be doing it for a great cause! I will be raising funds for Harlem United, and those funds will help provide an array of HIV/AIDS support and preventative services to those most in need. My goal is to raise $3,500. Feel inspired to help me reach my goal, you soon to be faithful blog reader? To make your 100% tax deductible donation, go here: DONATE!
So here I am, getting ready for two firsts... first marathon, and my first ever blog! (Something else I never thought I would do.) From now until November 4, I will be doing updates on my progress right here. If you would like to be notified via email when I post a new entry, simply enter your email address in the area to the right.
Here we go!
Here we go!
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