NYRR: Win Non-Complimentary Entrance to NYC Marathon 2012

On NYRR.org:

Win Guaranteed Entry to the 2012 Marathon
Special opportunity: On November 6 & 7, tell us you’re interested in running the ING New York City Marathon 2012 , and we’ll contact you as soon as the application opens. Plus, you’ll be automatically entered into a sweepstakes for a chance to win one of 43 non-complimentary guaranteed entries to the marathon’s 43rd running; 10 of those winners will also receive a Grand Prize of non-complimentary guaranteed entry to the 2012 NYC Half and a free NYRR training program. [Learn more and enter the sweepstakes]

This would be amazing... Unfortunately, their little Monday quest where you take a picture of yourself holding a specific marathon-approved item in the pavilion in Central Park is a little difficult when you're a teacher and you have an actual job and you only have from 9:00 AM 'til 1:00 PM... But I did submit a reason, so you never know...


As stated via e-mail:

Marathon Monday Mania is coming to town, and you don't want to miss it. Enter our special sweepstakes in New York on Monday, November 7, and you could win non-complimentary guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon 2012.

Show us that you're the ultimate ING New York City Marathon runner by following our contest rules to win:

• Take a photo of yourself holding a special marathon item at the Marathon Pavilion (67th Street and Central Park West) on Monday between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.; check out the eligible items on our site.

• Show that photo—yes, it can be on your camera or on your phone—to an NYRR representative in front of the Marathon Pavilion to receive a copy of the full contest rules and a contest form. You can also "Like" us on Facebook, and then post the photo for the world to see.

• Fill out that form with your e-mail address, so we can enter you into our database to receive notification when the ING New York City Marathon 2012 non-guaranteed entry application launches.

• Hand the completed form back to an NYRR representative in front of the Marathon Pavilion by 1:00 p.m. or bring it to our 9 East 89th Street headquarters and give it to our reception desk by 7:00 p.m. (on Monday) to be entered into this sweepstakes to win a non-complimentary guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon on November 4, 2012.

This is your chance to win a guaranteed spot before other runners can even apply for the non-guaranteed entry drawing. Two winners will be chosen in a random drawing on Tuesday, November 8, and posted on our site and our Facebook page.


Marathon Monday Mania Sweepstakes
On Marathon Monday—November 7, 2011—you have a special opportunity to
enter a contest to win a very exciting prize: one guaranteed entry* for the
ING New York City Marathon 2012 on November 4, 2012!

Rules of Sweepstakes

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:
On Monday, November 7, between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., take a photo of yourself holding one of the following items in front of the Marathon Pavilion (adjacent to the marathon finish in Central Park):

• Your finisher medal

• Your marathon race bib

• A bottle of Poland Spring water

• An article of ASICS clothing showing their brand mark

• A Timex watch

• A United Airlines ticket showing their brand mark

• A photo of Mario Lopez
• A packet of Emerald Nuts

• A copy of the New York Times showing Monday's Marathon results page

• A Subway sandwich in its branded wrapper

• A cup of Dunkin' Donuts coffee showing their brand mark

• A Team for Kids shirt

• A pair of Yurbuds or a face painting by Yurbuds


Show your photo to the NYRR representative on site and you will receive a copy of the contest rules and a print application that you must complete and return to the representative there by 1:00 p.m. or to the reception desk at NYRR, 9 East 89th Street, by 7:00 pm on November 7, 2011, to be entered for your chance to win one of two (2) two guaranteed entries* to the ING New York City Marathon 2012.

The e-mail address you provide on your contest application will be used to automatically enter you in the notification database for the opening of the ING New York City Marathon 2012 non-guaranteed entry application process.

Be sure to go to Facebook.com/INGNYCM, "Like" the page, and upload your photo for others to see!

Winners will be posted on NYRR's Facebook and websites and via e-mail on Tuesday, November 8, 2011

*Picture is from their email.

YONKERSRUNNER.COM

So, to make my quest easier to find and read and share with friends, I have created the very simple web URL:

YONKERSRUNNER.COM!

Facebook it, tweet it, share it with someone who likes running and food, or just read it. Either way. :-D

Charleston, SC: Official Marathon Transactions

As I sit here icing my strained inner thigh (again), I can officially state that Bradford and I have signed up for our first marathon! We switched from the half to the full, so on Saturday, Jan. 14, we will toe the line for our longest run EVER! Totally hoping the leg stands up to the training beat down. Fingers crossed. Plane tickets have been purchased as well ($170! Awesome price!)

So fly on down to Charles' Town MLK weekend and cheer for us as we embark on this life altering journey. All before Brad (and I) turn 30. What what!

http://www.charlestonmarathon.com

NYC Marathon, Dean Karnazes, and Apple-Spiced Muffins from Kat

Brad, Kat, Kat's friend Kyle, and I headed down to 110th and 5th Ave today to watch the marathon. Before spectating, Brad and I ran 10 miles on the newly opened South County Trail. Awesome run, though freezing, as demonstrated by the white layer of frost covering all vegetation and vehicles this morning. Then, we showered, hopped on the 1, and proceeded to Kat's apartment to be fed apple-cinnamon-raisin-walnut muffin amazingness (ala Kat) and bottomless coffee.

We missed the front runners of the women, but we saw the men, and boy were they cooking. Mutai had a new world record for the course on this perfect November day, so it was super cool to see the course record shattered by 2 minutes! We were right before mile 23, so they were definitely in the home stretch.

Kat is a master cheer-er, getting smiles, thumbs up, thanks, and nods. Meanwhile, I spotted Dean Karnazes. I said, "That's Dean Karnazes!" and then hollered "GO DEAN!" He turned around, smiled, and fist-pumped. Total awesomeness. He wasn't wearing his name or anything to identify him as a "celebrity" so it was really cool that I recognized him.

Also saw Apolo Ohno, the Olympic speed skater, who was running for Team Subway and charity.

We left after the 3:40 pace crew came through. Tired, hungry, and ready for some football. But definitely worth checking out if you ever happen to be in NYC for the marathon. Completely and utterly inspirational.

Beauty and the Beach

On a blustery November morning, Ursula and I trekked out to Long Branch for the 5 mile Beauty and the Beach all-women run. Ursula was supported by HER HUSBAND, and both of us were supported by Beebe and Shea-dog.

The night before we picked up our packets, surprised to find bags awaiting us. An awesome long-sleeved technical t-shirt, a water bottle, gu, gu chomps, a luna bar, various papers, et cetera. Ursula purchased a running belt and some more gu, 'cause nothing beats a little gu when you're feeling down! We said our goodbyes, and each went our separate ways, to indulge in pasta and wine pre-race dinners. (Ursula: whole wheat pasta and marinara, Jamie, chicken pad thai from Bamboo Leaf. Delicious happiness!)

So this morning as we lined up for the race, goosebumps and all, we jumped around to the sounds of the DJ for warmth and shared training tips. Then, we ran off into the horizon, looped around, headed back, waved at Beebe, Shea, and THE HUSBAND, got our picture taken, and kept running. We looped around again, head down to purport to avoid the driving gale forces, and smiled again for Shea, Beebe, and THE HUSBAND, finally crossing the line in a very respectable 56:46! (By very respectable I mean totally awesome!) We picked up some grub and water, and basked in the glory of running 5 miles on a frigid November morn. A good time with a great friend!

New Name!

So, this is now found under yonkersrunner.blogspot.com

Mostly because I'm writing less about restaurants and more about running and cooking.

So there you have it. Yonkersrunner. That's me!

Girls on the Run

Beauty and the Beach on Saturday!

Very excited.

I ran 7 miles twice this week already, and also hitting the gym for some strength training. Marathon expo tomorrow with Kat, and then yoga in Bronxville with Beebe. Friday night, heading down the shore, and picking up race essentials, and then running 5 miles with the girls (and picking up my 3rd place in the Dog Trot!) on Saturday. Sunday, running 10 and then heading to the "real" Bronx to watch some of the marathon. Hoping for good weather, lots of smiles, and getting through this work week!

Awesome, healthy chili for dinner, which will last through the week, so I won't have to worry about Brad since he's working late for the next 3 days. Also managed to make banana bread and pumpkin-brownies this week. And, we saw Rum Diaries last night (dinner and a movie Tuesdays!). Movie was ok, made me want a tan, rum, a tan, to be warm, to be in the Caribbean, and a tan really badly. Not nearly as wild as Fear and Loathing, and a little odd--not a comedy, not a drama, but I don't totally regret seeing it. Plus, the inexpensive salmon dinner at the theater (Studio 3) with a nice Sam can't be beat. Yardhouse is open, so we'll hit that up next Tuesday. Crazy week already. Trust me, I'm baffled at the amount I've managed to jam pack into this week already.