Since this is probably my last year in NYC, I decided to try and do the NYC Marathon 9+1 Program this year so I can definitely run the marathon in 2024 (apparently the raffle odds ranged between 2.4% to 18% which seems low).

If anyone wants to join me on any of the races or volunteering for 2023, here’s the list:

  1. Sunday, 5/7/23 - NYRR Newport 5K in Jersey City
  2. Saturday, 5/20/23 - RBC Brooklyn Half in Prospect Park (volunteering for the +1)
  3. Saturday, 6/17/23 - NYRR Queens 10K in Flushing Meadows Corona Park
  4. Sunday, 6/25/23 - Achilles Hope & Possibility 4 Miler in Central Park
  5. Saturday, 7/15/23 - NYRR Retro 4-Miler in Central Park
  6. Sunday, 7/30/23 - NYRR Team Championships 5 Miler in Central Park
  7. Saturday, 8/19/23 - TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 12 Miler in Central Park
  8. Saturday, 8/26/23 - NYRR Grete’s Great Gallop 10K in Central Park
  9. Sunday, 9/17/23 - New Balance Bronx 10 Miler in the Bronx
  10. Saturday, 9/30/23 - TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 18 Miler in Central Park

The whole thing ended up costing $305 after signing up for the NYRR annual membership plan and race fees which was lower than expected. Putting this out for public accountability and trying to manifest it: aiming for a ~3 to 3:10 marathon this year. If you’re similar or better than me pace-wise, tet me know if you ever want a training partner!