Thursday, November 3, 2011

3TT: NYC Marathon Edition ...

Chill - Apparently, I am running a marathon in three days. Have you heard about it? It's like the biggest freaking marathon out there. Something like 47,000 runners are expected cross the start line of the NYC Marathon. And I will be one of them.

Oddly, I am completely unfazed by this fact. I haven't tapered (because my unorthodox plan said not to). I haven't checked the weather (although, several people have attempted to give me updates). I don't have a single thing packed (which is very unlike me). At this point, I am beyond chill. Maybe it's because I feel super ready. Maybe it's because I'm not grasping the magnitude of what I am about to do. Who knows? Either way, taper madness has forgotten to make a pit stop here.

Stalk Me - The one thing that hasn't eluded me is what I will be wearing on Sunday. And it looks a little something like this (although my socks will be solid black, not argyle) ...

So, if you are spectating and happen to see me, please call me out. And if you are at home, staring at your computer, please feel free to stalk me. My bib number is 30328 and I start in wave 2 at 10:10 a.m.

Solicited Advice - Have you run NYC before? Do you have any tips for having a successful race? I want to hear them. If not, then just tell me I'm awesome and that NYC doesn't know what's about to hit it.
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34 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 3, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    GOOD LUCK!!! So excited for you and can't wait to hear all about it :)

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  2. Run with JessNovember 3, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    SO EXCITED FOR YOU! YOU ARE DO GOING TO ROCK IT!! Good Luck! I want to do NYC Marathon so bad! I need the down-low on how to get in. I already told the hubs NYC will be my next 26.2...

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  3. mom27gNovember 3, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Good luck and have fun - I will be stalking you on the computer!!! :)

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  4. RachelNovember 3, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    You are going to rock it!! NYC doesn't know what's about to hit it! I won't be able to fully stalk you due to the fact I will be traveling back from Savannah. :) Best of luck!

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  5. MarleneNovember 3, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Must be an interesting feeling to be so chill about everything... wonder if it will hit when you board your plane, or tuck in the night before the race, or not at all.


    Have a great trip!!! No words of encouragement needed. You've got this!

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  6. Running RicigNovember 3, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    You're going to do awesome!! If i see you on tv, i'll still call out!

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  7. MotherRunnerNovember 3, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    You'll do great! Can't wait to hear your thoughts on the race!

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  8. AnonymousNovember 3, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Argyle is faster than black. Scientific fact!

    Best of luck this weekend.

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  9. BeckaNovember 3, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Good luck, and have a great time. Wish I was joining you! Next year...

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  10. TNTcoach KenNovember 3, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    You are awesome and NYC doesn't know what's about to hit it! LOL

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  11. KarenNovember 3, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Have a great time, Tonia! So excited for you, NYC is going to be awesome :)

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  12. Amanda - TooTallFritzNovember 3, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Gett'em Girl!! I just hope you stil have pink hair so maybe the cameras will pan to you! Good luck, not that you need it, YOU'RE ready!

    Amanda

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  13. MollyNovember 3, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    I think I have enough taper madness for the both of us....Good Luck!

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  14. UnknownNovember 3, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Have an amazing race!

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  15. UnknownNovember 3, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    good luck in NYC, you will rock it :)

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  16. Runners FuelNovember 3, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Good luck this weekend you'll do great!!

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  17. AnonymousNovember 3, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    You're awesome! DUH! :D

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  18. UnknownNovember 3, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    You are awesome, NYC is in big trouble!

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  19. kimertNovember 3, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Good luck!!

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  20. bobbiNovember 3, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    You are going to KICK NY ass!! Can't wait to hear ALL about it :)

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  21. giraffyNovember 3, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    You're obviously ready to kill it. HAVE FUN!

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  22. CarolineNovember 3, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    I will check on you! online and on TV!!1 good luck!!!!

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  23. ~* Jenn *~November 3, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Good luck! You are going to rock the 26.2 miles for sure!

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  24. MeredithNovember 3, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    You're awesome!! Can't wait to hear how it goes... NYC isn't going to know what hit it :)

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  25. JuliaNovember 3, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    ummmmm DUH you are awesome. and totally about to dominate! good luck!

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  26. The JesseNovember 3, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    GOOD LUCK & have fun :) I love NYC!!!

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  27. XLMICNovember 3, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    You are AWESOME! and NYC doesn't know what's about to hit it :)

    Go, T!!!!!

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  28. AnonymousNovember 3, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    My friend wrote a few NYCM Tips, here it goes:
    http://www.gotracygo.com/2011/10/tracys-nycm-tips.html

    http://www.gotracygo.com/2011/10/tracys-nycm-tips-day-2-bridges.html

    http://www.gotracygo.com/2011/10/tracys-nycm-tips-part-three.html

    I still can't believe this time last year I was contemplating running the Richmond Marathon with you guys and now I'm living in the freaking Philippines and rarely get more than a 3 mile run in. ACK!

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  29. RunningWithSass.comNovember 3, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    good luck girl! Hope you have a GREAT time!

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  30. Shellyrm ~ just a country runnerNovember 3, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    So glad that you are calm and ready for your race! I know your training has you ready! It will be an amazing race. Enjoy it!

    47,000 runner I can't even imagine that!

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  31. Jess @ Blonde PonytailNovember 3, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    GOOD LUCK T!!! Will be cheering for you from the left coast!!

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  32. JessicaNovember 3, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    I read your blog all the time and never commebnt for some reason!

    GOOD LUCK this weekend!! My goal in life is to balance my family, work, and running the way you do!!

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  33. AnonymousNovember 3, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    You're awesome and NYC doesn't know what's about to hit it. Go get that massive PR that you've been hiding. Make it your day!

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  34. KatieNovember 4, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    go get it, girl. and that's a hot pic of you! a little jealous you can pull off the running skirt. :)

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