I am trying to see if the New York Marathon does any exceptions for semi elite college runners. I am a sub 14 5k guy who recently graduated and got hurt so I took some time of. This weekend I decided I want to train for New York but the qualifying deadline is New Years day and I haven't started training yet. Does anyone know if they will accept people on the basis of other non marathon performances?
*Not trying to get into the elite race, just a top wave.
I was going to try the same thing based upon my recent 16 second 100meter time (and I think I can go faster)
After all, if I just keep this pace up for the 'thon, I'll finish in 1:52:13.
Surely they HAVE to allow me entry because of this?
Am I eligible to win the race from the non-elite wave? Based upon the gun time, I think I should still be able to beat everyone.
Thoughts?
tig-o-bitties wrote:
I am trying to see if the New York Marathon does any exceptions for semi elite college runners. I am a sub 14 5k guy who recently graduated and got hurt so I took some time of. This weekend I decided I want to train for New York but the qualifying deadline is New Years day and I haven't started training yet. Does anyone know if they will accept people on the basis of other non marathon performances?
*Not trying to get into the elite race, just a top wave.
What did they say when you contacted them?
Hadn't contacted them yet, was just seeing if anyone else had any experience with this.
The half marathon qualifying time should be a piece of cake for you. Just need to find one within before year end.
RIP: D3 All-American Frank Csorba - who ran 13:56 in March - dead
RENATO can you talk about the preparation of Emile Cairess 2:06
Running for Bowerman Track Club used to be cool now its embarrassing
Hats off to my dad. He just ran a 1:42 Half Marathon and turns 75 in 2 months!
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