It’s that time again. Time to get things off my chest with Marcia’s Runfessions at Marcia’s Healthy Slice…
1. I runfess…
I am ok with getting slower. It happens with age (for most of us except for those Jeannie Rice types.)
I enjoy racing because you are only compared with those in your age group.
2.I runfess…
Sometimes my ego gets in the way.
In my recent race, I finished behind someone (Debbie Kelley) whom I am always faster than.
Hmmm… did she have a good race or did I have a bad race?
3. I runfess…
That being said, I noticed that I beat someone (Martha DeGrazia) who always beat me…
I wonder if she even noticed? Or cares?
4. I runfess…
Speaking about races… I already started signing up for next year:
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- 01-01-26 – Winter Series #2 (3.5m)- free
- 01-11-24 – Winter Series #3 (3.5m) – free
- 01-25-24 – Winter Series #4 (3.5m) – free
- 02-01-26 – Manhattan 10k
- 02-08-24 – Winter Series #5 (3.5m) – free
- 03-21-26 – Asheville Half Marathon
5. I runfess…
I didn’t run the NYC Half Marathon in 2025 (My friends deferred and I ran RnR DC instead)
I did run it in 2019 and 2024. It was cancelled in 2020 & 2021. I ran the virtual in 2022 to get into 2023 but then I broke my foot and couldn’t run it.
I didn’t run any NYRR halfs to quality for 2026 but for some reason, I submitted my local half time.
The qualifying time is 2:27:00 and my time was 2:25:41
can’t believe I got it!!
And according to NYRR…
You’ll traverse two boroughs as you run through diverse neighborhoods and take in stunning views.
Fun fact: The United Airlines NYC Half is the only race to ever run across the Brooklyn Bridge—an unforgettable experience!
Other unique features include a stretch on the FDR Drive with gorgeous East River views and a run through Times Square—one of just two times each year this landmark is closed to traffic.
But…
As you see above, I had already registered to run the Ashville Half 6 days later… Gulp!
Happy Running! Anything to runfess this month? Please share.
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Congrats on getting in the NYC Half! Do you think you’ll try to run Ashville as well?
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I will definitely run Ashville. It’s with a friend and we booked the hotel. NYC is a maybe…
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Kudos to you for having your 2026 racing calendar already coming together! I only have a few events on my roster, but the earliest isn’t until late March (Fight for Air Climb).
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It keeps me motivated to run during those cold winter months.
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Oh, be sure that Debbie and Martha are watching you closely, Darlene! That back-and-forth never stops, no matter the age group. It’s part of the fun, right?
Huge congrats on getting the NYC Half qualifying time, 2:25 is solid. Ready for the Asheville six days later? YES!
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I doubt they care but I beat Martha again yesterday.
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I want to hear all about Asheville! I already have NC done, but that race sounds incredible!
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Too bad… we need to meet up sometime!!
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LOL. NYC is not a maybe. You know you’re doing it.
>Fun fact: The United Airlines NYC Half is the only race to ever run across the Brooklyn Bridge—an unforgettable experience!
Do it while that’s still sort of true.
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lol. Of course I’ll be there. Wish you got in to share the misery. I mean fun.
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Congrats on getting into the NYC half! That’ll be so fun.
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Yes. Done several times already. But never over the Brooklyn bridge.
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