One down, eight to go

It takes 9 qualifying races to be guaranteed entry into the NYC Marathon. As of today, I've got 8 left to go.

Tonight was the NYRR 5K to support the NYC 2012 bid for the Olympics.

How do I feel about the Olympics coming to NYC? Pretty much the same way I feel about Wal-Mart coming to NYC: STAY OUT!

But who could pass up a 5K qualifying race in Central Park, during The Gates, no less?

A few other people had the same idea... The race registration was full days ago.