I’m not a big cold weather runner. I don’t enjoy the layer upon layer upon layer required to bundle up to run outside, especially if we are talking 25 degree Fahrenheit or colder. I was kind of curious how it would go if I had to run during the winter? And then the more I read about the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon, I decided that I had to run it — and I was about to figure out how I could make training during the wintertime possible.
This was my first time entering the lottery to run. I threw my name in on a whim and realized how much I wanted to do it when I wasn’t selected. I didn’t want to wait it out over multiple years to get a yes. I decided to reach out to the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, supporting a cause close to my heart. They have a small team but happened to have a spot open. I was so proud and excited to get to be part of their team.
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