The ING New York City Marathon Nov. 5th 2006

Congratulations Erin Thompson! I had a phone call about 9 or 10 months ago. It was Erin. She was on the computer again just sufin the net minding her own buisness. I said what are you up to lady? She said "Just checking out the New York Marathon website...and I paid $7 via visa attempting to sign up for the race this Nov 5th. But you know, because of the lottery system they have to use due to the mass amount of entries they recieve, it's such a fat chance I'm getting an entry, so I just paid $7 for the chance....whatever....kinda to say I tried to apply....Its just funny.

A month later she recieved the confirmation...she was selected to run the ING New York City marathon! Oh my god! So she, from the learn to run club, had 6 month to prep for this marathon! Sooo exciting. She has been running like a mad woman out in Toronto, running in halfs and puttin away serious milage! And now, in 8 days she will be running along side Lance Armstrong (you have to catch him Erin!) and Dean Karnazes to complete her first marathon!

I am just so proud of her! She has been doing full time stuides (dental hyg), experiencing a variety of things Toronto and area has to offer, and training for her marathon! How emotional will this day be? She plans to carry; ipod, gps, disposable camera, water pack, and yes...her cell phone! Give her a call Sunday morning...she'll be running for about about 4hrs!