Congratulations iMax! You are eligible for guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon 2004, the 35th anniversary running of the race. Simply follow the instructions below and register by May 1, 2004, in order to enter the marathon without applying for the lottery. The marathon will take place on November 7, 2004.

You may register starting Monday, February 2. To do so, go to http://www.ingnycmarathon.org/guaranteedentry, read the instructions, and then select either the online or printable application.

If applying online, type in your unique guaranteed entry number and password when prompted. Your entry number is 15838 and your password is **********. Follow the instructions to verify or correct your personal information and then enter your payment information. If you would prefer to apply by mail, print the application form that opens on your screen, write your unique entry number on the top of the form, fill it out completely, and mail it with a postmark by May 1, 2004.

If you have any questions about this process, write to marathonmailer@nyrrc.org, and be sure to include your name and entry number.

Having guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon is an enviable position. We hope you take advantage of this opportunity and look forward to presenting you with a finisher medal after your 26.2 miles in November.

Best wishes,

Allan Steinfeld

Race Director, ING New York City Marathon

President, New York Road Runners

Ahhhhh ... Something about achieving a personal training goal: set 25 miles for this week and hit it; albeit in the gym on the treadmill. Have consistently gotten use to 4+ miles per treadmill session which gives motivation to being able to up the distance and reach higher mileage goals. Alll this running is helping cut all the stress from the office and homefront. Am going to shift the training schedule to early am from post work - will be great to have all the endorphins throughout the day.

Bagged a 10K race in Eisenhower Park today - call me crazy but something about running in the rain in raw low 30's on a 2 inch base of slush just doesn't excite me. Next weekend!