Got an email yesterday from the charity through which I was hoping to get an entry for the New York Marathon in November.
The basic package, covering race entry and flights, comes in at £600 deposit and a minimum commitment to raise £1650 in sponsorship. Alas, in these lean times, I think that is a bit beyond my means. Today I had to count out the shrapnel in my wallet to make sure I could buy enough electricity to last us until payday on Wednesday.
Obviously if the bonus I earned last year was likely to be paid, it probably would have covered the deposit. But, thanks to the media outcry in recent weeks, it looks highly unlikely that I'll see any of it. I think I may, perhaps, content myself with getting into half-marathon-ish shape for no reason other than I want to, and try to afford tickets to NYC anyway for later in the year. I'm sure my visit would be much more enjoyable without the thought of 26 miles of pain to look forward to anyway!
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