Ugh, this is just going to lead to crazy obsessive email checking for the next week. I agree that people may be reading too much into it. It just sounds like a canned CYA response to me.
Vague language. The quickest surefire way to get a bunch of nervous people to collectively lose their shit.
I definitely think people are going to be reading into every little word choice. While I don't love the way it was stated (simply because I'm anxious), I really don't think that we know anymore now than we did 3 days ago.
I think they'll release the magic number pretty soon (no more than a day) after registration closes, but it might take a few days to get your confirmation. That is how it was last year, at least. Hopefully they were just getting close to the limit, not over. I still feel confident you guys are all in, but good luck!
Post by shelbyann on Sept 17, 2014 12:23:37 GMT -5
The response sounds canned to me. They probably had to say *something* to keep the masses at bay and this way they cover their bases however it shakes out.
I have complete faith that you're all going to make it in. I mean, I will fucking punch something if not, because goddamnit, if I'm not going then SOMEONE I know damn well better be.
I am really hoping they announce the cutoff before the middle of next week. I am the world's most impatient person ever. Last night, DH was all "if you don't get in, we could start babymaking now!" and I was all "WHAAAAAA?!?!?!?! NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!"
I am really hoping they announce the cutoff before the middle of next week. I am the world's most impatient person ever. Last night, DH was all "if you don't get in, we could start babymaking now!" and I was all "WHAAAAAA?!?!?!?! NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!"
Qualify at your race next week by a few extra minutes and then get pregnant immediately, so that you will have time to recover ala-runblondie26 and run 2016. LOL That's my new "if I don't get in plan". Solid, foolproof, and totally in my control, no? This sucks.
ETA: But damn, I want to drink in Kiawah! I feel like I should post in the Thankful Thursday thread, that these are my biggest problems. Perspectives are skewed during the Boston wait, okay?!
ahhh I am SO not in shape for that this time around! AND I qualified on a pancake flat course last time and this one is not. I suppose it could be worse... If my marathon was this weekend, I would be completely freaking out about not knowing. At least I will know one way or the other by the time next weekend rolls around.
I am really hoping they announce the cutoff before the middle of next week. I am the world's most impatient person ever. Last night, DH was all "if you don't get in, we could start babymaking now!" and I was all "WHAAAAAA?!?!?!?! NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!"
Qualify at your race next week by a few extra minutes and then get pregnant immediately, so that you will have time to recover ala-runblondie26 and run 2016. LOL That's my new "if I don't get in plan". Solid, foolproof, and totally in my control, no? This sucks.
There have been many life events where I've arrived a day late and a dollar short. However, everything did work out pretty well with that one
I am really hoping they announce the cutoff before the middle of next week. I am the world's most impatient person ever. Last night, DH was all "if you don't get in, we could start babymaking now!" and I was all "WHAAAAAA?!?!?!?! NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!"
"The B.A.A. remains on track to notify all of those who will be accepted - and, unfortunately, those who cannot be accepted due to field size limits - by the middle of next week. As a reminder, registration is closed and will not reopen."
Looks like there will for sure be a cutoff. It's going to be a long weekend. Fingers crossed....
I am so anxious for all of you! (Not that it helps any...)
You deserve to be there, and I have this idea that somehow you all will be. Good luck! Prayers going up, and I hope they announce the cutoff soon so you won't have to wait until the 24th. clseale theoriginalbean jordylee
"The B.A.A. remains on track to notify all of those who will be accepted - and, unfortunately, those who cannot be accepted due to field size limits - by the middle of next week. As a reminder, registration is closed and will not reopen."
Looks like there will for sure be a cutoff. It's going to be a long weekend. Fingers crossed....
I know! What's funny is that it was pretty obvious that there will definitely be a cutoff. It's not a surprise, but when I read that, my heart still started racing.
A (somewhat related) tangent. If I see ONE MORE PERSON on their FB page that's all "OMG! I registered Saturday with a BQ-9:00, and I still don't have my email. I'm SO nervous!" I'm going to scream. Shaddup & get out if here with that bullshit. Please leave the spazzing to us & stop throwing your time around in everyone's face.
A (somewhat related) tangent. If I see ONE MORE PERSON on their FB page that's all "OMG! I registered Saturday with a BQ-9:00, and I still don't have my email. I'm SO nervous!" I'm going to scream. Shaddup & get out if here with that bullshit. Please leave the spazzing to us & stop throwing your time around in everyone's face.
For blocking out all those annoying BQ-1,000 people.
Even with a big family visit and a Yankee game scheduled for tomorrow, this is still all I can think about.
Thankfully I had a 20 miler this morning (ironically, at my BQ pace from January), then a 4 hour drive to attend a birthday party for both nieces (3 & 4) at a big aquatic center. That kept me away from my phone for most of the day. Hanging with family & getting ready to watch FSU vs Clemson. Eating & drinking all of the things, and forcing myself to put the phone away....starting now. Lol
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Just had to get that out. I can't even handle this.
This is basically me every time I look at my email or their FB page.
At this point, I just want to get it over with. JUST MAKE AN ANNOUNCEMENT! Fun fact, I HAVE TO BE ON A PLANE TOMORROW....and I'm going to a place with little to no reception. Fuck me.
They have until 2:30 when I board my plane to make an announcement. I think I have a layover around 5:00, so i can check then, as well. Ugh. I better know something before I leave for this trip.