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Oh no I hope it all works out, I am sure if they cashed your check you should get in.

It will work out. I noticed you weren't on the SG marathon list either.. maybe I was looking in the wrong place?

Bec ~ I am not on the SGM list. Kami Ellsworth emailed me and said I'm IN. So I am going to make a copy of that email to proof that she says so.

Kathie ~ I hope it works out too. I have a copy of the check that GOAL foundation has indeed deposited my check. Why is this happening to me?!!! Such a hassle!!! STINKY STINK STINK!

Smoothie, what is going on here? Too bad they already cashed the check or I'd say run TOU instead.

I keep checking the SGM site for your name and it never comes up. Alisa's name doesn't come up, either.

I'll keep my fingers crossed that everything gets fixed.

Perhaps you should give them a call tomorrow. You may never get a reply to your email this close to the marathon

good luck figuring all this out Smooth - that is very frustrating for sure

hopefully you'll get some good news on this soon!

Wow you serious?? That is not good. I am sure you will get it worked out. Its just one of those things you really dont want to have to figure out a few days before the race.

This is stress that you should not have to deal with days before a marathon. Hopefully they will correct their mistake. I can't imagine them not letting you in since they made the error of not entering your application.

Smooth: You are in...don't fret...if they cashed your check it's all a matter of working things out.

When I went to register for my recent half, my name wasn't on the list even though I had emailed the director and he confirmed that I was good to go.

They took care of it...make sure to take a copy of the cashed check...relax Sister!

Sure hope this is worked out by now. If not I would definitely call them, make them talk to you. They might want a fax of your cancelled check.

i've had terrible luck getting timely email responses from the Ogden folks. i hope they get back to you soon to put your mind at ease.

NO worries. don't waste the adrenaline. It will all workout espec. since they cashed the check!! : DDDDD

What is with all this bad luck you're having with not getting your name on the lists?!? I wonder if it's a Grand Slam thing or what? UGGGHHH!!! I hope that you get it worked out quickly and smoothly! I would be calling anyone and everyone to do with anything and getting it taken care of!! I'm SO sorry about the hassle you seem to keep running into :(

Well, if they have your money, they have to let you run. Being a race director myself, I can assure you that they may not always be perfectly organized (there is a lot to do!), but they are usually very nice people and they like runners. Good luck getting it all sorted out.

They said you were in their system though, right? I'm assuming this was posted before our phone conversation.

I love you!!!

No wasting precious energy on stressing out.

"Hakuna matata" Smoothie, you're in.

THANKS everyone for calming my frazzled self!!! Yes, I did get a short email respond...see update! You guys/gals are the BEST!

I think SGM and Ogden races have gotten so big that paper registrations become a pain. I can see how easily they neglect these few mail-in registrations.

UVM was top-notch in their communication. Not only did Hyrum responds to emails immediately, he sent me a form that enabled me to have double discounts, for being Grand Slam participant and a Boston qualifier. Then as soon as he received the registration, he sent me a confirmation email. On top of it all, his marathon is non-profit.

I am going to register for Park City within a week. PCM has an option for Grand Slammer with their on-line registration. Hopefully I won't have this kinda worry again.

Ditto everyone else.

On a different note, no more weights until after Ogden.

Rhett ~ YES sir! No more weights until after Ogden. My arms are noodles!!!

With those guns you built yesterday on the weights you can now duke it out with them if they don't have a bib or chip for you! :) I'll tag in if you need some backup!

It is because they know you are married to Pres. and they know who he works for. See you Saturday.

Sounds like the problem is solved! Or at least close enough that you can sleep at night?

Paul ~ Too funny! You know what? Larry teased me about wearing the Ogden shirt with its sponsor plastered all over it. He and the Zion's folks are very nice to each other with friendly rivalry! :)

Auntie ~ I didn't know you're a race director. I think that's a thankless job, truly a labor of love. I'm hopeful the problem is solved. I never got to talk to anybody though.

That is crazy, but I think they can not argue with the canceled check in hand!

HAVE FUN and best of luck to you!

I think it odd that stuff like this keeps happening to you. In Boston you were missing your event tickets. Luckily you are a spunky one and won't take no for an answer. All will be well. Don't stress.

Doone ~ I had forgotten about that missing tickets from my Boston packet. Hmmm, that makes 3 bloopers by the race organizers. Hopefully 3's the charm and no more mishaps here on out! :)

Things always work out...yes...no stress!

Kelli ~ Hi there! I miss you! You know me...I do not like conflicts.

Ogden won't be half as fun without you!

Your arms are sore, so that is a good sign. Nice work with the weights. I'm sure you will be fine for Ogden and I'm really excited to see how you do.

chill out Smooth, just show up and get your bib and run their lights out. Just wait, Kurts races are just begining and you know how screwed up he is.

Bring that cashed check. Period and once you are there TALK to someone. Go early enough you can find someone in charge ! It will be ok, I know it will!