Get Genevieve to the NYC Marathon!

Hi everyone! I'm Genevieve Diller, and I am running my first full marathon - the New York City Marathon - this year! I am so excited to test myself in this amazing race and cannot wait to celebrate the city that I call home.

Some background - I have been told for the majority of my life that I could not run. My doctors and my P.E. teachers told me that, due to my asthma, I would never be able to run a mile, let alone 26.2, with any success. Back in 2015, I decided to prove them all wrong - I got fitter, ate better, and tried my hand at running. First, it was one mile, then another, then another, until my first 5K in 2016, where I ran and FELT amazing! I was finally proving everyone wrong, and proving to myself that I CAN DO HARD THINGS! I am SO wildly capable and can do anything I put my mind to! As the years passed, I ran more 5Ks, then a few 10Ks, and a half marathon! When I applied to the NYC Marathon, I didn't think I would be selected in the lottery... and then I was! So here I am, ready to tackle the biggest challenge of my life (physically, anyway) - running one of the best-known marathons in the world in the city that I've called home my entire life. ♥

While I am so thankful to be participating in this amazing race, it is a big financial undertaking - getting a hotel to stay in the city, plus the cost of food and transportation for myself and my loved ones who are supporting me, has me feeling extremely overwhelmed. Therefore, I am doing something I don't normally do - asking for help. Every little bit will help and is so truly, sincerely appreciated.

Thank you to all of my family and friends who are supporting me as I take on the biggest physical and emotional challenge of my life! I wouldn't be here without you and am so grateful to you all for your support!