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At 5:16pm on August 4, 2009, alana smith said…: Charissa! I totally hear you on the crazy busy work thing. I feel like I barely have time to run anymore!
When I signed up for the half marathon, I just went to an ATM and typed in the bank number that I gave you. All you do is select the amount you want to transfer, and you're good to go.
Speaking of which, I actually cannot find that website with the half marathon race anywhere, so I can't phone the bank to make sure they got my payment. Do you have the address??
Did you sign up for the DMZ one yet?

At 6:29am on July 20, 2009, Katie Charles said…: HI! I am staying in Seoul for about 10 days! how far away are you from there?

At 11:04pm on July 19, 2009, alana smith said…: Charis! I am SOOO super sorry that I haven't written until now. Work is crazy, because our break is coming up soon. Lots to do before than!
Anyways, you can go to any bank and just type in the account number that I gave you. It will ask you how much you want to transfer, and you just put in the amount! Super simple.
I still haven't heard back about the DMZ run. Let me know if you figure that out!
Man, it definitely sounds like the gym messed something up. What gym did you join? I'm thinking about joining one too. How big is your's? Hope you figure things out!

At 4:59am on July 14, 2009, Rebecca Hatton said…: Hey Charis...I wanna sign up for this DMZ race!! How do I do so??

At 10:44pm on July 13, 2009, alana smith said…: Charis! The rain does put a damper on my work out as far as speed and/or distance. I actually love running in the rain, but I am a little scared of slipping or something, so I tend to go a bit slower! The path I usually go on was also flooded a few days ago, so I wasn't able to measure my distance. Sooo other than that, I usually keep on schedule with things.
I am actually really contemplating joining a gym as well. What is the one you are joining? I want to join a really cheap one, just to get some weights in and also do some cross training once a week or so. How much is that gym? There is a TINYYYY one down my street for like 140,000 every 3 months, I think.
ALso did you sign up for the DMZ race? I sent them an e-mail, but I didn't hear back yet. I have no clue if I'm signed up or not. Did you transfer money to that bank yet? Ry and Iooked for it, but we didn't find it.

At 3:07am on July 11, 2009, alana smith said…: Oh no, no, no! I got your e-mail this morning. I was leaving, so I didn't respond. No worries, I knew that you had to work. That stinks, but I hope that you had a good Saturday despite having to work!

At 3:39am on July 9, 2009, alana smith said…: The bank is Shin Gwang Soon and the account number is 017 02 253534. I have no idea where this bank is, but I'll let you know if I find one!

At 12:59am on July 9, 2009, alana smith said…: Charis! So I think I am signed up for the 10/2, and I plan on going to an atm tonight to transfer the funds. I left the paper I had with the bank info on it at home, so I will send that to you tonight.
The DMZ run I also sent an e-mail to that address Anina had, so hopefully, I will hear from them soon too. I am also asked her about the race on the 26th that she entered, because I would love to do that one as well.
As far as being sweaty and riding the subways, I go for that. It's cheaper and I don't really care about being gross. Well, I do a little.....just not enough to stop me! I generally run around here though, since that path is so close, so I've only had to do that a few times.
So Saturday's a go!! I'm excited and nervous! I just don't wanna get my butt kicked. Should we plan on taking the subway up there and leave around 4? I asked Anina and Rebecca as well, so we might have quite the crew.
Hope you are having a good week. Bye-Bye.

~Alana

At 5:17pm on July 8, 2009, alana smith said…: Would you be interested in running up Namsan Tower this Saturday? We could do a late afternoon run if you are up for it. Rebecca and I had discussed it a few weeks ago. Let me know!

At 5:15pm on July 8, 2009, alana smith said…: Charis! Thanks for getting back to me. My co-worker actually figured out how to sign up for the Oct. 2 race last night, so I am good to go on that one! Thanks so much for your help and your willingness to go the extra mile to help me. She also phoned the race place, and they said that you had to transfer the money into the bank (it's on the website, but if you can't find it, I will send it to you). They said that once the money is transferred, they will send you a pack with all the race stuff you'll need (your number, chip, perhaps our sunglasses will be in there too!).
As far as the DMZ race, I had no luck with that one. I will do the 10k for that one. Did you say you already signed up? I can't remember......

At 5:19pm on July 7, 2009, alana smith said…: Sooo I hope this isn't annoying, but would you mind helping me sign up for the DMZ race as well as the Oct. 2 race, please? I had one of my co-workers help me yesterday, but we couldn't navigate around the website very well. I think I'll do the 10k at the DMZ and the competitive half Oct. 2 like you are.
If you have to pay for either one up front, I will just come and pay you (if you don't mind, that is). You don't live too far from me, so I could even come tonight and give you the money. Let me know if this works for you and if you sign me up without any problems.
As far as Saturday mornings....I'm not gonna lie, I am horribleee at morning runs, but I might be up for at least trying one with you! I definitely want to go with you one of these Saturdays to the pet thing that you are involved with. Unfortunately, I have a committment every other Saturday, so that makes it hard, but I will set aside one soon.
Thanks so, so much for keeping me informed with the races and stuff. I am so excited! I actually printed out a training schedule and started it last night. What are you doing for training?

At 8:45pm on July 6, 2009, alana smith said…: Charis. Seriously. I haven't even met you, and I'm impressed by you! How do you run a half marathon without any training?? That's amazing!
That's so strange that it didn't ask for any payment. You can just send me the link, and I'll have one of my co-workers help me sign up. I tried to sign up for the DMZ one yesterday, but I had some trouble with some of the Korean! So I will probably do that today. I'll might do the half marathon at the DMZ, and then figure out if I want to do the friendly or competitive half marathon on 10/2 race. Are they a month apart? Do you think that's enough time to recoup? Thanks again for helping me out with all of this! I can't wait. Bye-Bye.

~Alana

At 5:26pm on July 6, 2009, alana smith said…: Oh my word! You are a brave soul.....I"ll have to see how my training goes before I sign up for the competitive half. I definitely want to sign up though. Can you send me the link, please? Is it in English? I also might sign up for tha DMZ run. Are you going to do that? Also, when are you going to start training for the half marathon? I actually printed out a workout plan yesterday, but I don't know if that's too soon! I am just so nervous already! Ha.

At 10:06am on June 28, 2009, Rebecca Hatton said…: Hey

Sorry I did not get back to you sooner. Its been very busy!! So if your game..wanna meet tomorrow? Just let me know when and where is convienient??

At 4:15am on June 24, 2009, Rebecca Hatton said…: K great..I will talk to Alana about time and location tomorrow and get back to you!!

At 5:19am on June 23, 2009, Rebecca Hatton said…: Hey Charis,
What do you think about getting a drink on Monday of next week. I am meeting Alana for a run Thursday so will mention it to her as well. Anyway, I realize its a bit far in advance but let me know if you are free:)

At 12:12am on June 19, 2009, Rebecca Hatton said…: Hey Charis,
This is not really related to running haha...but if you have no plans I am having a birthday gathering in Hongdae this Saturday. I invited Alana as well, but not sure if she is coming. If you have no plans you are welcome to come. Either send me a message here or text me. My number is 010-7217-1162..if not we should plan something soon!!! Also feel free to bring any friends if you want to come!! Hope to see you soon!!!

At 5:30pm on June 10, 2009, alana smith said…: Totally forgot that you worked that late! We will work something out one of these days.....

At 6:39am on June 10, 2009, alana smith said…: I just came to your page to ask you if you wanted to join me and Rebecca tomorrow night! I see that she beat me to it. I'm going to leave here around 7:30 if you want to come with me. Let me know!

At 5:21am on June 10, 2009, Rebecca Hatton said…: Hey Charis,
I would love to meet up. I have a busy weekend but how about early next week? Beer would be fine haha. I am supposed to be meeting Alana for a run ( I see you have been in contact with her) tomorrow around 8 or 9 depending. If you are interested let me know and I can fill you in on the details!! Chat soon:)