Less than a week to go!!!

In less than a week, this adventure which began in the cold dark days of February will finish in the still dark, but much earlier and warmer morning of July 22. That Sunday morning will start extra early at 4am to get to the transition area, check in and get set up. While the race starts at 5:50am, my wave will start at 8:27am. Lots of hurry up and wait!! I am estimating a finish around noon, maybe between noon and 12:30 depending upon lots of different factors. One drawback to the late start time will be the heat of the day.

For those friends who wish to come out and watch, here are some of the details for spectators from the NYC Triathlon website.

Nautica Cheering Zones

1. Swim Start - Riverside Park & 98th Street on the Hudson River.
2. Swim Exit - Riverside Park & 79th Street on the Hudson River.
3. Run Course along 72nd Street from Henry Hudson Parkway to Central Park West
4. Run Course along 72^nd Street Transverse in Central Park – Park Drive East to the finish
5. Race Finish - Dead Road in Central Park near the bandshell off the 72nd Street Transverse

No Go Zones

For athlete safety we ask that spectators NOT attempt to go to the following locations:

1. Westside Highway (no walking, no standing, no riding, no nothing)
2. Bike Transition (NO ONE is allowed in transition except athletes)
3. Transition Bike Paths – respect the race marshals or your pal will end up in a bush – bad tri karma.
4. Finish Line Mix Zone – this is the first 40 yards after the finish. It’s for medical, athletes, and press. Meet your star in the Delta Finish Festival.

Also, as one of the sponsors, Accenture has set up a system where you can track my progress during the race. Sign up at http://triathlons.accenture.com/NewYork. You will be able to receive e-mails, text messages or even voice phone calls with my progress during the race. On race day Accenture will even have a finish line web camera so you can watch the race live. Although if you are in NY, it will be a lot more fun in Central Park!!!