I can't believe that in less that 48 hours I will be racing in this year's NYC Triathlon. Last year I registered for the lottery for the race, but I didn't get in. So I partnered with a charity & raised $2,500 for MS. Some of you reading this know that my dear friend was diagnosed with MS last year & it has been a goal of mine to help raise as much money for MS as I could. When I found out that I could race with the MS Society, I sent my application in the very first day.
I have to say, I knew that I would get picked. I had experience racing in triathlons (ok, not much, but I wasn't a newbie) & I actually had raised money for the MS society in the past year. I also raised money for the Stephen Siller Foundation - for the Tunnel to Towers Run in previous years. I had a feeling that if I could show that I consistently raised money that I may have a better chance than others of making the team.
I have to admit, I was in a lot better shape last year for Alcatraz (even with all the mishaps that occurred during the race) & in prior years, but I feel confident this year. I am not the best runner, but it's going to be super hot on Sunday, so slow jogging is acceptable in my book. The swimming & biking, well after my quick workouts this week, I think I am ok.
I got in a quick swim tonight. For some reason it was an easy swim, the outdoor pool was warm & I felt at ease. Maybe I have come to terms with the race being two days away & I've done what I can. Maybe I am just used to swimming that it's not that hard for me to swim for a half hour & not be tired? Who knows? I think it was the warm water.
Either way, I'm headed into NYC tomorrow (one of my most favorite places!) & hope to see some of my good friends cheering me on at the finish line! Well, I would be ok with them not being there, especially if I have mishaps like in San Francisco, but this is NYC & I'm an East Coast girl!
I want to say thanks to everyone that has contributed to my MS fund. It means a lot to me that I have so many great friends that helped me reach my goal! I definitely couldn't have done it without you guys!
See you Sunday for a post race report!
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