Bib # 1059

Hi. It's Laura.

 I wish I could say I am having an easy time this week.  I'm not.

Monday's bike ride was short (50 min) and hot. Tuesday morning's run was sticky. And when I jumped into the pool for a quick (900 meter) swim I was more nervous swimming in the pool than I was at the actual start of the race last year. 

I know that, by the time I hit the start last year, I was ok, not great. I was as calm as anyone can be doing their first triathlon (at least I didn't puke).

I am not sure if my nerves are amped up because of a) I do know how difficult the course is or b) because of the high expectations I have of myself. 

Yesterday during my ride, about 1 mile in, I developed a headache. I generally don't get headaches so the fact that I did get one was disconcerting. Two Advil and two hours later I had no relief. The two Tylenol after that seemed to do the trick.

This morning while swimming I developed yet another headache. Can we say stress? All together now!

All I have left for the week as far as workouts are: 30 minute bike ride on Wednesday, 20 minute run and a 750 meter swim on Thursday. The final workout is Saturday with a quick brick: 20 minute bike ride and a 15 minute run.  Almost there!

I have been watching the weather like it’s my favorite television show. This morning I heard some good news: rain and thunderstorms for the next two days and the humidity should break by Friday leaving the weekend quite pleasant.  I am delighted!

I received my race number today: 1059.  You can follow me on the Aquaphor New York City Triathlon app for iPhone or Android.  The Husband will also be tweeting on my behalf throughout the course of the race. You can follow at @inspiredbylaura on twitter.

If you are going to be in NYC and want to root for me or other athletes, below is the link to the spectators guide. The guide does say the west side highway is not a good place to watch but last year I saw people all up and down at the exits. Just be careful, only the northbound lane will be closed.

Now for some stats.  I was surprised myself to see how far I moved over the last sixteen weeks.

By the time Saturday rolls around I will have swum 36,140 meters or 1,446 laps, biked 3,186 minutes or 800 miles and run 2,384 minutes or 238.5 miles.  You would think I would be ready! Fingers crossed.

This will be my last blog until Monday when I send out race details.

See you at the finish line!

Laura