I'm doing the NYC Half Marathon sponsored by Nike this Sunday.
All runners are expected to pick up their packet and timing chip at Niketown on 57th street. There, the sponsors setup kiosks to see your run gait, pick up free sunscreen, Gatorade, and advice on how to hydrate during what is going to be a a very hot race.
All runners are expected to pick up their packet and timing chip at Niketown on 57th street. There, the sponsors setup kiosks to see your run gait, pick up free sunscreen, Gatorade, and advice on how to hydrate during what is going to be a a very hot race.
It seems that Nike learned from some it's mistakes last year. The map shows many more water stops and a couple of spots where Gatorade will be given out.
My plan is to take it slow. Although my hamstring isn't really hurting as much, there is no reason to trip myself by injury, which will really kill my training for the Tri.
This event is just that, an event. It's a run through New York City, and most people except maybe the elite athletes aren't going to be setting their personal best records on this course. 
There are too many factors that work against that thinking like:
It's starting in Central Park, which by nature isn't a fast course.
It's going to be hot.
It's going to be humid.
There's lot's of people (over 15,000 runners) to get in your way.
There are too many factors that work against that thinking like:It's starting in Central Park, which by nature isn't a fast course.
It's going to be hot.
It's going to be humid.
There's lot's of people (over 15,000 runners) to get in your way.
So, why fight it? I'm going to just relax and enjoy. It's a painful, sweaty, breath gasping sort of enjoyment, but I'll have fun nonetheless.
After this, no more events until the actual Tri. I may dabble in another sprint tri just to see if I can improve on certain aspects of my performance, but nothing bigger than that.
Good luck to all NYC Half runners this Sunday!
