ING New York City Marathon pre-race day

I packed my race shoes and race-day clothing in my carry-on just in case my luggage didn't reach me in New York City. Aside from our flight being cancelled and being re-booked on a later flight - my husband and I arrived into LaGuardia on Friday around mid-morning.

After dropping our bags off at our hotel in lower Manhattan we walked up to the Javits Center to pick up my race day packet.

This morning we scouted out where the Whitehall Terminal Manhattan (South Ferry) is located - that's how I'll be getting to the starting line. First by walking, then by boat, then by bus and then walking again to my corral and to the starting line.

I've been eating carb-heavy meals for the past three days, eating more protein and being very aware of how well I'm hydrated. If I've faltered anywhere it is by walking too much in the streets of New York City - but it's so hard not too! 

Tonight I've laid out my clothes, set four alarm clocks and I am ready to tuck in early.

Here are some beautiful shots of the 26 mile mark in Central Park that my BH took today:

See you at the starting line!