WE DID IT.

I am a triathlete. Total time: 3 hours and 30 minutes. Total raised: $3,000 and change.


Especially grateful to my wonderful family and friends who came out at 9am and earlier to cheer me on when I needed it most. My dad and Jason for driving back from NJ - you guys being there meant more than you'll ever know. Uncle Howard, Aunt Mary & Gene for coming in from Yardley PA, to give me the warmest hugs and most encouraging words. Jimmy for always supporting me and moving your work schedule just to make it. Connie for the beautiful flowers and great pictures (of Jodie, hah). Thomas for being at the last mile when I wanted to faint, and for being so willing to drive me and Vincent and my bike back to Flushing. Vincent for flying up from VA, putting up with my sickness grumpiness all weekend, then treating me to Spa Castle.

So many other friends and family emailed or called to wish me luck and congratulate me... I am so grateful for friends like you; for your support, for your love.

It makes me believe I can do anything.

RACE DAY

If you can make it out, it would be amazing to see you and for you to see how hard we have worked to make your donations worth it. Afterward, we can do brunch near the race finish. Details all below, or call Vincent at 917-660-2497 to coordinate.

Where to watch:

The Yahoo/Team-in-Training supporters will be in Central Park near 72nd St on the WEST side, which is when racers enter during the run. Click here for a map with watching points. There is a shaded area with benches facing the course between the course and the lake, just a large trellis.

After you see me enter, you can walk to the race finish area, which is very close by (another point on the linked map). I will try to find you by the BANDSHELL if not the race finish once I'm done.

Timing:

Based on my race times, I should be going by that area between 9:05 to 9:15am. Given my current state, I may be entering later than I expect. I know, it is early, but I promise it will be fun. I am getting to the race at 4:45am, jump into the hudson at 6:20am, bike until 9am and run until 10/10:15am (here is the course map).

How to spot me

I will be wearing a light purple Team In Training (TNT) tank top, black shorts, maybe a white yahoo cap and a very exhausted smile. There will be close to 400 people wearing the same TNT Shirt, just to let you know. Vincent will be carrying a sign and "good luck" balloon.

Brunch

At Arte Cafe at 11:15am. Call me or Vincent if you can make it.

Never would I have thought I could raise $3,000 for leukemia and lymphoma society. Our Yahoo team (39 people) have raised $195,000 and counting! I attached an article that highlights our training and accomplishments as a team, all in thanks to friends like you. THANK YOU and wish me luck!

In gratitude, Jeanne

Baaaaaaack (and worried!)

Back from India and so excited about Sunday's race. BUT, I am sick! Of course, I expected this, but I expected to get sick EARLIER while in India, having a weak stomach and all. Instead, I lasted a full eight days without any problems, and on day 9, the stomach bug hit me and I came down with something awful. Oh, and I was bit by a dog.

So, I hope that my stomach/congestion/bite heals by Saturday night, which is when I'll make the call to race or not. Will let ya'll know.

If I do race, I plan to hit central park between 9 and 9:10am, and will email everyone details of where to meet.

It will crush me to not race. BUT, I have learned so much and gained so much from this experience that I know all is not loss.

KEEP YOUR FINGERS, TOES AND ALL ELSE CROSSED FOR ME!

Hiatus!

Well, we have 2 weeks until the race on July 18, and I will be in India until July 15! Will be on training and blogging hiatus until then.

I will email you guys the best locations to hang out on race day.. stay tuned.