NYC and the marathon expo

We landed in NY at 730am having taken the redeye overnight from SF. A good way to travel as it turns out.It's a 5 and a half hour flight overnight so we basically slept all the way. Checked into the hotel in midtown Manhatten and headed off to the expose. Gave up on the free shuttle when we realized it was only going to be 10 bucks to catch a cab. Expo was totally full on. Rose went in search of coffee and I joined the que to get my race number and goodie bag. Met a really nice doctor who was running NY for his 8th time. Really nice guy who had been to NZ. Got my stuff and checked in with Team for Kids to get more stuff and confirm the shuttle to the start line. Turns out pick up is 630am and just around the corner from our hotel. We also get a special tent to wait in as we don't run until 10:10. Rose and I wandered around the expo....it was mega busy today, going to be crazed tomorrow as the next wave of runners arrives in town. Afterwards headed of to Times Square to eat and have a look around. Back at the hotel now. Me taking it easy, Rose going out sightseeing. It's all amazing and very excited to be here.