This is the second straight day the swimming portion of an Olympic triathlon training session is canceled due to the water.
5,000 athletes are working to beat the heat as they swim, bike and run through New York City.
As Rod Hutchins lay in a hospital bed 23 years ago after being paralyzed from the waist down, he dreamed up a lofty goal: to one day complete the Iron Man course in Kona, Hawaii.
Athletes are getting a whirlwind tour of Manhattan and the Bronx Sunday by swimming, biking, and hitting the pavement.
The free program on Long Island isn't just about getting exercise, it's about confidence and pride with one big accomplishment.
With the heat wave continuing to cause sweltering temperatures, the course will be shortened for many of the runners, from a 10K race to an 8K race.