His training partner , Cara McAteer , 36 , from Prospect Heights , dipped her toe in the Hudson during the 2006 New York City Triathlon .
His training partner , Cara McAteer , 36 , from Prospect Heights , has since swum the 28.5 miles around Manhattan Island .
His training partner , Cara McAteer , 36 , from Prospect Heights , dipped her toe in the Hudson during the 2006 New York City Triathlon , and has since swum the 28.5 miles around Manhattan Island .