Super weekend
This was super bowl XLI weekend & probably was a blast for most football fans, especially those of the Colts. It was one the marked history and it couldn't be at a better time-black history month. 2 African-American coaches lead their teams to the 'big dance' but unfortunately, somebody has to lose. It was a day full of turnovers due to the weather (rainy) & maybe nervousness or lack of concentration. The weather affected all outdoor activities, including my races. While all the hoopla over the final NFL game was great, it was just the close of my super weekend!
Saturday agenda- Maroone marti gras 5k
Last year, this was a flash (race that has lots of amenities & thus attract many non-avid runners) and fast race;this year was just the latter. Apparently, many sponsors did not return, so this one was much smaller. However, it still had a pancake breakfast & some giveaways. This was a tough course that goes over a bridge twice & is also featured at another flash race- riverwalk. In terms of speed, it was so fast that even with breaking 19, I could not place in my age group. Most of the heavy weights showed out. In fact, I got passed by the overall female & lost to her by 2 seconds! I didn't like the fact that I had to pay for parking that wasn't all that close, so I left as quickly as I lost before I get a parking ticket. Through the grapevine, I heard the awards stunk;it didn't matter to me because I didn't win anyway. This day I felt like the Chicago Bears, defeated!
Sunday agenda- butterfly 5k
This year, this face was better than the marti gras in regards to amenities. Although no pancakes, they had so much other things going on. Luckily, the weather was cooler, the rain held off & the course was flat. I thought I could ride easy on this one, since few runners return the next day to race again. Well, not only did my friend Mike show but many of the master runners from the marti gras 5k. Upon sight of this, I knew I would have to step it up a notch. Even though I beat Walthon's time of marti gras 5k by 2 seconds, he too improved & therefore I lost to him twice. This race was so quick that the top 3 overall females were all girls under 20 years old! All three were in front of me by mile one & I ran that in 5:4x! After 2 miles, I had to battle against a preteen girl, but fortunately, I succeeded in passing her, avoiding a consecutive loss to the overall female;this is BIG to the male ego. In my age group, I lost first by 3 seconds but still pulled a great time (sub 18:30) & got a trophy. The master title & first in any age group got a crystal-like plaque but I avoided the medal given to third. However, at the marti gras 5k, that medal would have sufficed! On this day, I felt like the Indianapolis Colts, a winner!
Super weekend agenda:
1. Met with a great friend, Sammy Cooper, while visiting Premier running, soccer & tri, home of the racing team, in which I am a part of. I met her dog Tazz, who had the energy I needed at the marti gras 5k. She has a new book that I hope does not apply to me; the title of the book, " I killed my best friend". Ha, ha!
2. While I the store, spoke with the owners & now Boston qualified runners, Gary & Adreinne Silver. Also spoke to Alan Harding, the timing guy. With she, brief hello but with him, longer conversation, along with customers;normally, it's the other way around.
3. I watched friend Mike play soccer for first time then met with him and his family & friends for the super bowl; they were quite hospitable. After the game, we had a long conversation about this & that, then I was time to rest up.
Today, mother nature (really, god) was kind & withheld the rain while I rode my bike. However, the wind was still relentless, especially the gusts.
Saturday agenda- Maroone marti gras 5k
Last year, this was a flash (race that has lots of amenities & thus attract many non-avid runners) and fast race;this year was just the latter. Apparently, many sponsors did not return, so this one was much smaller. However, it still had a pancake breakfast & some giveaways. This was a tough course that goes over a bridge twice & is also featured at another flash race- riverwalk. In terms of speed, it was so fast that even with breaking 19, I could not place in my age group. Most of the heavy weights showed out. In fact, I got passed by the overall female & lost to her by 2 seconds! I didn't like the fact that I had to pay for parking that wasn't all that close, so I left as quickly as I lost before I get a parking ticket. Through the grapevine, I heard the awards stunk;it didn't matter to me because I didn't win anyway. This day I felt like the Chicago Bears, defeated!
Sunday agenda- butterfly 5k
This year, this face was better than the marti gras in regards to amenities. Although no pancakes, they had so much other things going on. Luckily, the weather was cooler, the rain held off & the course was flat. I thought I could ride easy on this one, since few runners return the next day to race again. Well, not only did my friend Mike show but many of the master runners from the marti gras 5k. Upon sight of this, I knew I would have to step it up a notch. Even though I beat Walthon's time of marti gras 5k by 2 seconds, he too improved & therefore I lost to him twice. This race was so quick that the top 3 overall females were all girls under 20 years old! All three were in front of me by mile one & I ran that in 5:4x! After 2 miles, I had to battle against a preteen girl, but fortunately, I succeeded in passing her, avoiding a consecutive loss to the overall female;this is BIG to the male ego. In my age group, I lost first by 3 seconds but still pulled a great time (sub 18:30) & got a trophy. The master title & first in any age group got a crystal-like plaque but I avoided the medal given to third. However, at the marti gras 5k, that medal would have sufficed! On this day, I felt like the Indianapolis Colts, a winner!
Super weekend agenda:
1. Met with a great friend, Sammy Cooper, while visiting Premier running, soccer & tri, home of the racing team, in which I am a part of. I met her dog Tazz, who had the energy I needed at the marti gras 5k. She has a new book that I hope does not apply to me; the title of the book, " I killed my best friend". Ha, ha!
2. While I the store, spoke with the owners & now Boston qualified runners, Gary & Adreinne Silver. Also spoke to Alan Harding, the timing guy. With she, brief hello but with him, longer conversation, along with customers;normally, it's the other way around.
3. I watched friend Mike play soccer for first time then met with him and his family & friends for the super bowl; they were quite hospitable. After the game, we had a long conversation about this & that, then I was time to rest up.
Today, mother nature (really, god) was kind & withheld the rain while I rode my bike. However, the wind was still relentless, especially the gusts.
posted by jasper jr @ 2/05/2007
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