Compelled to choose

The activities selected were more by design than by choice. As you read on, the answers to the trivia questions will be revealed.

Trivia #1 What activity did I do on Saturday, the 21st?
a. Diabetes dash 5k
b. International Distance Classic duathlon
c. International Distance Classic triathlon
d. Hemming way days 5k
e. all of the above
f. none of the above

Trivia #1A, if you chose b or c, what was my role?
1a. International Distance Classic duathlon solo
1b. International Distance Classic duathlon relay
1c. International Distance Classic triathlon solo
1d. International Distance Classic triathlon relay

Ok, I'll be nice on the first one. If humanly possible, e. would be correct but it 3 of the events mentioned began at the same time, so strike that one. If you picked f., that would mean I opted to train in lieu of racing. This rarely occurs, but has happened. To let you off the hook, I did one of the events listed, although 2 was possible.
Trivia #2 which of the following organizations/race directors did NOT associate with one of the above events?
a. PR racing
b. Split Second Timing
c. ESM
d. Southernmost road runners

Saturday agenda-diabetes dash 5k

I originally planned on doing a relay for the IDC because the venue was moved from Delray to sunny Miami Beach but I couldn't get any partners because....
trivia #3:
a. expensive
b. doing the same event solo
c. involved in similar activity next day
d. short notice

Trivia #4, which is not a reason why I passed on the International Distance Classic duathlon?
a. expensive
b. have to run on the sand
c. is very far from my home
d. is risky to do the long distances prior to relay next day

I am usually aware of 90 percent of events happening; this time, I was victim to the 10% because I found out about this one by word of mouth, good friend Mike. Also, not usual for me, I registered for the event on race day before picking up the bib number & t-shirt. Event was held in midtown Miami, near the site of the beat the heat duathlon. Although hot & humid, it was better than when I trained at Niketown this past Tuesday.
Oh, by the way, if you picked c or d for #3, I accept either one as most correct, even though it was a bit pricey & as I got turned down by most whom I asked, many did not have much time to accept & pay. Considering that the duathlon & triathlon applies to both today & tomorrow, I accept both answers. Plus, many of my friends are involved either in single, or relay competition.

Regarding Mike, which of the following is correct (trivia 5)?
a. he's doing trilogy #2 as an individual
b. he's doing trilogy #2 as part of a relay
c. skipping competition in lieu of training
d. skipping competition in lieu of vacation

He earned his keep as an elite age grouper, and deserves option d.;most competitors have received a reprieve. Answer to trivia #2 is b. They have nothing for a few weeks. Answer to trivia #4 is c. Remember, they moved it from Delray to Miami Beach. Guess how much this race cost?
a. free
b. $15
c. $20
d. $25
e. $90

Trivia #7 Guess how I did?
a. in top 3 overall
b. in top 3 overall master
c. in top 3 of age group
d. did not finish
e. did not place

7A, if you picked a, b, or c, what award did I get?
a. medal
b. plaque
c. trophy
d. certificate

Regarding #6, remarkably, e. is the actual price for an individual for the International Distance Classic duathlon/triathlon. Since there was no race day registration, I had to pass on that one regarding the relay & it was a little to pricey for me, especially considering I am not doing the series (championship race is in the Bahamas). Due to the short notice, close proximity & unbelievable rarity, my dad opted out under the common rule: if it seems to good to be true, it probably is. Since I trusted the sources from which I obtained the info, I discovered it was the opposite; a. is correct!
Amazingly, It qualified as a 4 star flash event (to get 5, a hot meal must be offered). On top of that, it had miles marked & a finishing clock. Of course, you had to jot down your own times. Why? Because this was a fun run, making #7 to be e., except I would not place since 7A did not exist. I used this 5k as training to help pace a fellow Niketown athlete.

Sunday agenda-trilogy #2

Multirace stated that this was their largest turnout, barring the final one of last year. The competition, also, was quite tough. I am currently involved in 3 concurrent series (the number within the parenthesis represent the minimum number of events required to be in that respective series)- S. Fl duathlon (6), S. Fl triathlon (6), & the trilogy (3). In order to fulfill the minimum, I had to compete on 2 relay teams on the same day. I was the start leg of the du team & the anchor of the tri team. On the du team, I had Leo, a cyclist from Mack cycle & co-owner & teammate of Premier running, Gary. I had a record mile sprint & came into transition the overall winner. It was not necessary because no other teams had the guts to enter. However, I still had something to prove. After that, I was primed & ready to take on my role with the tri team. I kept the same members I had from the 1st trilogy, but for the first time, we were representing a store, Elite cycling, owned by KC & JRod, former Olympians! After the swim leg, we were behind by a mere second but with the cyclist out of position, we lost more precious time while she was frantically trying to find him. Although he rode his best, he could not match the speed of 3 other cyclists & the deficit grew. The team positions changed & we slipped to 4th, 1 short of last in the co-ed division. I also was affected by the abandonment of post but adjusted quickly & knew I had my work cut out for me. I ran like the dickens & managed to get past 2 relay runners, with the last one in the final stretches. When the dust cleared, our team lost the top spot by 49 seconds but avoided the last podium slot by 7 seconds! Praise the Lord, we were the 3rd best team, with the fastest team being an all male team placing among the elites in the top ten. The top co-ed team nearly got caught by us but survived, finishing as 2nd overall relay. Fortunately, the top relay was in different category & the one that beat us (every dog has his day) in the battle (series #2) did not compete in the first one, & therefore are ineligible for the series award (the war). The team we did beat at the last minute was a contender, making my need for urgency critical to the team's conquest for victory in the war. That's right, we're still #1! I expect the last one to remain the largest, & therefore, the challenge greater. I pray my members realize this & hope we all bring our A game, as the very best will be required.

Disclaimer: Due to blogger problems, this one was reposted today for last week.