Masterful weekend

This weekend, I went for races that offered the master title, hence, a masterful weekend.

Saturday agenda-holiday 5k

Hosted by PRracing, this was a part of their running series. This group is notorious for not having a master title & giving out generic medals to age group winners. Sad to say, the latter held true, but happy to say that I had a shot at the master title. I skipped the Islamorada 5k, where I went a couple of years ago & Jon W. this year, because that title was not offered. Friend & rival Luis Mateos, showed up, forcing me to run faster than planned. I originally intended to use this event as a tune up for the next day, but wound up having to race it. By the grace of God, I held off all attacks to capture the title.

Sunday agenda-rotary holiday run

Timed by split second timing, the event directors held the ever popular half marathon & a 5k for those not ready for distance. I officially entered the 5k, & planned on racing this fast. I was quite sure the Walthon would show up & I'd have to settle for 2nd again. Although this came to pass, I wasn't easy. Friend & rival Luiz Souza showed up but ran so fast, he rounded off the top 3 overall. I got pushed by someone who referred to himself as coach joe monks. It took all my previous experience to get past him for a final time within the last mile.

Aware that I need to do long runs, prior to this weekend, I dared my dad to beat me in the half. After the 5k, like last year, I did the half marathon as a training run. Although I was faster last year, this year I encountered a logistics problem due to the course change this year, causing a significant delay. When the dust cleared, he had already finished, but not by much. I got my prize for the 5k & got in that coveted distance training. Ammenties included pancakes that ran out quickly. 4 stars since no shirt.