Midpoint

Allow me to expound. Saturday marked the first official day of winter. Although this post is late, much like the U.S.P.S., it is reference to the past weekend (15th & 16th), which fell between holidays. Since all those who want to capitalize on our wallets want to be politically correct, happy holidays. I believe 2 holidays already past, thanksgiving & Hanukkah. Upcoming are Kwanzaa & the true reason for the season, Christmas. Too many forget about our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ and follow mindlessly into the marketing ploys that replaced him with a fat man in a red suit, better known as Santa Claus. Check on thee holiday for more on this topic.

Saturday agenda-winter duathlon

I passed up on a 5k in Palm beach to this inaugural event. The format was 2-12-2 (miles). I wound up struggling because #1. it was a new course, using mostly the trails & #2. extremely windy. Also, I had the pressure to leave in time to pick up my dad & make the flight for the next day's event. Even though the field was small (less than 100), I was fortunate to place (2nd) despite my poor cycling performance. This almost made 5 stars as a flash race, but failed because the waffles weren't hot.

Sunday agenda-Jacksonville half marathon

This event had both the half & the full. I was glad I did the half, considering the du & the weather (got colder as the day progressed). Because the course was flat & the weather was cool, I ran better than expected. Thankfully, because the vice was humidity; I was expecting worse. When the dust cleared (expression), I broke my 2nd fastest time of the year by nearly 30 seconds.