Passover weekend

To those of the Jewish, happy passover. The term also applied to certain events this weekend.
Saturday agenda-Stampede in the park 5k

Yesterday was more than expected, both good & bad. It began bad. I got caught in traffic both in Dade & Broward, due to accidents & road construction. To avoid the latter, I took an exit (I tried to passover the delay) & got pulled over (wish I were passed over). The Lord above got me outta that, but it added to my delay. I got to the race later than I wanted. Luckily, I left early enough to absorb these incidents. I didn't have the time to warm up. When the gun went off, I was in about 12th place, I cut it half near mile 2. The last mile was the thriller, as it came down to a battle for the third slot. I knew that 3rd overall trophy was smaller than the 1st overall master. I, once again, was faced with the dilemma-go for size (of the prize) or honor (best possible position)? What would pre do? the latter, of course! I managed to outsprint the challenger to earn my spot.
Surprisingly, they had a pancake breakfast, but with lack of other goodies (only basic oranges, & bagels), I rate it as 4 stars.

I passed over the walk and roll-athon because it was a non-competitive event that would interfere with the competitive race chosen.

Bonus activity

A runner told me that she does dragon boat races & that event was gonna start shortly, right near where the 5k was. Naturally, I went to check it out. It was interesting and looked like fun. The team captain want me to join them but ya'll know that running supersedes other events (it passed over it) & they hold them on Saturdays, interfering with 5k's.

Upon leaving that, I saw some college event featuring football. I passed over that for the next event.

Perhaps the best unexpected treat was the walk for wildlife event. It was catered to pets, with a couple of events, like dog rodeo and several tents dedicated to pets. Fitting that pet supermarket was a title sponsor. For adults, there was a 2 0r 3 mile walk, with or without pets. There were activities for kids, like a bounce house & games; truly an event for family. An Italian restaurant gave out samples & many booths had giveaways, largely for pets. I got a few things for my brother.

After taking care of business with my team sponsor, Runner's Depot, I discovered there was a health fair across the street! There, you can get many tests that normally will cost you, for free. Plus, you meat eaters could have a hot dog or hamburger with a soda.

Sunday agenda-Multirace.com

I called it by the name of race director because they offered both a du and triathlon. I chose the former as a team. Gene had to run twice on the same for the first time ever; I couldn't get another person. Did I forget to mention that I got there later than I wanted by passing over intended exit(took wrong exit)? We had to hustle to get the packets and then set up within half an hour! He ran an incredible 5:36 mile, the 2nd best overall of all duathletes, relay or not. Today, I rode the bike and got a personal best of 38:08 for ten miles, breaking 21 minutes for 1st time ever! He did anchor run just under a six minute pace, also, the 2nd best overall, best among the relays. My record breaking ride was 2nd overall among duathletes. Our team won, basically because of the run. Luckily, my bike time was competitive enough to allow him to be within range to beat her running. Gene put us in the lead, so much so I almost got lost (I never started on the bike as a race leader before). When the dust cleared, we dropped to 15th place, including both du & triathletes. He cut that down greatly. Biggest blunder-failure to provide t-shirts to pre-registered athletes! Amenities were good, no hot meals.

I passed over the aids walk Miami because it was a non-competitive event that would interfere with the competitive race chosen.

Honorable mention

* Walthon (the one I got by) & Humberto won in the master division.
* Gary, co-owner of Premier, my former team, won age group.
* Despite injury, George wins category on both days.
* Mike wins age group, despite injury
* Mike's family (wife & 2 kids) won 2nd in co-ed
* The team we beat, both hubby & wife are friends of mine