The last weekend '09

This Christmas weekend is also the final weekend of the year. Yesterday, I did the 'last' skate as a warm up prior to the Christmas run with my dad.

Saturday agenda-run

Often referred to as the last run (of the weekend), I was scheduled to head south for a race. Unfortunately, it didn't pan out, leaving the resolution 5k as the last event option. Ya'll know I'm not a big fan of paying for a fun run so I opted for a long overdue long training run. I need to prepare for the upcoming distance races I have planned, and due to racing, have not done much more than 5k's. Besides, I'd have to head up north, early in the morning, wasting gas, when I can (& did) get similar camaraderie down here closer to home. I began around the circle, went over the Rick then turned around at the base to return, gaining 14 or so additional mileage. Weather was wonderful for a run, minus the wind.

Sunday agenda-ride

Also referred to as the last ride (of the weekend), this is my chance to cross train long because I have been limited to time trials due to the busy holiday schedule at work, & in my life, in general. The ride begins from home utilizing the busway & paths to reach US 1 in Florida city; that's approximately 15 miles out! Going up was a breeze (literally) but the return trip required going against the wind; superb training. I completed it all under 2 hours on a tri retro-fitted, steel road bike. Judging by how I felt, I need to do this over the 5 mile race I almost did. I must prepare for the new year!