Full moon weekend

Full moon weekend is here & began last night.

Saturday agenda-5k

I had the choice of:

1. Lakes of meadows (Dade)
2. healthy choice 5k (Broward)
3. Edison festival of lights 5k (night race in Ft Myers)

Last year, I did a triple header weekend & could've done that this year but passed on that due to the following:

a. Last year, I got back so late I had to sleep in my car
b. on a slump, therefore risking the chance of not placing after such a long drive
c. gas went up, plus a lot of driving
d. had to take dad along for packet pick up

I miss that night race because we won the master title without heavy weights like a Jon W. Aware that Mike K & George are still dealing with injury coupled with the fact that I am struggling, the odds were against us successfully defending the title.

I passed on proximity since dad & I have to pick up our half packets at the expo in Broward anyway. Plus, I don't remember doing this race before. The full moon effect continued as my time stunk but luckily, it was not a high quality race. I had to settle for second master & by the grace of God, made the top ten. Better, my dad got to witness this.

Afterwards, we went to the expo & met up with Linda.

Sunday agenda-half

The following choice were on my 2 do list:

1. livestrong half marathon (TX)
2. A1A half/full marathon
3. oleta trail run (5/10/half)
4. carnaval miami 8k

Title givesaway that 4. was eliminated despite close proximity. Many, including my friend Jonathan protested that event because tradition was broken when #1 it was moved from calle ocho & #2 moved from night to day. #1 was too far but I wouldve liked it since it was an inaugural. I struggled too much at #3 so when other options are available, I will those; #2 wins!

I did the 1st 2 A1A full marathons & encountered difficulties so decided this is not the event for that but I will still be involved by doing the half marathon. This is half marathon #4 for the year, 1st of this month. Goal was to break 1:40 & that came to pass by the grace of God. I escaped without injury other than my ego. I couldve, shouldve, would've done better but didnt. I got a list of excuses such as no sleep (loud music past midnight), wind but the bottom line is that I didn't get the job done (not including finishing).

Honorable mention

* Louis makes the podium at the 8k, rep'n the RD in my town
* Dad finishes 2nd half of year, 3 for the season.
* Rachelle was 8 overall female, places in age group with a sub 1:30
* Runners depot well represented, including the half win by Anton, & Spencer in top ten in the marathon.
* Linda finishes 2nd half of year.