Valentine weekend

I dub this Valentine weekend since it precedes the celebrated day.

Saturday agenda-5k

The choice was simple for me considering my overriding option whenever faced with choosing between races.

1. 26.2 with Donna 5k (Jax)
2. dances with dirt (pasco county)
3. fairway 5k
4. woman's wellness 5k
5. race to end homelessness 5k

I easily eliminated the first 3 due to distance, although the last one is within the tri county area (Boca). Glad I skipped #3 since it was cold & rainy and that was run entirely on a grass golf course. The last one would be the most viable option (closest) but is only a 5k while #3 offered a team option, so it won.

In keeping with Valentine weekend, GFLRRC offered the couples division. I go in as half of the defending champion (odd couple division). As team captain, I selected a new partner, not quite as odd as last year (George). In fact, she is good a runner as she looks & has improved dramatically.

Despite my pathetic time, I was third overall by the grace of God; she was 2nd overall female. Since we both placed in the top 3 in our respective sex categories, we naturally won team division; thank you Lord. I'm disappointed we have to share that award but happy it was better (more normal) than last years.

Sunday agenda-5k

The choice was simple for me despite the choices:
1. 26.2 with Donna (Jax)
2. miles for meso 8k (Boca)
3. I care I cure I run 5k
4. run through central park 5k

#1=too far. #3 brought back memories as I won the inaugural on my inaugural day as a member of runners depot. #2 put on my a fellow new yorker for a good cause. Unfortunately, both had to be bumped due to my commitment to runners depot. They put on #4 & both races conflict with this event.

The racing team turnout was tremendous. I expected this & knew I need to perform at my best just to have a chance to place. Despite failing to break 19 again, praise the Lord, my time was good enough to win my age group & place in the top ten! FYI-within that top ten, 50% were on the team!

Honorable mention

* West family stole the show as Spencer took 2nd overall (missed the top slot by mere seconds) and his wife (Julie) won the female overall slot.
* Louis Molina returned & made the podium again
* Rachelle gets 2nd overall twice over the weekend, the 1st race help us win the odd couple team title!
* George placed at both of his events