Running season is back!

Running season is back! This weekend marks the unofficial start of the Running season.

Saturday agenda-race!

I considered the following events:

1. Jon Z MDA 5k (n port)
2. john clay 5k (Naples)
3. fall fling 5k
4. king of the hill 5k

After much consideration, I passed on the first 2 then focused on the last 2. I chose #3 but found out it was cancelled, leaving me either #4 or bust. Sorry, its too difficult for me not to race, especially since I couldn't 1 weekend last month.

I pretty much got what I expected-a tough time battling the hills in the heat & humidity; the horrible H's. Now for the Clint Eastwood synopsis:

The good: got finishers dog tag & beat some guys that have been beating me lately with a sub 20, sub 6 mile.
The bad:  the horrible H's, desired race cancelled, didn't break 19, didn't make dirty dozen.
The ugly: didn't place despite efforts, paced slowed significantly after a great first mile.

This race was being run probably as family oriented, all day event. I had to leave, especially since I had no hardware and the proposed BBQ is designed for meat eaters. I didn't feel well enough to compete in any of the other events they were holding. For those fortunate enough to place, big medals were given. I admit they were good but disappointed that masters didn't go 3 deep, stripping me of hardware!

This day would have been a total disaster if it hadn't been for Linda. She surprised me by making it down and we had a nice lunch & what not. Wish we would've been together longer but beats the alternative.

Sunday agenda-race!

These are races on my radar:

a. Disneyland half
b. rnr half (VA)
c. labor day tri/du

Scratch the first 2 due to distance & cost and go with the final one. Besides, we are in prime position to win the broward county series. Pam was supposed to swim but ended up doing a 100 dash due to the cancellation of the swim (lake contaminated). After that, biz as usual. By the grace of God, I got a PR on the bike before handing off to Mike K. Although much slower than usual, he did the best he could considering he got injured, which lead to mild depression, which lead to overeating, which lead to gaining weight (negative chain reaction)  plus lack of training (conditions). We were the top team & top ten overall; WTG & praise the Lord!

Monday agenda-labor day!

Have a happy one! This is my chance to train. Unfortunately, I was sick so I had to scrap my original plan of a 12 mile skate and did an easy 2 mile recovery jog. Then, suffer the day accomplishing nothing; I hate that!