Halloween weekend

Halloween weekend is upon us! There were some tricks & some treats this weekend.

Saturday agenda-race!

The following events were on my radar:

1. Spooktacular 5k
2. safewalk 5k
3. miami beach Halloween half

Well, this was a tough selection because I been there, done those already. I really needed to do #3 but had a tough time there before. So I decided to go to the race where I have the best chance to place, ruling out #2.

I didn't do well (time wise), struggling as usual (trick) but did break 20 and by the grace of God, captured the last master slot (treat). Unusual, but 2 women got by me, bumping my overall position (trick), but I did take the last slot in the baker's dozen (treat).

Sunday agenda-race!

Many more events available this day:

a. rnr LA half
b. atlanta marathon
c. FL Halloween halfathon & 5k
d. race for the booty du/tri
e. FAU 5k
f. Halloween trail run (half/10/5k)
g. ironman 70.3 Miami

Due to finances, eliminate any race outside of FL (a,b). g struck for same reason plus no swimmer. I planned on d. but due to the inclement weather (a storm in the gulf), I decided against it (trick). besides, it was a long drive, like c., also skipped. I didn't want to risk injury, so I passed on f., eliminating all morning races (trick). I decided to train lightly (treat) on my inlines; only 2 miles.

Although I don't really care for night races, it beats the alternative. Even though still a far cry from where I need to be, the time was better than I have been doing lately, The weather felt nice (not so hot & humid) but was overcast & drizzling. Despite that, I had to settle for 2nd in age group (trick). I failed to even make the baker's dozen in this one but at least I made the podium (treat).