Earth day weekend

Earth day weekend is upon us!

Friday agenda-runway 5k

Yes, I found a rare event! I did the one once before but had to get permission from the boss to take off time to do it. She declined but granted 2 hour leeway. I was fortunate enough to place third despite being in the outrageous age group of 30 & over. A friend picked up my medal because I had to take off immediately. This time, I'm on vacation so I could stay for the festivities. To my dismay, I didn't make it (4th), therefore no hardware. It was extremely hot & humid, late start (8).

Saturday agenda-race

The following were up for consideration:

1. African aid 5k (ft Myers)
2. stomp out child abuse (pt st lucie)
3. 7 mile bridge
4. spring training du/tri
5. 1040k  5k
6. docs dean's walk/run

#3 automatically out because I didn't try to get in it*. #2 & #3 out of tri-county area, so I pass. #4 no swimmer, du possible but not cost effective. #6=fun run; out whenever I can race. My selection was #5.

I was awaken by thunder & lightning while with a friend. Considering I had not committed to any of the above & the fact I'd have to pay the race day rate, I made the rare decision not to race! Can you believe that? My safety & mitigation of some financial damage overruled. Did light training on treadmill.
* Found out after the fact this race was cancelled due to the inclement weather. #4 had the 2 loop bike course reduced to 1.

Sunday agenda-race!

Happy earth day! Found only 2, shingle creek adventure challenge (team required) in kissimmee or sprint for the cure (magic bullet) 5k; the latter won out (proximity rules).

Weather cleared up in time for the run. The external conditions were some heat & humidity. I saw the sun for the first time since Friday! It's more the internal conditions that 'killed' me. I felt tired & tight so I struggled with my heavy legs throughout. Even though I failed to break 20, by the grace of God, I made the dirty dozen & the podium. The top 3 & master got beautiful glass trophies; the rest of us, generic medals. The post race was 5 star with pancakes & eggs for me, sausage for others. A couple of hours later, no more clear sky, it began to rain again!