St patrick weekend

St Patrick weekend is upon us.

Saturday agenda-race!

These events were on my radar:

0. Jerusalem international marathon (Friday)
1. rnr marathon (& half) DC
2. eco-safari adventure race (Melbourne)
3. march for cancer 5k
4. romp through pinecrest

Today is the day the Irish celebrate, especially with a lot of drinking. Maybe I shouldve kissed the blarney stone because I didn't get much luck from a 4 leaf clover. Definitely didn't do 0 because its out of the country. Skipped #1 (out of state) and #2 (not within my normal tri county area) due to rising gas prices. Thought about #3 but decided to stay within my county, plus very close to home; #4 wins.

This was my return to a race I won last year when it was an inaugural. Unfortunately this year, I have many set backs, largely injury & decreasing speed (getting slower). Both the internal and external (heat & humidity) conditions. I needed good luck but didn't really get it, as I barely made the top ten, got beat by Keith and failed to win my age group in the process. It was by the Grace of God I even saw the podium. At least I broke 20 was my only claim to fame.

Sunday agenda-race!

More events to choose from:

a. Georgia marathon & half
b. fountain of youth 5k (n port)
c. shamrock classic 5k/10k (Brandon)
d. Shula run for ovarian cancer 5k
e. broward blue run
f. fiu triathlon

 Skipped a. (out of state) plus b. & c. (not within my normal tri county area), also due to rising gas prices. I definitely considered d. and e. because I am a runner but decided on the latter because its an inaugural event.

This is my first tri relay of the year. I got a 'new' swimmer in Mauricio and an 'old' runner, Alan W; I say that since he's competed with me before. Had a shaky start before the race due to the inexperience of the 'crew' but finally, it was a go. Our team was 'tri (ing) 2 win'! When the dust cleared, we posted record times and were the overall winning team.This could be interpreted as good luck but I'll say it was a blessing.