close out weekend

This is close out weekend because it is the last weekend of this month. That means last chance at redemption and racing before the new month.

Saturday agenda-race!

I found about about a trail 5k at Amelia but that didn't matter. I returned to eagle lakes for part 2 of the elite series. I return as 2 time defending champ. Even though so far my title seems lost, due to better competition and poorer personal performance, I am still proud of my accomplishments and will not shirk running. I think I'll give the Clint Eastwood synopsis of the race:

The good: 2nd age (podium), improved time from last, ankle felt fine.
The bad: 2nd age (trail same guy again), worst overall position
The ugly: 2nd age (trail in series, possibly out), still not under 19

Sunday agenda-race!

I found some:

1. wipro San Francisco marathon
2. trail races 5/10/half
3. Huntington's disease tri

I definitely skipped the former, missed the center one because I opted to return to the latter! However, with a new cast. The U.S. has their dream team, I have mine. James agreed to return & he is the fastest swimmer I ever had on any team. Just as rare to get Boris to be on a team with me was the honor I had to get another elite athlete, Eliot! The pressure was on me not to hurt the team I put together too much. James did not disappoint & was the only one to break ten minutes. He had us in the lead, but as expected, I got caught from behind by better cyclists. By God's grace, we arrived to dismount even (tied) but I got the exchange off seconds prior. Regardless, once Elliot began running, that's all she wrote; we won by 4 minutes! He was the only one to break 20.We won the male category but were the fastest team period!