Last race weekend (2012)

Last race weekend (2012) is upon us!

Saturday agenda-race!

I found 2:

1. resolution 5k
2. s fl fair 5k

Unfortunately, I couldn't do both, despite liking them both. Since the former is more of a fun run, I chose the latter.

A relatively late race start, thankfully, it was overcast, keeping the heat down. Didn't care for the wind but mid 60s-70s was comfortable. I had to contend with a couple of ladies clipping my feet and 1 who blatantly cut my off. When the dust cleared, I broke 20, beat those ladies and took my age group. I was guaranteed hardware as finishers medals were given. Of course, I am more interested in a podium placement.

Sunday agenda-race!

I also found 2:

a. the biggest loser run (half/5k in panama city)
b. boca 5k/10k

Since the former is the furthest, I chose the latter. I 've raced many times at Spanish river park but realized that this was the first time doing that particular race, despite that it was its 33rd annual. I was the best of all, going 5 deep in all categories plus plaques to all who place! It began too cold for me (54 degrees) and had to turn back versus the wind upon return to finish. I felt good but that didn't reflect on the clock. By the grace of God, I got 5th master; last time I got that was 2-3 years back when fantasy of lights was good. I designated this as a tack on event so I jogged the 5k course again to add mileage. Post race considered 5 star, since had pancake breakfast & lots of pastry, oranges & bananas. It's hard to believe I never did this one before.

This concludes the weekend and year in terms of racing. Praise the Lord for allowing me to complete 105 events during the course of the year. I resolve to do better next year; have a happy one!