Birthday weekend!

Birthday weekend! Although I remain in the same age group, I move from sophomore to intermediate.

Saturday agenda-race!

Not much to choose from but nevertheless:

1. Rooney's 5k
2. color me rad 5k (OR, KS, FL)
3. splash n dash 5k
4. sun smart 5k
5. 7 mile bridge run

You can automatically eliminate #2 (out of FL). I decided against the former and the latter (too difficult & far for me under current state). I planned on #3 until I was spotted front and center in the Miami herald (tropical section on Tuesday). It got so much buzz, I decided to repeat this event (#4), even though I know I'd be slower. This is my last chance to place before I advance up the ladder of life. The external conditions were bad (hot, humid, wet with puddles). To make matters worse, the late start (8 am) was delayed another ten minutes. By the grace of God, I finished with same award position as last year despite a much slower time.

Sunday agenda-race!

Happy birthday to me! These are the races I considered:

1. rnr marathon Scotland
2. triathlon cocoa beach
3. fau wellness tri
4. stand down 5k
5. motion for the ocean 5k
6. key west race around the rock 15k/5k

You can automatically eliminate #1 (out of FL & USA). Without a swimmer, you can rule out the next 2 as well. I decided against the latter (too difficult & far for me under current state). The great Lord above provided me with a great birthday gift of a double header!

Event 1 agenda-stand down 5k

This is my first race under new age; a was a bit nervous & tired after my fiasco the previous nite (lost over 2 hours because I forgot my wallet plus entry issues). It was hot & humid but luckily, not so much wind. Felt fine the first mile then struggled. I left without knowledge of how I did so that I'd have sufficient time for next event. When dust cleared, I found I had the best time of the weekend and given 2nd master (I was first but a grandmaster was faster). I heard I got a medal.

Event 2 agenda-motion for the ocean 5k

It took an hour to travel between races; that coupled with fatigue (just raced with no rest other than driving in a car) put me at a great disadvantage. It was even hotter & more humid (9:15 start) and this time was very windy. I found out at the last minute that the course was on soft-medium packed sand and we headed against the wind to return with it. Let's sum it up Clint Eastwood style:

The good: won my age group, 6 oa, post race refreshments
The bad: time was 2 minutes slower, course (lost some time getting lost)
The ugly: no award (goodie bag instead)

Praise the Lord! I was able to make podium in both as well as top ten finishes; what a great way to begin with the new age.

Monday agenda-Boston marathon!

While it may be a holiday in bean town, patriot's day is not observed down here! Good luck to all my friends competing, especially my teammates!