Columbus day weekend

Columbus day weekend is upon us! I discovered I am still struggling, despite some improvement in the weather.

Saturday agenda-race!

Here's what I have on my radar:

1. Spartan race NE
2. rnr NY 10k
3. adva race for hope
4. pursuit of honor 5k
5. youth co-op 5k
6. southern most marathon

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). The latter was the furthest in FL, so I passed on that one. I like #3 but chose the remaining because I don't remember doing them and both are the closest in proximity. However, I cant do them both so I selected #4.

Since I have nothing to write home about, let's close this event Clint Eastwood style:

The good: made the podium
The bad: medals, ten year age groups (lost a position), still hot (less humid)
The ugly: time, parking

Sunday agenda-race!

Pre 'holiday' schedule:

1. ing Hartford marathon
2. Chicago marathon
3. sunset celebration run
4. shark shuffle
5. Columbus day du/tri

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). The next was the furthest in FL, so I passed on that one. I had to choose from the remaining. Since the latter was an inaugural, it won!

Both a duathlon and triathlon were offered. I chose the former and brought in a new RD teammate, Emily, to compete as a co-ed relay. This was her first relay. She ran very well (estimated time was a PR) and I was .02 of the average I need on the bike. Our team, salt and pepper, was the top relay and broke an hour; 15 overall.

Monday agenda-race?

Not! I have to work; it is not a holiday for me. :(