Octoberfest!

Octoberfest! The number of events are beginning to increase, a feast of races so to speak.

Saturday agenda-race!

Here's the list of events I considered for today:

1. Spartan race MS
2. rnr Denver marathon
3. great Floridian tri
4. the haunting of fort chokonikla Halloween run
5. ghost run
6. schott 5k run, walk & roll
7. race for the cure 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). With enough local events, eliminate the next 2. Even though the latter is closest in proximity, it's not a race you can place in (fun run) and also starts the latest (8:30). I thought about but passed on #5 and picked a tried & true.

to my dismay, this became a high quantity, high quality race and it would take the mercy of the running gods for me to make the podium. Praise the true Lord for making that happen; I got the last slot in my group. I'm not to fond of the award (cap) but beats the alternative. I was pushed by the 2nd and 3rd overall women and was fortunate in in the last mile.

Sunday agenda-race!

Here's the list of events I considered for this day:

1. Detroit free press marathon
2. wellington 10 miler
3. rocktoberfest 10 miler
4. buddy walk run 5k
5. jafco 5k
6. sarcoma 5k
7. homestead speedway

You can automatically rule out the first (out of FL). Even though the latter is closest in proximity, it's not a race (a ride with various distances); I did enjoy it when last I did it.

I'll break down this disappointment Clint Eastwood style:

The good: hardware (finishers medal)
The bad: sick all week leading to race, weather (hot & humid), last minute bathroom break
The ugly: time, 1st time I didn't place at an elite event (missed by 1), + missed double header (and 2 awards)