First weekend of 2014

First weekend of 2014 is upon us!

Saturday agenda-race!

Couldn't find much for the first Saturday of the year but anyway:

1. save the panther 5k
2. zoo half/5k

The latter makes the most sense (closest in proximity) but last month, I did 3 weekends in a row at that venue so I chose the former.

Coincidentally, this race was at a zoo (palm beach). It was my first time running there, so I was game. Most of the course was familiar (dreyer park) but started at zoo entrance then course basically ran in the opposite direction. Both the start and finish (last half in zoo) were new to me. Other than the wind, the weather was comfortable (upper 60). To my dismay, my time was the worst of the year and among that all time, but my age group position was on point since I won (after removing the top 3 overall and masters). Overall gender position was in the dirty dozen. By the grace of God, I made the podium.

Sunday agenda-race!

Couldn't find much for the first Sunday of the year either but anyway:

1. flamingo 5 miler
2. Davie pal 10k/5k

I stuck to tried and true, eliminating the former. It was my first time racing here (rodeo stadium). Other than that, nothing to write home about. Let's sum it up Clint Eastwood style:

The good: time better than yesterday, 2nd master (1st of the year), top ten
The bad: hidden humidity, time
The ugly: windy, time

Good post race; I had my favorite breakfast.