Magical weekend.

Magical weekend. I dub it such because normally I do Disney. Last year, by the grace of God, I was able to complete my first marathon in 2 years despite major injury just days prior. However, other experience can be magical too; read on!

Saturday agenda-race!

Amazingly, a limited number of events today:

1. WDW half marathon
2. 10k panther prowl
3. Flippany 10k/5k
4. deans 5k

In order to mitigate costs, I passed on the former. I also ruled out the latter because it was just a fun run. With the remaining, I had to use one of my selection rules. I haven't done either event before; #3 was closest in proximity but the other was an inaugural. Guess which one I did?

Lets do this Clint Eastwood style:

The good:  won age group, finisher medal
The bad: drive to event, weather (light wind but humid)
The ugly: time, course (2nd half on gravel/hard packed sand)

This was magical for me as I rarely place in a 10k.

Sunday agenda-race!

1. WDW marathon
2. vista view 360
3. jcc 5k classic

In order to mitigate costs, I passed on the former. I am not ready for extreme distance nor was I invited on a team, so I chose the latter.

I heard of this event but don't remember ever doing it; then again, with the number of races I do and my increase in age, could've slipped my mind.

I might as well continue Clint Eastwood style:

The good:  won age group, time, top ten overall
The bad: medal (unless overall & master), weather (some wind and humidity)
The ugly: course (time doesn't count since a bit short, no clocks nor clear mile markers), only 1  overall & master title. for us guys, the overall winner was a female!

This weekend was magical for me as because the winning streak continues and so does the 'new' event one.