Dr. Martin Luther King jr

Dr. Martin Luther King jr (MLK) weekend is upon us! He is the only other hero I have behind Jesus Christ.

Saturday agenda-race!

Here's what I found 4 today:

1. komen race 4 the cure Bahamas
2. ringling bridge run
3. Honda classic 5k
4. brandons run
5. Miramar-pines 5k/10k

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL/US). With enough local races, I passed on the next one as well. I wound up doing #3, the furthest of the remaining. It turned out to be a challenging course with rolling hills & turns, one was a bit steep. Let me break it down clint style:

The good: made the podium, finishers medals, sub 21
The bad: 2 ag, wet ground (fog)
The ugly: the course, travel to race

Sunday agenda-race!

1. Bahamas marathon
2. Bermuda marathon
3. key west half
4.  naples half
5. davie road race
6. gift of life 5k

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL/US). Naples has always been my tradition, so that eliminates everything else. I finished under 1:50, best in a long time but left with blisters and tightness.

Monday agenda-MLK 5k

Yep, a rare weekday race on an important holiday. This year, I thought sure I would lose as for the first time I can remember, juan Yanes, a top racewalker signed up to race. At the start, he immediately passed me and maintained a lead through 2 miles. After that, amazingly, he began to fade. I debated whether or not to pass him but I felt good with my pace so I continued. I didn't go at max since I figured this may be some type of strategy. By the grace of God, I did like the seahawks by coming from behind to win. It was history for me as I had never beaten him before ever. This miracle blessing seemed impossible since this was among my worst times plus I was still suffering from tightness & injury from the half.