My O!

My O! That's how this month sounds in Spanish.

Saturday agenda-race!

Here is what I had considered for today:

1. Spartan race TX, IN
2. Brooklyn half
3. keys 100 ultra
4. eric patrie 5k
5. covenant house 5k
6. tour of gables 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). Since I'm not on any team and not ready for an ultra, I pass on the next one. The latter is the most logical choice (closest in proximity) but of the remaining, I picked the only one I don't remember doing-#4.

I shall sum it up clint eastwood style:

The good: finished
The bad: no finisher medal, hot and humid
The ugly: time, didn't place

On this day, I am considered a zero since I returned the way I came, empty handed (no hardware).

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL).

Sunday agenda-race?

1. rnr Portland half
2. double race 15k/5k
3. fiu triathlon

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). Without a swimmer, I passed on the latter. Can you guess what I did?

This race is dubbed as the only event with a half time; that proved to be interesting. Due to cost, I passed on the main event (10+5k challenge) and at the last moment picked the less costly (yep, still pricey) 3+2k challenge. Despite feeling tired & lousy to the point I considered walking prior to the turnaround, the Lord blessed me by allowing me to win both legs, and thus, the overall challenge title. I received a high quality trophy (real marble base), unlike any in my 22+ year athletic career.

The good:  overall 5k champ (I won 2 races that equal that distance)
The bad: hot and humid
The ugly: entry fee.

After this accomplishment, I am considered a hero, having overcome the prior loss, current conditions & leaving with hardware. Redemption is sweet.