First day of fall

First day of fall; Autumn is here! Just prior was rosh Hashanah.

Saturday agenda-race?

1. big sur trail marathon
2. tunnel to towers 5k
3. zero prostate cancer run

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). The latter was moved. Unfortunately, I didn't feel well enough to go to, not to mention compete, in the remaining event; I trained instead.

Sunday agenda-race?

1. rnr montreal marathon
2. napa half marathon
3. 13.1 charlotte half
4. teal 5k
5. donate life 5k
6. escape to Miami tri
7. American cancer 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 3 (out of FL). The latter 2 were closest in proximity but I actually forgot about #7 and needed a swimmer for #6 (eliminating this choice). Therefore, I  considered the remaining 2; I planned on #4 but did #5; this was a blessing in disguise.

#4 was considered because it stated there were finisher medals and since I haven't run in 2 months, plus it isn't on any of the normal timing company schedules, I felt this was the best option. Well, Emily ran it and she reported that after finishing, she won her age group (20-29), then it was changed to top 3 age group regardless of sex, bumping her out and costing her a trophy!

#5, I did previously and 2 years ago, I was able to place in my age group but there were no finisher medals. Ya'll know I am not in any condition like I was but runner's depot selected me to represent at this race. Clint time:

The good: top ten male, top age, finisher medal
The bad: delayed til 8 due to lightning, time
The ugly: forgot my finishers medal, awards to be mailed

This was my first race since Irma and first time actually running in 2 month; thank you Lord!