Workout weekend

Since there were no local races, this became a workout weekend.

Saturday agenda-long run

Believe it or not, I passed up a race (Marco island 5 miler) to prepare for Disney. The decision was based largely by proximity & finances, but I also realize the importance of the long run during the marathon season. It was a nice day (60+ degrees) so I ended up running longer & faster than planned. I completed over 15 miles in under 2 hours!

Sunday agenda-long ride

I had set a personal route which begins & ends from my house, but upon notice & recommendation from good friend & elite athlete Mike, I rode with a group that began at a school near my job. I started with them & we rode from the Grove to halfway within Miami Beach. On the way back, the stopped at a cafe. I don't like stopping, plus I came up there broke, so I deviated & headed toward a former team cyclist. Granted it was early by non runner standards (around 8:30 am), I got snubbed trying to wish a merry Christmas by the lobby phone. I continued from there using the marathon path (I395, I think) where there were two challenging bridges. I wanted that workout because it was lacking on the way up with the group. I eventually linked up with a few cyclists upon the return on the main path around Mercy hospital. I forgot my watch so the time was unknown, just like the distance (new path for me). I estimated a minimum of 30 miles & the time was over 2 1/2 hours.