Final race

Well, final race of the final weekend of this year.

Saturday agenda-final race

Since I was able to get off for Kwanzaa (the day after Christmas), I travelled with a rival friend, Colin, up to Clermont for the 1st time. There, was the 2nd annual Florida marathon, half & 5k. Based on accounts from other athletes who competed in multisport up there, plus the race ap itself, I was aware there would be hills. I had no idea how steep or frequent they would be until it was too late (i am competing). I went up for the challenge & got what I asked for. I wont travel that far just for a 5k, so you know I did a distance event. Considering the course, I was not in the mood to punish myself, so the half sufficed. I struggled (much like throughout the year) but finished with an acceptable time.

Sunday agenda-train

No rest for the weary. This was cross training day & the bike was my choice. On Kwanzaa, I skated 4 miles, 2 versus the wind, plus some light running. Last training on a weekend of 2008.