Change

By the date of this blog, it is obvious I am getting old. I waited for Monday to post on Dr Martin Luther King day & could've sworn I began, but 'lo & behold, I had not! Like the U.S.P.S., better late than never.

I selected the title because, like Dr Martin Luther King, president Obama worked diligently toward change. The doc did so to defend & protect the rights of ALL people, rather than just the white male racist ones. He not only fought for 'our' people, African-Americans as a whole, but for all females, regardless of color & non-white men, such as Asians & Hispanics, as well. It's amazing how the country was founded saying that 'all men are created equal' but yet not treated equally.
Although 'we' were free from actual slavery, we were still enslaved by a racist system. We were being punished just because of the color of our skin & our presence here in the U.S., even though in the past, we were forced to be here. Dr King, through methods similar to my primary hero, Jesus Christ, induced change to bring us closer to normalcy. Although I believe we will never attain a perfect society, it is possible to get a high percentage. Because of his efforts, Obama was able to achieve the impossible-a black man employed at the highest position in the nation-president.

On the tonight show with Jay Leno, his favorite guest, Wanda Sykes said that George W Bush was the best thing that ever happened. Like Jay, I wondered why she said that. She followed up by essentially saying that if he hadn't screwed up so bad, no black man would have been considered. Now president Obama has a tall order. He has to try to dig us out of a deep & dirty ditch. I pray he can do this. We need to change from our dismal state to one of prosperity. We as a nation have already begun to heal the damage to our reputation worldwide. We need more focus on our domestic woes & less on others; godspeed.

Saturday agenda-5k

In Miramar, there was both a 10k & a 5k. In light of what I have done & yet to do, I chose the latter. Despite cool weather, I had a dismal time. In spite of that, I still won the master title & my tune up race was complete.

Sunday agenda-Naples half

In keeping with my tradition, my dad & I went over to Naples. I forfeited my chance to place in lieu of an endurance event. Like the previous day, the external conditions were awesome. Unfortunately, my internal condition set me back. Luckily, I met my average standard but failed to meet or beat the best time I set for this course.

Monday agenda-MLK 5k

Also a tradition, this event falls on the observed holiday. Due to the strength of my schedule, I chose to racewalk. By the grace of God, I recovered well enough to win the event once again.

Tuesday agenda-inauguration

This day couldn't have been timed better. Right after the observed birthday for my earthly hero, Dr Martin Luther King, came the day to make Barack H. Obama officially the president of the United States. After that, he & his wife (the 1st black 1st lady) had to attend ten balls! Unfortunately, I had to miss the swearing in because I was working but am happy that I am employed.

Honorable mention

* Jon W placed in top 3 over weekend & top master on monday
* Jeffrey T also top 3 over weekend
* Louis molina wins age group both in 5k & half
* Gene gets PR with sub 1:33
* Mike Korir 2nd only to Ronnie H.
* George wins age group all 3 days
* Leo wins age group
* Jonathan, & Felipe in top 5, 1 & 2 in age group