May I?

The corporate run was the last event of my month. It's always scheduled on a Thursday but this time not in May; I would've missed if not for a reminder at Niketown by a fellow runner. About 20,000 participated, mostly weekend warriors & walkers. I used it as a training 'run' & used Linda as sort of a rabbit (target).

Saturday agenda-5k

This weekend was especially tough because I had to choose among a smorgasbord of events.

a. Sunsmart 5k (key Biscayne)
b. run to remember (Hollywood)
c. cardio 5k (Coconut Creek)
d. MS ride (Dade to Monroe county)

Normally, I would have chosen a. due to proximity but due to a wonderful, significant other, I made a change of plans. Racing will override fun runs & rides, eliminating d., including the next day. My next choice would have been b., the same race chosen by Jon & Jeffrey but by proximity rule, c. was closer to her place. This race was a disaster. They started almost a half hour late, misdirected the 2 race leaders to disqualification & I got out sprinted from behind by Almir, who, in an unsportsmanlike manner, gloated by raising & flailing his arms as he won. The awards ceremony was scheduled to be held after a cardio class. Problem was it took well over an hour, maybe 2. I had to leave without the cheesy medal, probably never to see it again.

Sunday agenda-5k

Well, since I missed the MS ride (Dade to Monroe county), forget about the return trip on this day. In protest to the unfair race changes, I did the race for the finish 5k instead of competing at the tri-miami, even though the du option was open. In fact, George skipped it as well. This 5k was way better organized. Although overall position & time was worse (better competition), the feeling I got from the race was better. I lost some time, in part, due to the course itself being with hills & turns. I got a nice paper weight for the age group victory. Post race was 4 star, losing 1 for not having a hot meal.