Have a heart weekend

Have a heart weekend. That's what I call it, especially based on today.

Saturday agenda-race!

God made it possible to do a triple header but opted for double. Question was, what race to do first.

1. race for the cure (st petersburg)
2. Disney win &; dine half
3. American heart walk/run 5k
4. livestrong 5k/half
5. fight for air 5k

I decided to remain on the east coast, wiping out #1. Got shut out of #2 plus been there, done that. Due to fees, team commitment and chance for double header, #4 was eliminated.

Race #1: American heart walk/run 5k

On this one, i'll cut to the chase. I didn't get hardware because of the wack age categories (41-45), and only 1 per age group; they didnt have a heart this weekend. I wouldve been 2 in my age group with an award under normal circumstances. Average post race. Anyway, I had to take off to get to next event.

Race #2: fight for air 5k

Although I have run at Huizenga park before, the course was different. I already hated the normal but this one was worse in the since of the many curves & a sharp 180 that twisted my foot. Luckily, I recovered enough to finish decent, even though I lost more time with poorly marked finish. The post race qualified as five star with all the hot pizza the was available in addition to the norm. Sadly, I left without hardware again ( they didn't have a heart this weekend). Even though an award like ceremony was held, none was given. Was told they will be mailed; wish me luck as I still don't have my shirt from that ups 5k ( they didn't have a heart at all).

Even though I got no award to bring home, I got a hold of one prize, Linda. In fact, she won a prize without even doing a race! How? She won in the taco bell challenge; way 2 go!

Sunday agenda-race!

Many more to choose from but no double dipping:

a. rnr San Jose half
b. divas half (NY)
c. 13.1 Atlanta
d. dunns run 5k/mile
e. race the troops du/tri
f.  national livestrong  day (cycling)

Scratch any events outside of FL (a,b,c). I race over rides, eliminating f. I was scheduled to do d., especially since my likeness appeared on the brochure but event e was moved to the same day and I opted for that instead.

I chose a new partner, Julie. Many asked why I chose to do a relay when I am capable of du'ing all by myself. Well, I race solo all the time. God has given me so much over the years and this is my way of giving back to the athletic community. She is trying to make a come back & she said this helps to inspire her on that. She was very nervous & feared she would hurt the team. I saw the fire & desire in the eyes and that is what I need on a team. You don't have to be the best, just do your best.

Also, I gave back by showing my support toward the troops. I dressed in a manner reflecting the armed forces. To my surprise, Julie did as well. She did her bit, coming in right after George, then it was my time to shine. Despite not using my aero helmet, I posted a 21 average on the bike. My transition was much longer than usual because I had to take off the gloves to tie my shoes (fun part since I was in the spirit of the event). Although my time was nothing to write home about, by the grace of God, it was the 3rd fastest of all duathletes! We finished in the top ten and won the relay division. We were aptly named 'Supa man & wunda woman'!