Mid month crisis (Oct)

Mid month crisis (Oct) is evident as to what has occurred thus far.

Saturday agenda-race!

Other than the midwest spartan sprint in Il, I only found 2 'local' events, in different counties, but was able to do a double header, thanx to JW. I passed on an event that I agree with the cause (breast cancer), called race for the cure, in my town, because you cant win an award & I like to compete.

Event 1: AVDA 5k

Last year, I performed magnificently, beating out a faster nemesis & taking 3rd overall. This year, sadly, I barely broke 20 and let all the master titles (plaques) slip by me, forcing me to settle for an age group medal. Lord, please don't let me suffer like the Miami dolphins! The only bright side is a top ten finish sufficient for a podium spot. They had a great post race set up.

Event 2: women in distress 5k

A 'podunk' event that had a low turnout. This event had great intentions, as it raised money for abused women and was a family oriented program, featuring many local, christian artists & dancers performing. The offered a 5k run (15 laps on grass) and 5k walk (5 laps around park); I chose the latter, since I don't get many racewalk events now. No real awards but Jon won the run, I the walk. I got to speak & praised them on their efforts. It was fun.

Sunday agenda-race!

Seems like everybody picked this day to put on an event; I could only do one:

1. Detroit marathon
2. muddy buddy Dallas
3. ft lauderdale 15/30k training run
4. rb off road du/tri
5. parkland 5k
6. hope for vision 5k
7. xtreme race for the cure

Due to finances, you can scratch the 1st 2. #3 is a long fun run; strike 2. #4 strikes interest but unfortunately, some  idiot stole my mountain bike; strike that. I passed on 5 (big mistake, as I would've been in top 3) & 7.

I selected #6 because it was yet another inaugural 5k. Other than that, it was a bad choice. Synopsis, Clint Eastwood style:

The good: top ten (6), podium finish (1 ag & was top master)
The bad: My time was worse than the last race.
The ugly: no master title was offered.

So, with no master titles to bring home, and failure to break 19, the mid month crisis continues.