Thanksgiving weekend

Thanksgiving weekend is upon us! 4 days away from the daily grind; yay!

Today's agenda-turkey trot.

Most races on this day are called turkey trots. However, there are some who stray away from the norm. Too many to list so I shall name those I have done before or considered before my report of the day.

1. get up, gather & groove 5k (Melbourne)
2. run for the pies 4 miler
3.jcc turkey trot 5k
4. tamarac turkey trot 5k
5. ft lauderdale turkey trot 5k
6. run Miami turkey trot 10k/5k

I was lazy this year so I passed on all races outside my county, despite #5 being an inaugural. #6=been there, done that, as the one I did, but my chances were better.

Think I'll give the Clint Eastwood style synopsis:

The good: I won the master title & top 10.
The bad: 8 am race delayed 15 minutes (hot & humid), only got a medal
The ugly: forfeited 4 positions due to lack of signage, also resulting in a horrific time.

Friday's agenda-black Friday

The calm between the storm, race speaking. Many began on thanksgiving but called it black Friday; hmmmm. I did get caught up in the madness. Hey, it's tradition!

Saturday's agenda-race!

I had 2 choices(ruling out th USATF jr Olympic regional championship): dreams & visions 5k @ markham or voice of love 5k in Miami lakes; I chose the latter-proximity. I don't usually pass on inaugurals but I was worn out from the past 2 days and elected not to drive so much. Besides, the next day, a tried & true race will be at the same site.

This victory was due to the running Gods (I say it in plural but there is only 1). I worked my way to 4th halfway through the race. By mile 2, some young jock burned out, advancing me to 3. In the final mile, the 2nd overall guy hunched over 3 times in pain; the 3rd was the charm. I took his slot til the end. Due to a short course, my time, although done in the past glory days, was way better than I've been running lately. Keep in mind, you cant run faster on grass with rolling hills than a hard, flat surface. Thank you Lord as this was my 4th 2nd overall finish within this month, a new PB.

Sunday's agenda-race!

More choices:

1. space coast half/full marathon
2. Sarasota half
3. posnac sprint to the finish 5k

I passed on the endurance events & decided to remain closer to home. By the grace of God, I finished with a decent time (this year's standard) & made the top ten (5th). Even though I was the 2nd fastest master, I was relegated to top in age class since not offered. This event closes out the month for racing. To make up mileage, I did a 2 mile tack on run with George.

Monday's agenda-eShop?

Yep. Cyber Monday! The high tech version of black Friday. I passed on that.