Magical weekend?

Magical weekend? Yes indeed.

Saturday agenda-race!

Ruling out the ragnar relay which began on Friday, a day I couldn't get off, and since the Disney half is today, requiring that packet pickup be prior, I had the following choices:

1. undy 5000
2. run for the animals 5k
3. flippany 5k/10k

All timed by accuchiptiming, by the grace of God, I was able to do a double header; truly magical. This was the first time my dad got to witness me pull this off.

Race #1: run for the animals 5k

This event was held at the same place my last race of the year was. It also featured a 1 mile dog walk after the 5k. It was a late start race (8) but luckily, it was a cold morning. Thankfully, virtually no wind. I left almost immediately after finishing in an effort to get to the next event with ample time. I had no idea what time I did or even if I placed, but if so, I had to leave without hardware. To make a long story short, I failed to match or beat the time I did just a week ago but I found out after the fact, I got the same age group position (footworks categories (1 overall, no master)).

Race #2: undy 5000

By the grace of God, I made it in time. It was considerably hotter (9) but the later start allowed for the double header. I did what I could but was nearly 30 seconds slower than the previous race. However, I won my age because thankfully, there was a master slot. Praise the Lord for allowing me to get top ten in both events. The award I got was a medal. Unique with this race was getting underwear bottom in lieu of a t-shirt.

Sunday agenda-race!

This is the main event. I saw it fitting to involve my dad in the inaugural 2 person Disney marathon relay. Why? We did (as individuals) the inaugural marathon, inaugural half marathon and the inaugural marathon and a half (goofy challenge). We are Bell's Elite Sports Team; Truly magical.

It was quite cold, 50 at start, but luckily, no wind. It warmed up to mid 60 as the race progressed. I happy to begin in the first wave, by mile 3ish, when we wrap to pass the starting line, I heard the last wave going off. Sadly, I felt a bit tight, no doubt from lack of sleep & proper rest. After a bit of confusion at split (full vs relay), I tagged off to dad. We both improved on our times from our last distance race, the Latin half. We are now a part of history. We placed 52 out of 111 in the male category & my dad informed me that we were in the top 25% of all teams; impressive. I like the long sleeve tech shirt & finishers medal but didn't care for the post race. The entire experience was well organized. Except for cost, may consider a return.