Transition weekend (spring)

Transition weekend (spring) is upon us!

Thursday agenda-run like a fool 5k

Yesterday was a rarity. Corporate run & run like a fool 5k. I am still not ready for the major league so the latter was a good choice. The challenge was getting to the race more than the race itself. I left normal time from my job near zoo Miami to get to west boca raton before the race starts 6:30. Remember, I have to park, pick up packet & prep before I can run. Unfortunately for me, it was hot & humid plus I was tired (no rest). I had worked all day, jumped into vehicle fighting traffic for an hour before the aforementioned. Needless to say, I had my worst 5k time of the year. By the grace of God, I still made the top ten & podium. To add insult to injury, I was 2nd with the 2 toughest age groups combined (40-49), whereas I would've been 1st under normal categories. I took my medal & headed home as quickly as possible (I have to open at work).

Today (Friday) is my brother's birthday. He catches up to me for about 2 weeks before I pull away to be older again.

Saturday agenda-race!

I found a bunch this day:

1. race for woman's wellness
2. barefoot on the beach
3. food allergy 5k
4. Daniel's dash 5k
5. seafarers 5k

Gonna have to expound in an interest manner. After the number following this sentence will be my appropriate response:

1. I enjoy this race but conflicts with my choice this year.
2. Also enjoyed this race but conflicts with my choice this year.
3. I don't remember if I did this race but conflicts with my choice this year.
4. I was encouraged to this race so it is my choice this year.
5. I missed this one last as an inaugural because I was out of the state (13.1 NY); my evening race.

Morning agenda-Daniels dash 5k

Hot & humid & I think windy day. Very sad because due to my internal conditions, I didn't beat people I usually beat, forfeiting was should have been an overall win. I'll break it down Clint Eastwood style:

The good: won age group, top ten (ironically, the same overall position as the previous race, 6th)
The bad: failed to break 20, got passed by the master winner in the final mile
The ugly: pay back is a bitch! Allan was the one I beat 4 years ago to win overall, at the same park, as a member of runner' depot racing team and my first day & race as such. No one broke 19 so it was mine to take & I failed. I even lost the consolation prize of master. Had to settle for a medal.

Evening agenda-seafarers 5k

Still disponded from previous races, I came up with hope to improve. Well, it was hotter, more humid and even more wind! Can you believe lightning struck 3 times within 3 days? Yep, same results as the morning only a bit slower; more turns! It was a very interesting course at the port. Post race was great if you're a meat eater.

Sunday agenda-race!

Many to choose from:

a. pill box 5k
b. Gumbo Limbo 10k
c. Rugged Runner Challenge
d. Swamp Stomp 5K
e. nautica tri

I passed on the strange sounding events, plus I'm still struggling with 5k's so I am not ready for b. With acquisition of a swimmer & runner, I returned to e.

External conditions were tough so the swimmer had a tough time. I fought hard with the wind but had more trouble with so many beginners & blockers slowing me down. Then, it was time to hand off to my runner, who has been battling injury & workout complacency (2 week vacation just a week prior to this event). Sadly, we didn't place. Whether or not I did well on the bike is as relevant as Dwayne Wade scoring 30+ points but the team loses. We weren't too shabby-5th out 59 in our category, 9th out of 1401 total, top ten no matter how you look at it. Better luck next time.