Columbus weekend

Columbus weekend is upon us. Monday celebrates when Chris poorly navigated and landed here by accident, hence, discovering America. It was a sad day for the native Americans as he and the crew got by the original homeland security.

Saturday agenda-race!

Most events are today:

1. 13.1 ATL
2. spartan Vermont beast
3. beyond blind fest 5k
4. fight for air 5k
5. alpha omega cross country
6. running with Danny

I passed on the first two (out of FL), skipped #5 because there are standard events available and the latter because I couldn't confirm if or when it is being held. I had a chance to do a double header since #3 starts at 7:30 and #4, 2 hours later but the first one was too expensive ($40) so I couldn't afford to do the other, not due to ability.

Shot out to Caroline to help alleviate the travel time race morning as the race was way up in Jupiter, a few exits from martin county! I had been battling a mysterious knee injury during the week plus felt a bit sick last couple of days. It was hot & humid as expected, so I didn't know what to expect. First mile was slow, and the following even slower as I seemed to decline rapidly. By the grace of God, despite a dismal time, I won the master title! The icing on the cake-top ten in race; glad it was a lower 'quality' event. top overall & master got plaques, the rest medals; normal age groups.

Saturday agenda-race?

Yes, I found some:

1. steeple chase
2. Marco island tri
3. Dunn's run 5k/5 miler

I couldn't confirm the former, so strike that. I like the latter but I was invited to be on team, so #2 it is! The cyclist, John Beagle, picked me (2nd choice) and the swimmer, Brittany. He knew my ability but we weren't sure of hers & she of mine but by the grace of God, we all gelled and won the co-ed category. I was a bit of a challenge for me to run in the sand but fortunately, it was truly hard packed. The team was appropriately named, the tri B's. Finishers medals to all but impressed with the glass plaques given (heavy) to category winners. Post race was 5 star with hot meal (burritos, including veggie)! Tech tees to entrants as well. My first but 2nd annual event.