Passover weekend

Passover weekend I call this but it ended officially sundown last Tuesday. There was a corp run on Thursday but I couldn't go (broward). My weekend actually began last night, where I raced out of town and was dubbed 2nd age (only top overall & no master then to ten age groups). However, I was given a first place trophy; Pulling out Jon (the winner), 2 oa was the only other master in front. I earned the title on prize based on these conditions: if they gave top 3, and master, I would be top master (1 PL) or if they gave top 3, and no master, I would be 1 ag.

Saturday agenda-race!

This is my selection today:

1. spartan NV
2. color me rad 5k TN, FL, AZ
3. the biggest loser MS
4. citrus classic
5. pirate plunder 2 miler
6. can you outrun the beast? (adventure)
7. race to erase 5k
8. run for the turtles 5k
9. thin mint sprint
10. homeless voice 5k
11. eco safari trail run

Automatically rule out the top 3 (out of FL). With enough local races, take out #4,5,11=very far. strike 3 on the furthest local races 8, 9. With standard races available, I passed on #6, leaving 7 & 10. I chose the closest & most familiar, Markham park!

If you recall on my last post, for the first time in over 20 years, I had a problem with a shoe lace despite having the lace locks! What are the chances I have another problem at this park? Well, guess what? Around mile 2, I heard & felt the sole of my left shoe flapping (only 1/3 attached); I had to stop, rip it off and finish lop sided! Before that even happened, I was in fifth place approaching the turn around when I noticed Ralph (3rd) stop to tie his shoe, falling to fourth. He still maintained that position until he mysteriously stopped prior to my incident. For some reason, he decided to re-enter and challenge me for his previous position. I had to sprint the .1 lop sided & by the grace of God, won! If top 3 and master were given out, I would be top master. However, they didn't so I ended up winning my strange age group and receiving a certificate of appreciation and a generic medal. I endowed the latter to Spencer's daughter for her efforts of running after his son got the race winner's(Chris) overall award.

Sunday agenda-race!

1. color me rad 5k CA
2. Carlsbad 5000
3. Hollywood half marathon
4. green turtle gallop 10 k
5. rugged runner challenge
6. Florida brain cancer 5k
7. Nat Moore steps to scholarships 5k
8. nautica tri
9. ms 5k run

Automatically rule out the top 3 (out of FL). I love #8 but couldn't secure a swimmer; strike 2. I passed on some more local races for the opportunity of a double header (#6 was listed as 7 am, #5 at 8 am). I found out the hard way, that #6 would start at 7:30, automatically eliminating #5. With this disappointment on my mind, I had contend with that and wind with some humidity.

Let's sum this up Clint Eastwood style:

The good: top ten (3x this weekend), 2 ag (would be top maser or 1 ag norm ag)
The bad: generic medals, time (although best of weekend)
The ugly: only 1 overall, no master, 2 deep in ten year age groups, generic medals