First weekend (of March)

First weekend (of March) is upon us! I slept right through February 30 and 31!

Saturday agenda-race!

Here's what I had on my plate for the first Saturday of the month:

1. bike MS (start)
2. palm 100 ultra
3. spring fest 5k/12k
4. race for the arts 5k
5. run for compassion 5k
6. fragile X circus run
7. romp through pinecrest

I passed on the former (2 day cycling event). #3 was the furthest event; its a no for that one. #2, been there, done that on a team; no interest solo.  #2 was the furthest event on the east side; no need with enough within 2 counties. Anyhow, the last 2 were in my county!

Since I travel so much, I was pleased with the latter (less than 20 minutes from home). Despite the late start (8), the weather was nice (cool with no wind). I finished by the time the heat was intensifying. The course was out and back but with many turns. When the dust cleared, I made the top ten and was 2nd in my age cat (somebody beat me with sub 20) since no master title was offered. Also, to my dismay, 2 women beat me, one of them beat everybody but the race winner. Can you say fast?

Sunday agenda-race?

Here's what I had on my plate for the first Sunday of the month:

1. army marathon
2. bike MS (return)
3. Excalibur 10 miler
4. hooters half
5. 13.1 Miami beach

Not many. You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). Once again, I passed on the cycling event. No brainer; I chose the latter (closest in proximity).

Race? Yes and no. I have decided not to run established distance races but so fast to avoid injury, as in the past. However, I did set a goal (sub 1:50) and paced to achieve it. Good news: I did it! Bad news is that that time is my best in years. Sad, because I used to run low 1:30s with ease in the past. With this event, I completed 3 from the company, earning me the category 3 medal!

A rare weekend in that, not including picking up my packet, I remained in my county!