Columbus day weekend

Columbus day weekend is upon us! I discovered the hard way that I don't get that day off at my job.

Saturday agenda-race!

Most races were scheduled for today:

1. Spartan race UK
2. rnr Brooklyn 10k
3. adva race for hope 5k
4. schott 5k
5. pursuit of honor 5k
6. super hero 5k
7. hand in hand for Haiti 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL/US). I have been to all but #6 but wasn't sure if that gave out normal awards, so I ruled it out. I decided on the furthest because it started the soonest (7:30 am). However, in hind sight, the latter not only was the closest in proximity but would've earned me the best position (top 3) and award (plaque). As history wrote, clint style:

The good: podium! both 5k & 10k available (I did the former)
The bad: far, hot & humid, generic medal
The ugly: only 1 overall & master, no t-shirt

Sunday agenda-race?

These are the events I considered for this day:

1. the biggest loser 5k/half
2. Chicago marathon
3. staten island half
4. ironman tri kona
5. rocketman FL tri
6. BK beach run 5k
7. Columbus day du/tri
8. shark shuffle 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 4 (out of FL/US). With no swimmer, knock out #5. The next started too late (8:30). I didn't prepare for a du so I chose the latter. Nothing to write home about:

The good: podium! improved both in time & position
The bad: windy & humid, generic medal
The ugly: I missed a master slot & plaque by 14 seconds, beat by 2 women in last mile.

I discovered I have a lot to do to get back to where I was. Wish me luck.