Winter wonderland!

Winter wonderland! Today marks the official first day of winter! However my weekend began yesterday.

Saturday agenda-race!

Here's what I considered for the last day of autumn:

1. holiday classic 5k/10k
2. frosty 5k
3. knights of charity 10k
4. marco island 5 miler
5. jingle bell 5k

Most races were on the west coast. Since #2 was sold out weeks in advance, I had to choose an alternative. #3 was it until I found the former at last moment. I really didn't want to run more than a 5k prior to an endurance event, so that became my choice. In hind sight, I am glad I didn't pick the latter, even though closest in proximity because the cropped the 2 toughest age groups together (45-49 and 50-54), giving me virtually no chance to place. The one I locked out of, I heard had over 800 participants. Mine wasn't too shabby either. The field was fast and the course challenging (steep bridge out and back, plus 2 hills and many turns)

Let me break it down clint eastwood style:

The good: finishers medal, podium (3 ag)
The bad: 3 ag, no where near top ten, late start (although in my favor this time)
The ugly: course, time

Sunday agenda-race!

Here's what I considered for the first day of winter:

1. Christmas sprint du/tri
2. jingle bell jog (ft laud)
3. lace it up on the levee 5k/10k

I might as well stay on theme, so I took the former (furthest from me). I did my final multi sport event of the year. I did a lot better than expect, considering all that's been happening to me. Check this out clint eastwood style:

The good: finishers medal, podium (1 ag), top ten
The bad: only 1 overall and master (I was 3rd)
The ugly: start (late plus most, including me, off guard with random call)