Marla Angotti Memorial 5K

Today was the innaugural event for my good friend that passed away a few years ago from lymphoma.  It was a benefit run for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and a memorial scholarship in Marla's name.  So I drove over to my hometown this morning for the 5K.  Met Marla's mom there and talked with her till the race started.  Got my first award (and probably last) as I placed #2 in my age group and #7 overall.  But the truth is, this was a very small race, so taking home some hardware wasn't much of an accomplishment.  :)

I can't remember any of my old 5K times, but I am thinking that this was a PR for me at the 5k.  Well it is atleast the time that I will shoot for now.

OK, so reading the "getting drunk" thread has now got me in the mood to start planning another one of my "Margaritaville in the Winter" parties.  Normally I wait till it turns real cold, but I might not be able to wait that long...I need a day of good margaritas, great tequila, hawaiian shirts and Jimmy Buffett music.  Now, just need to decide when!!

It was a good run in very cool temps and was going good until the rain started.  the mist was fine, but the downpour didn't please Champ or I, so we went IFR-direct to home.  No swim today as I am going to do it tomorrow on my off day.  I figured I have traded enough workout days for off-days that I should reverse course a bit.  And since, our semi-annual Navy PFA (Physical Fitness Assessment) is tomorrow and the fact that the doctors haven't cleared me for physical activity (shhh!!!), I am not allowed to participate, therefore I am going to swim while they are testing.

Another run around the neighborhood.  Slowly building back up the distance.  Going to take it easy until the end of the month and the Marine Corps 10K in DC, then coach is going to allow me to pick up the distances a bit more overall.   She is being more cautious than I want to be, maybe that is a good thing.  I figure since I am paying her, I might as well listen too.  :)