Seaside School 5k

On Sunday we raced in Seaside FL to help raise money for the Seaside School.

It was the biggest race I've ever been a part of. There were 1500 runners for the 5K. This meant that it took several seconds to reach the starting line after starting gun. Also, other runners surrounded me the entire race. If I wanted to pick up the pace, I would have to weave around other runners.

My time was 31:09 - a little disappointing, but with discipline and determination, I should be able to shave a couple minutes off that time this year.

I came in 476th place overall.

Of the 21 men aged 65-69 in the race, I came in 5th.

It was our first Sunday race. The race was supposed to start at 7:30, but due to inclement weather, the start was postponed till 8:45. I cleaned up as quickly as I could after the race, and we were able to worship at the Seaside Chapel.

Men In Tights

Saturday was the FSU Torch Run in Panama City.

1. There were 199 participants in the race.

2. The temperature was in the low 40s, so I decided to wear tights for the first time in a race.

3. My time was not stellar: 30:54. I came in 7th place for the old men. 64th overall. At least I'm lifting my rear foot to a good level...

4. Here I am carrying the Torch at the end. (This photo taken by the race organizers.)

5. I don't feel Coach Agnes had me properly prepared for this race. I'm finally going to ask her why she's only been giving me short, slow runs lately. Nonetheless, it sure is good to be able to run and compete this time of year.