Some questions I need help with

So I am debating a few things right now and could use some advice. I am looking at running the Flying Pig Marathon on May 4th but that same weekend is the Kentucky Derby which I could be going to as well. The training to be ready for the marathon is not going to add too much other than some distance to the Sunday runs. The second question is Clydesdale or not... I am down to just over 205 right now and by race day could easily see my weight down in the mid to high 180's but I could easily add the weight needed to stay at Clydesdale level by adding some weight lifting and adding the muscle. So I am looking for some advice on both of these subjects. Any help would be great.

Why hello everybody

How have you all been? I have been very busy with all sorts of different crazy stuff this past monthish. I cannot believe I let it go over a month without posting, oops! So here are a couple updates on everything that my last posts have brought up but did not conclude. First, it is a bummer but I did not make Team EvoTri, not even the first round, oh well. My second update is on the back injury, the bulging disk is no longer as bulging. For the most part I am back to 100% with only minimal stiffness when on the bike for extended periods of time but that will get better the stronger I get my back and core which is a major part of my current mission. I am in full training mode right now for the Patriot Half in July, I bought a training plan on Trainingpeaks.com and have been sticking to it almost 100%, I have had to move a couple workouts around for scheduling purposes with tests and pool closings.

I am feeling strong and feeling ready to really rock out this season. The rest of my season is still in flux because I still don't know where I am going to be located starting July 14th when I start work. Oh well, such is life. I am thinking about doing the Chicago Marathon because no matter where I am a flight should not cost too much to get there.

We are supposed to be getting some big snow and rain storms here this weekend which is going to really mess up my brick tomorrow, long bike Saturday, and long run Sunday, but again such is life. Even if it is life spent on the trainer. Hope you all are well i am going to try to update more often, ideally daily but that has yet to happen so goal for now is like 3 times a week. We shall see how that pans out...