Post thanksgiving weekend is upon us!
Saturday agenda-race?
I only found 1, the bull run, held at 1 of my least favorite venues. Since I am doing long distance (both driving and running), I opted out and did an easy training run.
Sunday agenda-race?
This is marks the last day officially of the hurricane season. Here's what I found this day:
1. seattle marathon
2. space coast marathon
3. sal half and reindeer 4 miler
4. jcc 5k
You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). The latter was closest in proximity and would be my normal selection but I pre registered for #2, so off I went.
Here's my glass synopsis:
Half full: beat last year's marathon by over 2 hours, finished without injury, ran till mile 21.
Half empty: worst non injury marathon in history, over 4 hours
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
I had a bad day at the 'office' by running horribly and not making the podium but I have to dig deep to find something positive. I am thankful to be alive and able to complete the race plus received a medal along with all the other finishers. Just about every major town had at least 1 race, usually a turkey trot. Below are the ones I considered:
1. run for the pies 4 miler
2. JCC turkey trot
3. tamarac turkey trot
4. ft Lauderdale turkey trot
5. jungle island turkey trot
6. Baptist turkey trot 5k/10k
Clint Eastwood synopsis:
The good: finishers medal, cool
The bad: windy, zipper broke on tights
The ugly: didn't place, parking fee
I had a bad day at the 'office' by running horribly and not making the podium but I have to dig deep to find something positive. I am thankful to be alive and able to complete the race plus received a medal along with all the other finishers. Just about every major town had at least 1 race, usually a turkey trot. Below are the ones I considered:
1. run for the pies 4 miler
2. JCC turkey trot
3. tamarac turkey trot
4. ft Lauderdale turkey trot
5. jungle island turkey trot
6. Baptist turkey trot 5k/10k
Clint Eastwood synopsis:
The good: finishers medal, cool
The bad: windy, zipper broke on tights
The ugly: didn't place, parking fee
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Pre thanksgiving weekend
Pre thanksgiving weekend is upon us!
Saturday agenda-race!
Here's what I found for the day of the full moon:
1. race for education 5k
2. race for recovery 5k
3. delray turkey trot
4. steps for healing 5k
Can you believe I couldn't find any notable races out of the local area? Well, I got lazy and did the latter because it was closest in proximity. I didn't care for the start time (8 am) but luckily, the cloud cover kept down some of the heat. However, not the humidity. I did what I could and when the dust cleared (especially the timing issues), I made the top ten and won my age group. Unfortunately, I got just a generic medal and sadly, didn't break 21. Happy to be on the podium.
Sunday agenda-race!
1. Philadelphia marathon
2. fall classic half/5k
3. inspiration 5k
4. girls on the run
You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). I did the opposite today, and of the remaining, picked the furthest, eliminating the last 2. I did the 5k for speed work and the half course as training and for mileage. That tack on workout was a very long cool down at an easy pace. The task on hand was the 5k and here's my take, clint style:
The good: podium! mug award
The bad: course (2 loop)
The ugly: can't get 5k results yet (may have come & gone while I was training)
Saturday agenda-race!
Here's what I found for the day of the full moon:
1. race for education 5k
2. race for recovery 5k
3. delray turkey trot
4. steps for healing 5k
Can you believe I couldn't find any notable races out of the local area? Well, I got lazy and did the latter because it was closest in proximity. I didn't care for the start time (8 am) but luckily, the cloud cover kept down some of the heat. However, not the humidity. I did what I could and when the dust cleared (especially the timing issues), I made the top ten and won my age group. Unfortunately, I got just a generic medal and sadly, didn't break 21. Happy to be on the podium.
Sunday agenda-race!
1. Philadelphia marathon
2. fall classic half/5k
3. inspiration 5k
4. girls on the run
You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). I did the opposite today, and of the remaining, picked the furthest, eliminating the last 2. I did the 5k for speed work and the half course as training and for mileage. That tack on workout was a very long cool down at an easy pace. The task on hand was the 5k and here's my take, clint style:
The good: podium! mug award
The bad: course (2 loop)
The ugly: can't get 5k results yet (may have come & gone while I was training)
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Post veteran's day weekend
Post veteran's day weekend is upon us. I decided to pick events with new courses, rather than tried and true.
Saturday agenda-race!
Here's what I found for today:
1. Spartan race MA
2. swamp buggy
3. fantasy of lights
4. st Augustine 5k/10k
5. heroes for education 5k
6. light the night walk 5k
7. mariners hospital 5k
You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). With enough local races, I didn't need #2 nor 4. I had the opportunity for a double header with either #3 or #6 but decided to pass on the that in lieu of rest. The latter was closest in proximity but been there, done that, leaving the remainder.
I am going to break this down clint eastwood style:
The good: podium, broke 21
The bad: 2 ag, medal, travel
The ugly: would've been 1 ag if top 3 given
Sunday agenda-race!
Here's what I found for this day:
1. big sur half marathon
2. rnr las vegas marathon
3. the biggest loser off road MA
4. st Augustine marathon
5. jolly be good 5k
6. 5 guys MDA 5k
7. coconut 5k
8. be a hero, run for a kid
9. iRun 5k/10k
10. zoorun5k
You can automatically rule out the first 3 (out of FL). With enough local races, I didn't need #4 nor 5. Amazingly, there were 2 in Miami, #9=sold out but the latter, I was just there last week; I passed on both. I never did #7 but did do #6 earlier this year with success, so I picked that one; bad move in hindsight. Although the number showed I had the best chance, the fact is I didn't, based on who showed up and with only 1 master slot.
I made my decision based on last year's stats and categories but to my dismay, I turned down a race I could've placed in for the one I picked. Check out the clint synopsis:
The good: broke 21 (2 in a row), trophies to those who placed
The bad: travel, more humid, the course
The ugly: didn't place (all under 20)
Saturday agenda-race!
Here's what I found for today:
1. Spartan race MA
2. swamp buggy
3. fantasy of lights
4. st Augustine 5k/10k
5. heroes for education 5k
6. light the night walk 5k
7. mariners hospital 5k
You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). With enough local races, I didn't need #2 nor 4. I had the opportunity for a double header with either #3 or #6 but decided to pass on the that in lieu of rest. The latter was closest in proximity but been there, done that, leaving the remainder.
I am going to break this down clint eastwood style:
The good: podium, broke 21
The bad: 2 ag, medal, travel
The ugly: would've been 1 ag if top 3 given
Sunday agenda-race!
Here's what I found for this day:
1. big sur half marathon
2. rnr las vegas marathon
3. the biggest loser off road MA
4. st Augustine marathon
5. jolly be good 5k
6. 5 guys MDA 5k
7. coconut 5k
8. be a hero, run for a kid
9. iRun 5k/10k
10. zoorun5k
You can automatically rule out the first 3 (out of FL). With enough local races, I didn't need #4 nor 5. Amazingly, there were 2 in Miami, #9=sold out but the latter, I was just there last week; I passed on both. I never did #7 but did do #6 earlier this year with success, so I picked that one; bad move in hindsight. Although the number showed I had the best chance, the fact is I didn't, based on who showed up and with only 1 master slot.
I made my decision based on last year's stats and categories but to my dismay, I turned down a race I could've placed in for the one I picked. Check out the clint synopsis:
The good: broke 21 (2 in a row), trophies to those who placed
The bad: travel, more humid, the course
The ugly: didn't place (all under 20)
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Veteran's day
Veteran's day is upon us! Allow me to thank all those who served honorably because as I always remind people, freedom is not free. Let me honor those also who paid the ultimate price so we can enjoy our freedoms.
I completed a rare weeknight race in honor of veteran's day. The course was challenging, with 2 bridges, twice. Luckily, weather was nice. It was a high quality, high quantity race. By the grace of God, I made the podium, taking the last age slot.
I completed a rare weeknight race in honor of veteran's day. The course was challenging, with 2 bridges, twice. Luckily, weather was nice. It was a high quality, high quantity race. By the grace of God, I made the podium, taking the last age slot.
Saturday, November 08, 2014
Pre veteran's day/full moon weekend
Pre veteran's day/full moon weekend is upon us!
Friday agenda-Waterford 5k
It is a rare weekday race but I had to pass on it due to the following:
1. bad history-got ripped off a position at time of awards ceremony (never posted as called)
2. bad categories-only top overall then fall to age
3. racewalk was eliminated
4. time of race- I cant get from near zoo to that location, couldn't take any time off work
5. external conditions-parking, usually hot weather
Saturday agenda-race!
I found a good number of events for today:
1. Spartan race MS
2. biggest loser off road
3. rnr savannah marathon and half
4. Disney wine and dine half
5. walk to cure arthritis
6. sallarulos race 4 champs
7. 5k walk/run for hunger
8. light the night walk
9. steps for sos 5k
10 key Biscayne lighthouse run 5/10
11. olde naples 5k
12. key largo bridge run 5/10/half
13. Miami wild 5k
You can automatically rule out the first 3 (out of FL). I pass on #5 and 8 (night event) since they are not really races (no awards). I actually had the chance to do a double header (and did so back in the day) since #4 is a night race but now I wont follow up another half with barely 6 hours between since I am no spring chicken. This time I went with closest in proximity and chose the latter.
I am going to jump right into the clint eastwood synopsis:
The good: top age (actually top master), top ten
The bad: start time, late, hot & humid, generic medal
The ugly: no overall, no master, strange age categories (worst being 51+)
Sunday agenda-race?
Not so many events this day:
1. 6 flags discovery 5k
2. 13.1 marathon/5k
3. zoe loren make a difference 5k
4. Miami man tri/du
You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). Without a swimmer, I passed on the latter tri. Since I need to do more distance training, I chose #2. I accomplished my goal to break 2 hours despite the delay waiting for the train and weather.
I am going to use the clint eastwood synopsis:
The good: completed half within self imposed time limit. heavy finishers medal
The bad: course, generic medal
The ugly: weather (wet & humid), no award, train delay
Friday agenda-Waterford 5k
It is a rare weekday race but I had to pass on it due to the following:
1. bad history-got ripped off a position at time of awards ceremony (never posted as called)
2. bad categories-only top overall then fall to age
3. racewalk was eliminated
4. time of race- I cant get from near zoo to that location, couldn't take any time off work
5. external conditions-parking, usually hot weather
Saturday agenda-race!
I found a good number of events for today:
1. Spartan race MS
2. biggest loser off road
3. rnr savannah marathon and half
4. Disney wine and dine half
5. walk to cure arthritis
6. sallarulos race 4 champs
7. 5k walk/run for hunger
8. light the night walk
9. steps for sos 5k
10 key Biscayne lighthouse run 5/10
11. olde naples 5k
12. key largo bridge run 5/10/half
13. Miami wild 5k
You can automatically rule out the first 3 (out of FL). I pass on #5 and 8 (night event) since they are not really races (no awards). I actually had the chance to do a double header (and did so back in the day) since #4 is a night race but now I wont follow up another half with barely 6 hours between since I am no spring chicken. This time I went with closest in proximity and chose the latter.
I am going to jump right into the clint eastwood synopsis:
The good: top age (actually top master), top ten
The bad: start time, late, hot & humid, generic medal
The ugly: no overall, no master, strange age categories (worst being 51+)
Sunday agenda-race?
Not so many events this day:
1. 6 flags discovery 5k
2. 13.1 marathon/5k
3. zoe loren make a difference 5k
4. Miami man tri/du
You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). Without a swimmer, I passed on the latter tri. Since I need to do more distance training, I chose #2. I accomplished my goal to break 2 hours despite the delay waiting for the train and weather.
I am going to use the clint eastwood synopsis:
The good: completed half within self imposed time limit. heavy finishers medal
The bad: course, generic medal
The ugly: weather (wet & humid), no award, train delay
Saturday, November 01, 2014
Daylight savings weekend
Daylight savings weekend is upon us! Luckily, we fall back, giving an extra hour of sleep!
Saturday agenda-race?
Not much for the first Saturday of the month:
1. Spartan race TX, WI
2. 5k race for awareness
You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). Can you guess which one I did?
Nowadays, it is rare to get a race that offers awards for walking; that is a plus. The minus was that both the run & walk only offered awards to the top 3 overall. Now its time for the clint synopsis:
The good: overall racewalker, weather
The bad: start time, generic medals
The ugly: cross country course, only 3 overall
This was my first ever cross country racewalk.
Sunday agenda-race!
This was a great day for external conditions sans the wind; cool with no humidity nor rain.
Heres what I found for the first Sunday of the month:
1. Spartan race TX
2. NYC marathon
3. 6 flags great adventure
4. sun capital half/5k
5. purple stride 5k
6. 5k park fest
7. Miami shores 5k
8. miracle walk and 5k
You can automatically rule out the first 3 (out of FL). I like #4 but been there, done that, along with the latter. Between the 2 remaining races that I don't remember ever doing, I picked the closest in proximity (#7).
The good: cold, 1 ag, top ten
The bad: wind, time
The ugly: 2 loop course (not announced), beat by 2 women, needed 2 jump car after race.
Saturday agenda-race?
Not much for the first Saturday of the month:
1. Spartan race TX, WI
2. 5k race for awareness
You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). Can you guess which one I did?
Nowadays, it is rare to get a race that offers awards for walking; that is a plus. The minus was that both the run & walk only offered awards to the top 3 overall. Now its time for the clint synopsis:
The good: overall racewalker, weather
The bad: start time, generic medals
The ugly: cross country course, only 3 overall
This was my first ever cross country racewalk.
Sunday agenda-race!
This was a great day for external conditions sans the wind; cool with no humidity nor rain.
Heres what I found for the first Sunday of the month:
1. Spartan race TX
2. NYC marathon
3. 6 flags great adventure
4. sun capital half/5k
5. purple stride 5k
6. 5k park fest
7. Miami shores 5k
8. miracle walk and 5k
You can automatically rule out the first 3 (out of FL). I like #4 but been there, done that, along with the latter. Between the 2 remaining races that I don't remember ever doing, I picked the closest in proximity (#7).
The good: cold, 1 ag, top ten
The bad: wind, time
The ugly: 2 loop course (not announced), beat by 2 women, needed 2 jump car after race.
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