final weekend of the year!

final weekend of the year!

saturday agenda-race?

i coulnt find anything; i trained instead.

sunday agenda-race?

1. runboca 5k/10k
2. s. fl. sunset challenge (3 pm)

i did both; a double header!

the former, i walked unofficially. the latter, mostly jog, my time was better than expected, considering the hills. both had finisher medals.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas! My 2nd since the stroke. praise the lord, i got to another one. on my power, i visited an ex, who visited me at rehab and a former co-worker, as a surprise. both showed great hospitality.

winter solstice!

winter solstice! prelude to hanukkah, christmas, and kwanzaa.

saturday agenda-race?

1. jingle bell jog ft lauderdale
2. jingle bell jog miami lakes

i did the latter; closest in proximity. i walked unofficially with james.

sunday agenda-race?

1. barefoot mailman classic 5/10k

i only found 1, a  sand event, therefore i train.

mid month crisis!

mid month crisis!

saturday agenda-race?

1. its a wonderful run 5k
2. wellington  jingle bell run 5k
3.  delray  jingle bell jog 5k
4. jingle bell run 5k

i did the former. clint time:

the good: finished. long sleeve shirt
the bad: cotton shirt.
the ugly: no finisher medal

sunday agenda-race?

1. ft lauderdale jingle bell jog 5k
2. run a latke 5k
3. MIA 5k

i passed on racind; i opted to train instead.

first weekend of the month

first weekend of the month. I passed on rare Friday night race-bill bone 5k/10k

Saturday agenda-race?

1. north creek explorer
2. cemex 5k
3. family fun 5k/1 mile

I did the latter; closest in proximity and put on by spencer.

I did both events and got finisher medals. the weather was good and I got post stroke PRs by seconds.

Sunday agenda-race?

1. palm beach half/marathon
2. BVF 5k
3. Weston half/5k

post thanksgiving weekend

post thanksgiving weekend. also, a transition weekend.

Thursday agenda-thanksgiving events

1. run 4 the pies
2. jcc turkey trot
3. Tamarac turkey trot
4.  ft Lauderdale turkey trot
5. miami turkey trot

I did the latter; closest in proximity.

the good: finisher medal, start time, weather
the bad: crowded
the ugly: walked bc of the bad

Saturday agenda-race?

I only found orange theory 5k/half. I passed on it due to distance and start time. I opted to train instead.

Sunday agenda-race?

I couldnt find anything. train instead.

final weekend of the month!

final weekend of the month!

saturday agenda-race?

1. bull run
2. fantasy of lights
3. fiu turkey trot

i did the latter; closest in proximity. clint time:

the good: finished, entry fee
the bad: hot due to the ugly
the ugly: 10am start, no shirt, no finisher medal, only top 5 oa

sunday agenda-race?

1. pie in the face 5k
2. king of the hill 5k
3. gobble wobble 5k

i did the latter; closest in proximity. eastwood time:

the good: start at 7:30, weather, long sleeve tech shirt
the bad: 2 loops
the ugly: no finisher medal

Mid month crisis!

Mid month crisis!

saturday agenda-race?

1. wounded veterans 5k
2. parkland 5k
3. steps for sos 5k

i did the latter. i decided to walk. clint style:

the good: finished, cool weather
the bad: distance to race, no bib (walkers) nor tshirt
the ugly: no finisher medals

sunday agenda-race?

1. loop around the lake 6k
2. purple stride
3. flanigans 10k

i did the latter. eastwood time:

the good: weather, finisher medal
the bad: travel to race
the ugly: penalized bc i live in miami, $10 for bib only, no swag nor shirt.

veterans weekend!

veterans weekend! i skipped the rare friday night race-waterford 5k.

saturday agenda-race?

1. urban youth impact 5k
2. soldier rush obstacle
3. ryan owens 5k
4. running 4 vets
5. lighhouse run
6. veterans day 5k
7. key largo bridge run

i did #6 because i pre-reg for the series. clint time:

the good: finisher medal, tech shirt
the bad: had to rush to pickup
the ugly: alarm didnt go off forcing me to hustle, idiot race director hassling me over shirt.

sunday agenda-race?

1. 13.1 half
2. zoe lauren 5k
3. miami man tri/du

i passed on them all; i opted to train instead.

day light savings weekend!

day light savings weekend! also, first weekend of the month.

saturday agenda-race?

1. g02 foundation 5k
2. heroes for education 5k
3. sallarulos 5k
4. sofias hope 5k

i chose the latter;closest in proximity. clint time:

the good: finisher medal
the bad: heat and humidity
the ugly: 7 am start moved to 8

sunday agenda-race?

1. nyc marathon
2. miracle walk

i chose the latter;closest in proximity. eastwood time:

the good: finished
the bad:  heat and humidity
the ugly: no finisher medal even though promised

Last weekend of the month!

Last weekend of the month!

saturday agenda-race?

1. north palm beach links
2. sunrise trick or trot 5k
3. miami beach halloween half

initially, i planned on #2; i passed on all the above.

sunday agenda-race?

1. super hero 5k
2. spooktacular 5k
3. rescue apparel 5k

this time i chose #2; clint time:

the good: finisher medal, podium (3 age)
the bad: heat, humid, 8 am start
the ugly: time due to the bad

Ock 2 bray!

Ock 2 bray! Thats how october sounds in spanish.

saturday agenda-race?

1. every boob counts 5k
2. schott run walk and roll
3. tu tu trot 5k

The former was the furthest while the latter was the closest ever to my home, so naturally, i did that one. clint time:

the good: finisher medal
the bad: 8a start the was delayed 10 minutes, humdity and heat
the ugly: bad 10 yr age group bumped me from 2 ag norm to 4th, off the podium

sunday agenda-race?

1. hair peace 5k
2. step up 4 down syndrome

i did the latter. eastwood time:

the good: finisher medal
the bad: tweaked left knee, had to walk excessively, humid
the ugly: the bad, no podium regardless

columbus day weekend

columbus day weekend. a rare friday night zombie run was held; i passed on it.

saturday agenda-race?

1. think pink, run red 5k
2. pursuit of honor 5k

i chose the former. clint time:

the good: finisher medal
the bad: windy
the ugly: changed age to ten year bumping me off the podium (wouldve been 3rd)

sunday agenda-race?

1. parkland 5k/5 miler
2. tradewinds du/tri

i decided to train instead.

first weekend of the month!

first weekend of the month!

saturday agenda-race?

1. light ones path 5k
2. hustle2end hunger 5k
3. stronger than cancer 5k
4. hard rock half/5k/10k
5.  zoo run 5k

i planned on the latter until i saw $50 race day fee. i trained instead.

sunday agenda-race?

1. dunns run 5k/5m

the good: finished
the bad: general parking
the ugly: no finisher medals nor age group medals available

last weekend of the month!

last weekend of the month!

saturday agenda-race?

1. kijana 5k
2. rememberance run
3. mile that matters
4. zero prostate 5k

i did the latter. clint time:

the good: finished
the bad: no finisher medal, only 1 oa and master, 10 year ag
the ugly: hot and humid, no award

sunday agenda-race?

1. pink walk

the good: nice finisher medal
the bad: started over an hour after 7 am start time
the ugly: no awards, miles not correct (< 2 miles)

Autumn!

Autumn! actually, fall begins on monday.

saturday agenda-race?

1. burger and beer 5k
2 st jude 5k
3. sickle cell 5k

i did the latter; closest in proximity. clint time:

the good: placed 2 ag
the bad: ag= 52-62, no finisher medals
the ugly: extremely late start (scheduled 8, began 9:15), humdity due to late

sunday agenda-race?

1. escape to miami tri
2. outrun childhood

i am definitely not ready for the former, so i did the latter. eastwood time:

the good: finisher medal, got post stroke pr, descent weather for this season
the bad: distance to race
the ugly: didnt place

Mid month crisis!

Mid month crisis!

saturday agenda-race?

1. grace 4 kids

clint time:

the good: finished
the bad: heat and humidity, late start (8 am), far (boca)
the ugly: no finisher medal nor podium

sunday agenda-race?

1. parkinson's 5k

the afforementioned race was cancelled due to a tropical storm scare. i had to train instead.

first weekend of the month!

first weekend of the month!

saturday agenda-race?

Heres what i found for this day:

1. cupcake for a cause 5k
2. red and blue 5k
3. catholic charities 5k
4. running  cancer out of the park

missed them all; trained instead.

sunday agenda-race?

1. fire hero 5k

i did runners depots event. clint time:

the good: finisher medal
the bad: heat and humidity
the ugly: because of the bad, i only jogged the 1st (slower than expected) then walked the remaining of the race except  the .1.

labor day weekend

labor day weekend

this is a late post because i was distracted by hurricane dorian, which threated us but devastated the bahamas.

saturday agenda-race?

1. labor day 5k

sunday agenda-race?

1. king of the hill 5k

i passed on this event, scared of dorian.

monday=labor day!

unfortunately, i got sick so couldnt train.

last weekend of august

last weekend of august.

saturday agenda-race?

1. back to school 5k

Although a fun run, it was the only event i could find. i walked and got a finisher medal; no shirts given out.

sunday agenda-race?

nada.

Aww gust oh!

Aww gust oh! thats how august sounds in spanish.

saturday agenda-race?

nada. i did drill and 2 'sprints' for first time since stroke.

sunday agenda-race?

1. kb du/tri trilogy

Mid month crisis.

Mid month crisis. no races except nabg 5k on saturday.

the good: i finally found it
the bad: hard to find,  no parking
the ugly: have to pay $15 valet

naturally, i skipped that

drought weekend!

drought weekend! however, when i say drought, its not the because there was plenty of rain. I am talking about the fact that i couldnt find any events. therefore, i had to train in the morning before the afternoon rain.

final weekend of the month.

final weekend of the month.

saturday agenda-race?

i couldnt find any.

sunday agenda-race?

1. running for freedom
2. huntington disease du/tri

unfortunately, i couldnt do the latter because i reinjured by back training on the race bike. luckily, the former was also in miami. clint time:

the good: finisher medal
the bad: late start (7:15 even though it said 7), hot and humid
the ugly: parking, couldnt register because volunteer said no checks and wouldnt budge nor ask race director

Who lee oh!

Who lee oh! thats how july sounds like in spanish.

saturday agenda-race?

1. kettle krush 5k

guess what i  did? clint time:

the good: finisher dog chain
the bad: hot and humid
the ugly: no podium

sunday agenda-race?

nothing. trained instead

mid month crisis

mid month crisis

saturday agenda-race?

1. fitness 5k

the afforementioned is not a race but one with many fitness stops; i did a mock du instead.

sunday agenda-race?

nada!

Drought weekend!

Drought weekend!

saturday agenda-race?

1. independence du/tri

i wasnt ready so i passed on it. i did a mock du at home.

sunday agenda-race?

i found nothing. i opted to train instead.

independence day!

independence day!

i considered the following:

1. freedom 4 miler
2. weston 5k
3. go run july 4th 5k

i defenitely passed on the former; not interested in a longer race in the heat. it was also the furthest away. i picked the latter; closest in proximity.

the good: finisher medal, tech shirt
the bad: parking far from packet pick up
the ugly: no podium (walked), rained prior to race then sun brought it up increasing heat and humidity

Final weekend of june!

Final weekend of june!

saturday agenda-race?

1. freedom 5k

Guess what i did? clint time:

the good: finisher medal, won spot in best theme dressed
the bad: humidity, time
the ugly: last in age, no podium

sunday agenda-race?

i couldnt find any events.

Summer time!

Summer time!

saturday Agenda-race?

i coulnt find a race; opted to train.

sunday Agenda-race?

1. pink party charity 5k
2. jewish boca 5k

both were in palm  beach. i considered the latter until the race director struck out (ignored my 2 calls and email). therefore, i trained instead.

Father's day weekend.

Father's day weekend.

saturday agenda-race?

i couldnt find anything today.

sunday agenda-race?

1. fathers day 5k
2. key biscayne du/tri trilogy 1/4

Due to finances, i passed on both and opted to train instead.

Who knee Oh!

Who knee Oh! Thats how june sounds in spanish.

saturday agenda-race?

1. red ribbon 5k
2. pawsitive 5k

i did the former. Clint time:

the good: finisher medal
the bad: heat and humidity
the ugly: i struggled badly, no podium

sunday agenda-race?

1. beer fest 5k

I opted to train.

Hurricane season has begun!

Hurricane season has begun! it is the first weekend of june.

saturday agenda-race?

Here is what i found for the first saturday of june:

1. keiser blue 5k
2. run with the ivy 5k

i did the latter. clint time:

The good: finsher medal, podium (2 age)
The bad: cotton t shirt
The ugly: heat and humidity

sunday agenda-race?

Here is what i found for the first sunday of june:

1. run for the ribbons

eastwood time:

The good: finsher medal,
The bad: cotton t shirt
The ugly: heat and humidity

Memorial day weekend!

Memorial day weekend!

Saturday agenda-race?

I couldnt find any races this day.

Sunday agenda-race?

I couldnt find any races this day either.

Monday agenda-race?

Although races are rare on Monday, it memorial day, therefore all events fell on this day.

1. boca raton memorial day 5k
2. Weston memorial day 5k

I did the latter; closest in proximity. clint time:

The good: finisher medal
The bad: cotton t shirt, humid
The ugly: no podium

My Oh!

My Oh! That's how may sounds in Spanish.

Saturday agenda-race?

Heres what I found for this day:

1. march for cancer
2. hugs for hope
3.tri Miami olympic
4. keys 100 day 1

I am not ready for the latter, so I did the former. clint time:

The good: finisher medal, race start time (7 am), my post stroke time
The bad: parking
The ugly: got humid quick, no podium

Sunday agenda-race?

1. tri Miami sprint
2.  keys 100 day 2

I opted to train instead.

Mother's day weekend!

Mother's day weekend!

Saturday agenda-race?

Heres what I found for this day:

1. like like jake 5k
2. women for women
3. mighty mujer tri
4. go run 5k

I did the latter; closest in proximity. clint time:

The good: finisher medal,tech shirt
The bad: hot and humid
The ugly: time, no podium

Sunday agenda-race?

Heres what I found for this day:

1. mothers day 5k
2. orange bowl 5k

I opted to train instead.

First weekend of the month!

First weekend of the month! I definitely passed on a rare Friday night race yesterday tgif5k.

Saturday agenda-race?

1. turtle trot
2. big cat
3. big cardio
4. deltas on the run
5. glory run

I chose the latter; closest in proximity. clint time:

The good: finisher medal, tech shirt
The bad: hot and humid
The ugly: struggled badly with weather

Sunday agenda-race?

1. eat better, live better
2. world run

I did the latter last year and missed the former due to cancellation without notice. I pick the former although not closer.

The good: finisher medal, tech shirt, time slightly better than previous 5k
The bad: hot and humid
The ugly: late start, distance to race

Last weekend of the month!

Last weekend of the month! Yesterday was my dad's birthday.

Saturday agenda-race?

1. 1040k 5k/10k
2. tour of the gables 5k/10k

I picked the latter for the following:

1. closest in proximity
2. 1st time back to this venue since last year (spencer's race only 1 mile walking but was my 1st event since the stroke)

clint time:

The good: cool weather start, finisher medal, understanding race director
The bad: got humid quick
The ugly: no podium, walked 9x, struggled with breathing, time

Sunday agenda-race?

1. run from the rays
2. westglades 5k
3. MADD dash
4. Cleveland clinic 5k

Easter weekend!

Easter weekend! They put him down and he got up!

Saturday agenda-race?

1. rooney's 5k

I passed on the only event I could find. I trained instead.

Sunday agenda-race?

none. Its Easter!

Birthday weekend!

Birthday weekend!

Saturday agenda-race?

Here's what I found for this day:

1. thin mint (martin)
2. garden of life 5k
3. goliath gauntlet
4. superintendent 5k
5. legacy 5k
6. Columbus 5k

I chose #5. The latter was closest in proximity but since it was cancelled, I picked the next closest. clint time:

The good: finisher medal, first podium since stroke
The bad: time (affected by course)
The ugly: cross country course

Sunday agenda-race?

Here's what I found for my birthday:

1.gumbo limbo 10k
2. run for Haiti 5k
3. super hero 5k
4. south beach tri

I picked #3 because the latter would require a teammate. eastwood time:

The good:  2nd podium since stroke
The bad: heat and humidity, finisher ribbon
The ugly: late start

Monday agenda-boston marathon

It is patriots day + the aforementioned. I have been blessed to have done it once before.

conclusion: I wonderfully blessed weekend.

First weekend of my month!

First weekend of my month!

Saturday agenda-race?

1. mote run
2. shake, rattle and run
3. thin mint broward
4. healthy broward
5. river walk
6. dolphins cancer challenge
7. 7 mile bridge
8. walk for wishes

I did the latter; closest in proximity. clint time:

The good: new post stroke pr, finisher medal
The bad: start time, entry fee, hot and humid
The ugly: missed podium by 1

Sunday agenda-race?

1. thin mint palm beach
2. holllywood runs 4 Haiti 5k
3. touch of love 5k
4. fragile X 5k
5. special Olympics 5k
6. shiffys 5k

I was at the latter because I forgot about #5(closest tin proximity).  It started late but did have finisher medals. It was a cross country event.

Final weekend of the month!

Final weekend of the month!

Saturday agenda-race?

1. run with the cops
2. rise and run 5k
3. roots and ruts off road 5k
4. unity in diversity 5k
5. festival 5k

The latter is the closest in proximity and what I  picked. clint time:

The good: cool weather, finished
The bad: no finsher medal, no mile markers
The ugly: no podium

Sunday agenda-race?

1. run away5k
2. 5k for the kids
3. sunrise half and 5k

Due to an error setting alarm in phone, I woke up late and didn't have sufficient time to get to the latter. Therefore, I opted to train instead.

First weekend in spring!

First weekend in spring!

Saturday agenda-race?

1. woman's wellness half/5k

I passed on it to train.

Sunday agenda-race?

1. multiple myeloma
2. alpha omega oral cancer 5k

same as previous day.

St Patrick's weekend.

St Patrick's weekend.

Saturday agenda-race?

1. Clewiston sugar festival
2. duffy's shamrock run
3.  ft Lauderdale shamrock run

I was out of town with my brother they day prior. Therefore, I missed all events this day.

Saturday agenda-race?

1. Chattanooga shamrock run
2. excaliber 10 miler/2 mile dragon slayer
3. bal harbor 5k

The latter was closest in proximity, however I had some unfinished business. Last year, prior to the stroke, I pre-registered for #2, it was the last of the game of stones series. All 4 completes the holy grail challenge.

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). clint time:

The good: finished the excaliber 10 miler
The bad: the cross country course, rain
The ugly: slowest time ever

Daylight savings time!

Daylight savings time! Time to spring forward and lose an hour.

Saturday agenda-race?

1. gate river 15k
2. race the run way 5k
2. community spirit 5k
3. fight for air climb
4. purple stride 5k

The former is too far away; so is the next one. I chose latter, closest in proximity. I found out about this morning, so I didn't have time to register.

The good: finished
The bad: hot and humid, no finisher medal
The ugly: didn't have time to register, got sick on Thursday forcing cancellation of #2.

Sunday agenda-race?

1. strive 5 for the hive
2. beigel 5k
3. hearts at work
4. las olas tri
5. sunsmart 5k

I wanted the former but it fell through. I opted to train.

First weekend of the month!

First weekend of the month!

Saturday agenda-race?

1. meet me at the race sunset 5k
2. Miramar mayor messams 5k
3. Alexandra's angels 5k
4. city dog 5k
5. st Thomas 5k

I did #2. clint time:

The good: finishers medal, cooler start
The bad: got hot, 2 loop cross country portion course
The ugly: no podium, parking arrangement

Sunday agenda-race?

1. pancreatic cancer 5k
2. I care, I cure, I run
3. 305 marathon

I did the latter for 2 reasons:

1. pre registered prior to stroke
2. closest in proximity

The good: completed longest distance after stroke (half), overcast, slight wind
The bad: hot and humid, wind (affects speed)
The ugly: temp medal, slowest half in my life

Final weekend of the month!

Final weekend of the month!

Saturday agenda-race!

1. gasparilla 15k/5k
2. bark in the park 5k
3. sistrunk 5k
4. madd dash
5. outrun hunger
6. live like bella 5k

I passed on the former (out of FL);  i am proud to say I have been there, done that. I did the latter; closest in proximity. clint time:

The good: finisher medal
The bad: late start (8 am)
The ugly: hot and humid, no podium

Sunday agenda-race!

1. gasparilla half/8k
2. Disney princess half
3.brain cancer 5k
4. cancer cant stop me 5k
5. FD now 2019
6. tour de broward
7. surfside beach 5k
8. city dog 5k

I passed on the former (out of FL); i am proud to say that have done the original ultra which included events of previous day followed by a marathon . #2, I have been there, done that also. I did #5. the last 2 were in Miami. eastwood time:

The good: finisher medal
The bad: late start (8 am), no tshirt nor goody bag
The ugly: hot and humid, no podium. the course (big incline x2)

President's day weekend!

President's day weekend!

Saturday agenda-race?

1. loop for literacy 5k
2. tanangels 5k
3. sherdian  house 5k
4. A1A 5k
5. nun run

I did sherdian. clint time:

The good: entry, finisher medal, long sleeve tech shirt
The bad: late start (9am)
The ugly: no age group award (although I wouldn't have placed anyway), my finisher medal missing after surprise guest of linda allowed in my car

Sunday agenda-race?

1. A1A half/full marathon
2. run for the pink 6k

I did the latter. eastwood time:

The good: finisher medal, tech shirt, fastest post stroke pace
The bad: bridge
The ugly: unable to defend my title

Feb brey oh!

Feb brey oh! That's how February sounds in Spanish.

Saturday agenda-race?

1. race for faith 5k
2. race for freedom 5k
3. barrier free 5k
4. heart n sole 12k/5k
5. the retro run

I missed them all.

Sunday agenda-race?

1. tutu infinity and beyond
2. run thru central park

I competed the latter.

Ground hog weekend!

Ground hog weekend!

Today is ground hog day!

Saturday agenda-race?

1. pirate invasion 5k/10k
2. st Thomas alumni 5k
3.pines light up the night 5k
4. walk 4 wishes 5k

I completed #2, closest in proximity. clint time:

The good: finished
The bad: hot and humid, the course
The ugly: late start, no finisher medal

Sunday agenda-race?

1. gateway to space 5k/10k
2. 5k for a better day
3. butterfly run
4. eagle 5k

I completed the latter, closest in proximity. eastwood time:

The good: finished with post stroke pr, finishers medal, tech shirt
The bad: humid, late start
The ugly: obviously no podium

This super weekend, I completed my first full load weekend (2 races)!

Last weekend of the month!

Last weekend of the month!

Saturday agenda-race?

1. delta 5k
2. tropical 5k

Sunday agenda-race?

1. Miami marathon/half

I had to miss them all. I am still recovering

MLK

Martin Luther king weekend is upon us! Martin Luther king jr is my second hero, next to Jesus Christ.

Saturday agenda-race?

1. Bahamas 5k
2. race for hope 5k
3. Honda classic 5k

You can automatically rule out the former (out of USA).

Sunday agenda-race?

1. Bahamas marathon
2. rnr Arizona marathon
3. city dog
4. kakes for kids 5k
5. steps for life 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL).
 
Monday agenda-race?

MLK Jr 5k

I passed on all of the above due to additional therapy.

E ner oh!

E ner oh! That's how January sounds in Spanish.

Saturday agenda-race?

1. race for hope 5k
2. Brandon's run for autism

passed on all of the above.

Sunday agenda-race?

1. steps for life 5k
2. rickys rainbow 5k
3. rainbow 5k
4. run with the rabbi 5k
5. Hollywood half/5k

I did the latter. It was my first 5k and longest distance I have driven since my stroke.

First weekend of the month!

First weekend of the month!

Saturday agenda- race?

Surprisingly, I couldn't find any races today.

Sunday agenda- race?

1. dunns run
2. vista view 360

I thought about the latter, however, it is a 6 hour event. I shall train instead.

Happy new year!

 Happy new year! Praise the Lord, I survived another year!

I didn't race today.