final day of 2024

 final day of 2024

I had a lot of ups and downs but I thank god for another year. the biggest highlight was being named the students of scriptures male athlete of the year!

last full weekend of 2024!

last full weekend of 2024!

double fun run header

saturday agenda-race?

I c hose not to race.

Sunday agenda-race?

boca 5k/10k

the ugly:  didn't do due to inclement weather.

Christmas Day

 Christmas Day

no races but lets recognize the real reason for the season-to honor our savior, Jesus Christ!

winter solstice weekend

winter solstice weekend

first day of winter

saturday agenda-race?

dashing through the springs

the good: finished

the bad: didn't start on time

the ugly: no where near the podium

Sunday agenda-race?

ugly sweater 5k

the good: finished 

the bad: too cold

the ugly:  still no podium

mid month crisis

mid month crisis

saturday agenda-race?

jingle bell 5k

the good: finished, breakfast with team ft Lauderdale

the bad: didn't see mile markers with clocks

the ugly: rain

Sunday agenda-race?

I chose not to race due to injury

first full weekend

first full weekend

saturday agenda-race?

river run 5k

the good: finished

the bad: didn't see mile markers with clocks

the ugly: injury made me dead last

Sunday agenda-race?

I chose not to race due to r knee.

thanksgiving weekend

thanksgiving weekend is also a transition weekend

saturday agenda-race?

last day of November and hurricane season

I didn't find a race.

Sunday agenda-race? 

race of champions

first day of December

the good: finished with good time, given S.O.S male athlete of year

the bad: sore and somewhat injured

the ugly: still last in age group

thanksgiving!

thanksgiving!

there are tons of turkey trot, perhaps the most popular time to race. this year,  travelled to boca.

jcc turkey trot 5k

the good: finished,

the bad: didn't see mile markers with clocks, got hot

the ugly: nearly 2k runners therefore no where near podium

last full weekend

last full weekend

double fun run header

saturday agenda-race?

heart walk

the good: finished

the bad: not even 3 miles (2 3/4)

the ugly: fun run with no perks (no bib, shirt or clock)

Sunday agenda-race?

turkey drive fun run

the good: finished 

the bad: late start 10 am even later by half hour, got hot

the ugly: shoes too tight forced me to do only about a mile

mid month crisis

mid month crisis

saturday agenda-race?

run for life 5k

the good: finished, fastest 5k walk of the year

the bad: didn't see mile markers with clocks

the ugly: missed the podium by 13 secs

Sunday agenda-race?

flannigans 10k

the good: finished with decent time

the bad: got hot and humid

the ugly: no where near podium, can't get results on my cell

Veterans Day weekend

Veterans Day weekend

saturday agenda-race?

veterans dat 5k

the good: finished

the bad: humid

the ugly: no where near podium

Sunday agenda-race?

columbian police  5k

the good: finished

the bad: hot and humid

the ugly: tiny finisher medal

monday agenda-race?

not.  its Veterans Day

first weekend in November

first weekend in November

saturday agenda-race?

miramar mile

the good: finished

the bad: rain 

the ugly: injury in last 200 meters

Sunday agenda-race?

cafecito 5k

the good: finished

the bad: humidity hidden within descent temp

the ugly: time (due to injury)

last full weekend in october

last full weekend in october

saturday agenda-race?

I. chose not to race.

Sunday agenda-race?

I. chose not to race.

mid month crisis

mid month crisis

saturday agenda-race?

strides for cancer

the good: finished

the bad: 9 am start

the ugly: 2 mile charity walk (no bibs, t-shirts, medals)

Sunday agenda-race?

wicked bread  5k

the good: finished better than yesterday

the bad: felt tired throughout

the ugly: had to use bathroom during the 5k, no where near podium

double header weekend in October

double header weekend in October

saturday agenda-race?

5k for hope

the good: finished

the bad: humid

the ugly: no where near podium

Sunday agenda-race?

plantation goes pink  5k

the good: finished better than yesterday

the bad: rainy and wet

the ugly: late start in rain, no where near podium

first weekend in October

first weekend in October

saturday agenda-race?

dash of titans visit

the good: finished

the bad: rain lakes and puddles

the ugly: time, not registered plus blocked from volunteering

Sunday agenda-race?

I. chose not to race.

last full weekend in September

last full weekend in September

saturday agenda-race?

I. chose not to race but did agree to help assist Emily (crew in car with 3 people)

Sunday agenda-race?

I. chose not to race. finished crewing almost 730 am)

another double header weekend

another double header weekend

saturday agenda-race?

miramar walk

the good: finished, 

the bad: hot and humid

the ugly: only a fun walk (no bib, t-shirt)

Sunday agenda-race?

pink walk 5k

the good: finished,  

the bad: hot and humid

the ugly: could've placed

double header weekend in September

double header weekend in September

saturday agenda-race?

race 4 hope 5k

the good: finished, improved from last week

the bad: hot and humid

the ugly: would've been on podium if normal age

Sunday agenda-race?

empowering children  5k

the good: finished better than yesterday

the bad: hot and humid

the ugly: no results no podium

first weekend in September

first weekend in Septemberf

saturday agenda-race?

I. chose not to race.

Sunday agenda-race?

the good: finished

the bad: rain, hot and humid

the ugly: time, long line at packet pick up

transition weekend

transition weekend

saturday agenda-race?

last of august

Labor Day 5k

the good: finished 

the bad: heat and humidity

the ugly: no where near podium

Sunday agenda-race? 

first of September

I. chose not to race.

last full weekend in august

last full weekend in august

saturday agenda-race?

I. chose not to race.

Sunday agenda-race?

I. aloha 5k

the good :finished

the bad: hot and humid; ten year ag

the ugly: no where near the podium

mid month crisis

mid month crisis

saturday agenda-race?

funky run

the good: finished 2.7 mile

the bad: heat and humidity

the ugly: no where near podium, the big hills, can't get 2.7 results online

Sunday agenda-race?

I. chose not to race.

before school start weekend

before school start weekend

yesterday started pre season football!

tomorrow ends the 2024 olypmpicsfirst weekend in august

saturday agenda-race?

I. chose not to race.

Sunday agenda-race?

I. I couldn't find a race. 

first weekend in august

first weekend in august

saturday agenda-race?

I. chose not to race.

Sunday agenda-race?

I. chose not to race. I was sick.

last weekend in July

last weekend in July

saturday agenda-race?

I. chose not to race.

Sunday agenda-race?

recycle 5k

the good: finished with 2 other soul mate friends, 

the bad: heat and humidity

the ugly: no where near podium

who lee oh!

who lee oh!

thats how July sounds in spanish.

saturday agenda-race?

Ice cream 5k

the good: finished, 

the bad: hot and humid, windy

the ugly: no where near the podium

Sunday agenda-race?

I chose not to race.

mid month crisis

mid month crisis

saturday agenda-race?

I chose not to race.

Sunday agenda-race?

I cdid not see any race.

independence weekend

independence weekend

thursday agenda-race?

go run 5k

the good: finished, 

the bad: hot and humid, 

the ugly: no where near podium

friday

RIP my mom

saturday agenda-race?

I couldn't find a race.

Sunday agenda-race?

I chose not to race.

last full weekend

last full weekend 

thats how June sounds in spanish.

saturday agenda-race?

freedom 5k

the good: finished, 

the bad: hot and humid

the ugly: lost a sole on my right shoe, time

Sunday agenda-race?

I chose not to race.

last weekend before summer!

last weekend before summer!

thats how June sounds in spanish.

saturday agenda-race?

Popsicle 5k

the good: finished, 

the bad: hot and humid, windy

the ugly: 4th and out age

Sunday agenda-race?

I chose not to race.

fathers day weekend

fathers day weekend

thats how June sounds in spanish.

saturday agenda-race?

I chose not to race.

Sunday agenda-race?

fit to be tied 5k

the good: finished,  clouds reduced heat

the bad: humid, 

the ugly: no where near podium

who knee oh!

who knee oh!

thats how June sounds in spanish.

saturday agenda-race?

walk in my shoes 5k

the good: finished, 

the bad: hot and humid, no real shade

the ugly: no t-shirt nor age awards, would've been 3rd.

Sunday agenda-race?

I chose not to race.

spring drought weekend

spring drought weekend

saturday agenda-race?

no local races.

Sunday agenda-race?

no local races.

Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day weekend

saturday agenda-race?

tribute to our heroes 5k

the good: finished, 

the bad: hot and humid

the ugly: no awards

Sunday agenda-race?

sunset challenge 5k

the good: finished,  2nd age!!

the bad:  hot and humid

the ugly:  time

Monday agenda-race?

I chose not to race.

past mid month crisis

past mid month crisis

saturday agenda-race?

walk in my shoes 5k

the good: finished, descent time

the bad: hot and humid, no real shade

the ugly: would have been on podium with 5 yr age

Sunday agenda-race?

I chose not to race.

mothers day weekend

mothers day weekend

saturday agenda-race?

go run 9 anniversary 5k

the good: finished, better course layout

the bad: got hot, no real shade

the ugly: no finisher medals at finish (ran out)

Sunday agenda-race?

mothers day 5k

the good: finished,  helped Kevin daycock

the bad: drive to the race, heat

the ugly: couldn't place

double header weekend in may

double header weekend in may

saturday agenda-race?

cinco de mayo 5k

the good: finished, improved from last week

the bad: got hot

the ugly: no where near podium

Sunday agenda-race?

E5 moves 5k

the good: finished, 7 am start, improved from yesterday

the bad: drive to the race

the ugly: no age awards

last weekend in April

last weekend in April 

saturday agenda-race?

I. chose not to race.

Sunday agenda-race?

hoof and woof 5k

the good: finished with 2 other Aries friends, actually won my age group!

the bad: the drive

the ugly: time (although improved while not fully healed)

double header weekend

double header weekend

double header

saturday agenda-race?

Mario kart 5k

the good: finished, 

the bad: got hot

the ugly: both knees injured so obviously no podium + worst time of the year

Sunday agenda-race?

run from the rays 5k

the good: finished, 7 am start, improved from yesterday

the bad: drive to the race

the ugly: still knee issues

birthday weekend

birthday weekend

saturday agenda-race?

I. chose not to race.

Sunday agenda-race?

friendship 5k

the good: finished, my birthday, with 2 other Aries friends, pr for this year

the bad: the drive

the ugly: missed breaking 40 by 7 secs

first full weekend in April

first full weekend in April

double header

saturday agenda-race?

glory run 5k

the good: finished, nice medal

the bad: when the sun came up so did the heat

the ugly: would have been third in normal 5 yr age group plus the normal age winner didn't place + award same as finish medal

Sunday agenda-race?

touch of love 5k

the good: finished, Clints birthday

the bad: no direction to event area

the ugly: no where near podium

easter weekend!

easter weekend!

Good Friday.

Saturday agenda-race?

I chose not to race. its my brothers birthday!

Sunday agenda-race?

I chose not to race. it is easter; god gave the greatest gift, the sacrifice of his only begotten son, Jesus Christ.

double header weekend?

double header weekend?

ii was supposed o be a head and neck tdouble header but the miami one got canceled. I had to scramble to get to another.

saturday agenda-race?

bleeding blue 5k

the good: finished, nice medal

the bad: course (so many turns)

the ugly: the event I paid for cancelled even the weather was better then than after the one I went to.

Sunday agenda-race?

head and neck 5k

the good: finished, placed 2nd

the bad: 8 start

the ugly: 2 loop with sharp turn around

double header weekend

double header weekend

double header

saturday agenda-race?

be there 5k

the good: finished, nice medal

the bad: course (so many turns and 2 'hills')

the ugly: still no podium + award same as finish medal

Sunday agenda-race?

human growth 5k

the good: finished

the bad: humid, 830 start

the ugly: started half hour, course bad (started with 4 loops on track)

triple header weekend

triple header weekend

true double header

saturday agenda-race?

unity in diversity 5k

the good: finished

the bad: weird 10 yr age, generic finisher medal

the ugly: still no podium + award same as finish medal

Sunday agenda-race?

true double header

 I love the 80's 5k

the good: finished

the bad: humid

the ugly: no where near podium

heart walk

the good: finished

the bad: hot and humid

the ugly: left the way I came (absolutely nothing)

first full weekend of march

first full weekend of march

true double header

saturday agenda-race?

hope 5k

the good: finished

the bad: 10 yr age

the ugly: still no podium

family values 5k

the good: finished

the bad: humid

the ugly: only top 3 overall

Sunday agenda-race?

completed a 5k at bagel event. ugly=no finisher medal

final full weekend of February

final full weekend of february

saturday agenda-race?

festival 5k

the good: finished, cool start

the bad: misty and wet

the ugly: no where near podium

Sunday agenda-race?

the good: got 3rd place age

the bad: no finisher medal

the ugly: went to wrong race first

mid month crisis

mid month crisis!

Saturday agenda-race?

the good: finished but as a volunteer

the bad: a bit hot and humid

the ugly: time

Sunday agenda-race?

I chose not to race.

Super Bowl weekend

Super Bowl weekend 

saturday agenda-race?

William Boynton 5k

the good: finished, made podium,3 Aries amigos all placed at same event (1st in history)

the bad: mix men and women in each age cat

the ugly: no finisher medals, should've been top in age cat

Sunday agenda-race?

run thru Central Park 5k

the good: finished, good weather start

the bad: legs too tight to jog (had to walk)

the ugly: no where near podium, ripped off raffle prize

first full weekend of February

first full weekend of February

saturday agenda-race?

st Thomas fun run

the good: finished

the bad: 8 am a bit later, no age cat

the ugly: no finisher medals, fell on cross country type course

Sunday agenda-race?

I chose not to race.

final full weekend of January

final full weekend of January

saturday agenda-race?

I chose not to race.

Sunday agenda-race?

I chose not to race.

E nair oh!

E nair oh! thats how January sounds in spanish.

Saturday agenda-race?

snow cone 5k

the good: finished, cool start

the bad: 8 am start

the ugly: no where near podium

Sunday agenda-race?

I chose not to race.

MLK weekend

MLK weekend

saturday agenda-race?

Hollywood half/5k

the good: finished, good start and weather

the bad: got humid

the ugly: missed top 5 age by 1

Sunday agenda-race?

I chose not to race. 

Monday agenda-race?

MLK 5k miami

first weekend of 2024

first weekend of 2024

saturday agenda-race?

I chose not to race.

Sunday agenda-race?

vista view 360 ultra

the good: finished, longest run of year

the bad: wet and some drizzle

the ugly: obviously no where near podium

2024

Monday agenda-race?

happy new year 2024!

I chose not race. praise the lord I have survived 5+ years after the stroke.

recap of 2023 bleeding into this one.

the good: I did 60 events last year & got maybe 5 awards (1 team), dolphins can go to playoffs despite being crushed by the ravens yesterday.

the bad: single (can be good), only got a few awards

the ugly: us involved with 2 abroad wars financially (Russia vs Ukraine and recently Israel vs jammas), dolphins vs ravens, UM hurricanes,  FS seminoles snubbed from playoffs despite undefeatedACC champs and then getting wiped out in a bowl game (I don't team anyway.