Summer sizzler series time! Well, it's a sizzling summer, often with record heat indexes & both events are series races.
Saturday agenda-race!
Had a few choices outside my 'local' area but only 1 within-ING kick off 5k. No way I'm gonna a fun run over race, plus today was the finale of the 3d run shoppe Summer sizzler series (officially titled). This time, Jon W wasn't here (won another 5k) so I had to travel far by myself. It began cooler but quickly heated up as the sun rose. Remarkably, I felt better and this reflected in my time. Although far short of where I need to be, it was the best of the series. By the grace of God, I was duly rewarded and got a trophy (master winner)for the 1st time ever in this series, instead of the generic in the previous 2. Many people were cheering on a local favorite to beat me & he did succeed by 5 seconds. Luckily, he was given the grand master title (correct way to award) & not strip me of my title. You see, when more than 1 title is given, you must limit the runner to within that group, just like age groups. So I was the fastest within the master group (40-49) since grandmaster is (50-59) & the senior grandmaster will now be 60 & up. This is usually more fair. However, if money was involved, that's a different story.
Sunday agenda-race!
On the quest to defend the du trilogy relay champ title. Bad news-Spencer was out of town with his wife. Good news-a got a suitable replacement, Allan Walton. Can you believe I (runner's depot) selected someone from a rival racing team? Friendship overrides all; next is talent! As a team captain, you must put aside little things like team affiliation, or even language (once had someone who barely spoke English) and seek the best person to accomplish your goal-victory! By the grace of God, we matched the overall position of the last event, 2nd overall and the overall relay team. I also got a PR on the bike in the process. This was Allan's first time on a relay, so I believe. Cant wait til the bonus round!
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Aw goss toe!
Aw goss toe! That's how Agosto is pronounced in Spanish. This is the opening weekend of August.
Saturday agenda-race!
1. Vermont spartan beast 10+ mile
2.moss park race series (began last night, ended today)
3. race for trace (ft Myers)
4. beat the heat 5k (st Lucie)
I actually did a 2 mile skate in lieu of a morning race. However, at the last minute, I found it difficult to go the entire weekend without racing, so- have car, will travel.
I passed on #1 (requires flying), #2, the 2nd furthest event & #3, far on the west side plus an early start. So, off I try to beat the heat.
Unfortunately, I failed to beat the heat! Why? I not only failed to break 19 but worse, was in mid 20's. I watched the master title run by me while I was suffering in the extreme heat & humidity. I was tired from the long solo drive to port st. Lucie. Oh yeah, it was an afternoon race. Enough with the excuses, I fell short. However, I was pleased that the race was so small, I made the top ten & the top of my age group, so at least I don't return home empty handed; I got a medal.
Sunday agenda-train
I couldn't find any races (except the providence half), so off I train. I normally mount the bike on cross train Monday, so I that & pulled out my skates. Afterwards, I satisfied the run element with 3 quarter mile mill runs. It was nearly a nightmare with no local races. Out of desperation, I did a race and didn't even get that right (time). Now, back to the drawing board.
Saturday agenda-race!
1. Vermont spartan beast 10+ mile
2.moss park race series (began last night, ended today)
3. race for trace (ft Myers)
4. beat the heat 5k (st Lucie)
I actually did a 2 mile skate in lieu of a morning race. However, at the last minute, I found it difficult to go the entire weekend without racing, so- have car, will travel.
I passed on #1 (requires flying), #2, the 2nd furthest event & #3, far on the west side plus an early start. So, off I try to beat the heat.
Unfortunately, I failed to beat the heat! Why? I not only failed to break 19 but worse, was in mid 20's. I watched the master title run by me while I was suffering in the extreme heat & humidity. I was tired from the long solo drive to port st. Lucie. Oh yeah, it was an afternoon race. Enough with the excuses, I fell short. However, I was pleased that the race was so small, I made the top ten & the top of my age group, so at least I don't return home empty handed; I got a medal.
Sunday agenda-train
I couldn't find any races (except the providence half), so off I train. I normally mount the bike on cross train Monday, so I that & pulled out my skates. Afterwards, I satisfied the run element with 3 quarter mile mill runs. It was nearly a nightmare with no local races. Out of desperation, I did a race and didn't even get that right (time). Now, back to the drawing board.
Sunday, August 07, 2011
Close out!
Close out! It's the final weekend of July.
Saturday agenda-race!
I return to eagle lakes 5k to defend my position in the elite race series. Hot & humid as expected. Unexpected, more entrants & faster to boot. Despite these facts, although my position was worse than last time, my finishing time improved & title as well (master). I sit in a good position to win a new age category since I cant defend the old one; thanks father time.
Sunday agenda-race!
I return to Huntington's tri with my favorite teammates, Inga & Gene. I appropriately named the relay, '3 runners tri-ing to win!' Inga is the only 1 of us that can swim. Gene doesn't even own a bike, so it was a no brainer for this team captain. We gel like a championship team every time. She swam well, nearly breaking ten minutes at this venue. Us guy were #1 of all in our category on the land events. I expected that of him, but shocked for yours truly; praise the Lord. We were the top co-ed relay team this year & the 2nd fastest of all teams, regardless of category. Overall position was 20th; awesome teammates!
Saturday agenda-race!
I return to eagle lakes 5k to defend my position in the elite race series. Hot & humid as expected. Unexpected, more entrants & faster to boot. Despite these facts, although my position was worse than last time, my finishing time improved & title as well (master). I sit in a good position to win a new age category since I cant defend the old one; thanks father time.
Sunday agenda-race!
I return to Huntington's tri with my favorite teammates, Inga & Gene. I appropriately named the relay, '3 runners tri-ing to win!' Inga is the only 1 of us that can swim. Gene doesn't even own a bike, so it was a no brainer for this team captain. We gel like a championship team every time. She swam well, nearly breaking ten minutes at this venue. Us guy were #1 of all in our category on the land events. I expected that of him, but shocked for yours truly; praise the Lord. We were the top co-ed relay team this year & the 2nd fastest of all teams, regardless of category. Overall position was 20th; awesome teammates!
Thursday, August 04, 2011
Run, sweat, and cheers!
Run, sweat, and cheers! Yep, I edited a title of a race that edited a common expression, 'blood, sweat and tears'.
Thursday agenda-Run, sweat, and beers!
Yep, that's the title of the inaugural race I ran on an unusual night. I went into this race like a blind date, not knowing what to expect. I thank the Lord I made the podium (barely) because:
1. night race (tired after work)
2. far (traveled 3 counties)
3. no overall or master titles
4. ten year age groups
The award was a generic medal but I'll take that over the alternative. Post race was a meat lover's dream but nightmare 4 me.
Saturday agenda-race!
1. club med 5k/10k
2. tarzan's cup 5k/10k adventure
3. dreher park dash 5k
4. hemingway 5k
I passed on the first due to distance, although 4 could qualify as well. I wanted to do a normal race, so strike 2. I planned on #3 until a friend suggested carpooling. Since I haven't been down south in a minute, I agreed. Unfortunately, I discovered the hard way, after an extremely long wait (past 10 pm) that it was scaled down. Now, only top master plus the award was wood, no medals. Plaque if a title holder. On top of that, I didn't get a tshirt. However, the post race was still on point, 5 star with the pizza.
Sunday agenda-train
I passed on the club med tri for lack of a swimmer & decided to train. I got in a 10k skate followed by nearly a 3 mile run. The brick workout was a bit challenging with the heat & humidity.
Thursday agenda-Run, sweat, and beers!
Yep, that's the title of the inaugural race I ran on an unusual night. I went into this race like a blind date, not knowing what to expect. I thank the Lord I made the podium (barely) because:
1. night race (tired after work)
2. far (traveled 3 counties)
3. no overall or master titles
4. ten year age groups
The award was a generic medal but I'll take that over the alternative. Post race was a meat lover's dream but nightmare 4 me.
Saturday agenda-race!
1. club med 5k/10k
2. tarzan's cup 5k/10k adventure
3. dreher park dash 5k
4. hemingway 5k
I passed on the first due to distance, although 4 could qualify as well. I wanted to do a normal race, so strike 2. I planned on #3 until a friend suggested carpooling. Since I haven't been down south in a minute, I agreed. Unfortunately, I discovered the hard way, after an extremely long wait (past 10 pm) that it was scaled down. Now, only top master plus the award was wood, no medals. Plaque if a title holder. On top of that, I didn't get a tshirt. However, the post race was still on point, 5 star with the pizza.
Sunday agenda-train
I passed on the club med tri for lack of a swimmer & decided to train. I got in a 10k skate followed by nearly a 3 mile run. The brick workout was a bit challenging with the heat & humidity.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Full moon weekend
Full moon weekend began yesterday, starting with an hour long meeting prior to work with the new office manager.
Saturday agenda-race!
With nothing local, have car, will travel; carpool ideal. To the west coast for the beat the heat 5k. Sadly, I couldn't beat the heat but by the grace of God, despite a worse time than the last visit, I got the same result, an age group win. This yielded another generic medal. Although disappointed with it, that beats the alternative. Post race was slightly above average. Time unknown because of a timing snafu but I do know it was slower than last time but sub 20. Lisa beat me by about a minute to win the woman's title. A new guy won the whole race; the previous race winner was 2nd this day.
Sunday agenda-race!
Tudo bem! I wish I had the money to run the Rio de janeiro marathon este dia mas nao; estou pobre. I saw Aldo at the packet pick up so he missed the marathon in his home country. Besides, Spencer & I are on the quest to defend our title and improve our position. We did just that and had a stellar day. He smoked the first mile so fast that the eventual overall duathlon winner, Tim (runners depot teammate) had to pass me on the bike on the approach to the the Rick. Fortunately, it was low wind but still had its effects. I had a slight improvement over the last time (course record for me) but still didn't break 27. However, it was good enough for 7th fastest bike split, the best I recall doing! Even though I slipped some positions cycling, Spencer pass all but the overall leader and finished strong with a sub 19 (only the race winner was faster & by a mere 2 seconds). Our team won but had the 2nd fastest overall time! With me on the bike, likely, that's the best we will get. Praise the Lord!
Saturday agenda-race!
With nothing local, have car, will travel; carpool ideal. To the west coast for the beat the heat 5k. Sadly, I couldn't beat the heat but by the grace of God, despite a worse time than the last visit, I got the same result, an age group win. This yielded another generic medal. Although disappointed with it, that beats the alternative. Post race was slightly above average. Time unknown because of a timing snafu but I do know it was slower than last time but sub 20. Lisa beat me by about a minute to win the woman's title. A new guy won the whole race; the previous race winner was 2nd this day.
Sunday agenda-race!
Tudo bem! I wish I had the money to run the Rio de janeiro marathon este dia mas nao; estou pobre. I saw Aldo at the packet pick up so he missed the marathon in his home country. Besides, Spencer & I are on the quest to defend our title and improve our position. We did just that and had a stellar day. He smoked the first mile so fast that the eventual overall duathlon winner, Tim (runners depot teammate) had to pass me on the bike on the approach to the the Rick. Fortunately, it was low wind but still had its effects. I had a slight improvement over the last time (course record for me) but still didn't break 27. However, it was good enough for 7th fastest bike split, the best I recall doing! Even though I slipped some positions cycling, Spencer pass all but the overall leader and finished strong with a sub 19 (only the race winner was faster & by a mere 2 seconds). Our team won but had the 2nd fastest overall time! With me on the bike, likely, that's the best we will get. Praise the Lord!
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Drought!
Drought! It has been such until July came. All this week, its been raining cats & dogs! Seems like the water restrictions should be lifted by now.
Saturday agenda-race
Well, race if I decided to travel to 'kingdom come'. Nothing within my normal range, not even Naples! It was much farther and I don't like long trips right after work. I had not done a truly long run since spring, I think; today is the day! However, I picked a doozy of a day. Most rains began mid day to evening but not this day. I began with only the streets wet (no rain) but a few miles in, it began and not just a drizzle. On top of that, I didn't feel so good internally (even had to use the restroom) so I was much slower. I thank the Lord for allowing me to finish what I started but am very disappointed with the performance, even with poor external conditions. At least I got in the mileage (14) with the Rick as the turn around.
Sunday agenda-race
I found some events if I were willing to travel:
1. Utah super spartan previous day.
2. moss park du/tri/aqua in Orlando, sprint on Saturday, Olympic this day
3. muddy buddy in Detroit
However, I passed on those and decided to train. Since I usually cycle on Mondays, I pulled out my inlines & skated 1.1 miles short of a half marathon. My watch quit so the time was unknown but the estimated time was much slower than normal, much like that long run.
Saturday agenda-race
Well, race if I decided to travel to 'kingdom come'. Nothing within my normal range, not even Naples! It was much farther and I don't like long trips right after work. I had not done a truly long run since spring, I think; today is the day! However, I picked a doozy of a day. Most rains began mid day to evening but not this day. I began with only the streets wet (no rain) but a few miles in, it began and not just a drizzle. On top of that, I didn't feel so good internally (even had to use the restroom) so I was much slower. I thank the Lord for allowing me to finish what I started but am very disappointed with the performance, even with poor external conditions. At least I got in the mileage (14) with the Rick as the turn around.
Sunday agenda-race
I found some events if I were willing to travel:
1. Utah super spartan previous day.
2. moss park du/tri/aqua in Orlando, sprint on Saturday, Olympic this day
3. muddy buddy in Detroit
However, I passed on those and decided to train. Since I usually cycle on Mondays, I pulled out my inlines & skated 1.1 miles short of a half marathon. My watch quit so the time was unknown but the estimated time was much slower than normal, much like that long run.
Thursday, July 07, 2011
Independence weekend
Independence weekend is upon us. I'd like to thank the soldiers that made it possible for us to be free to do what we do. hang in there.
Saturday agenda-roll
I found a race (4 miler) but didn't feel like traveling to ft Myers burning up gas for a distance not quite my forte. Instead, I pulled out my inline skates & rolled 1.1 miles short of a half marathon. I was not quite up to par fighting against wind today & was nearly 3 minutes off my best time but nevertheless, I got in my workout.
Sunday agenda-ride
I didn't see any races today so I knew this would be a day to train. I decided to join onto a group headed up by Tachi of Miami pace. We began at pinecrest gardens but I turned off at black point since I am racing the next day and they are not. Seemed like it took me longer on the return. Possibly the route I took (I couldn't remember theirs) was longer plus I had no one to draft off of. In any case, I got in an hour twenty worth of work out then call it a day.
Monday agenda-race!
Just about every county has a race this day, although noticeably missing is in Dade county. I'd normally do Weston but I had been selected to be on a relay. Besides, I remember the memorial day disaster & sadly, my running has not improved.
I joined the ever powerful team Ali bootcamp I, featuring the owner of Perfit himself, known for his power & speed on the bike, and his lovely wife Beth, known for her speed as a female runner. This came into play for our overwhelming victory. She was the starter & did her leg in a sub 6 minute pace (top 10), better than I've run as an average this year! Naturally, Ali advanced us some positions with an extraordinary performance on the bike, even though it was not his racing one and the ground was wet from rain. On top of that, tradewinds features the most technical course of all multirace's local events. My job was to maintain or improve our position. Although I'm not totally satisfied with my time, it was the 2nd best split of all du participants. As a team, we were the only one to be in the top ten (4th overall) and the first of the three (all formed by Ali) able to break an hour! What a way to begin the holiday. I was dressed accordingly & I like the medal shaped like the U.S.A.
Saturday agenda-roll
I found a race (4 miler) but didn't feel like traveling to ft Myers burning up gas for a distance not quite my forte. Instead, I pulled out my inline skates & rolled 1.1 miles short of a half marathon. I was not quite up to par fighting against wind today & was nearly 3 minutes off my best time but nevertheless, I got in my workout.
Sunday agenda-ride
I didn't see any races today so I knew this would be a day to train. I decided to join onto a group headed up by Tachi of Miami pace. We began at pinecrest gardens but I turned off at black point since I am racing the next day and they are not. Seemed like it took me longer on the return. Possibly the route I took (I couldn't remember theirs) was longer plus I had no one to draft off of. In any case, I got in an hour twenty worth of work out then call it a day.
Monday agenda-race!
Just about every county has a race this day, although noticeably missing is in Dade county. I'd normally do Weston but I had been selected to be on a relay. Besides, I remember the memorial day disaster & sadly, my running has not improved.
I joined the ever powerful team Ali bootcamp I, featuring the owner of Perfit himself, known for his power & speed on the bike, and his lovely wife Beth, known for her speed as a female runner. This came into play for our overwhelming victory. She was the starter & did her leg in a sub 6 minute pace (top 10), better than I've run as an average this year! Naturally, Ali advanced us some positions with an extraordinary performance on the bike, even though it was not his racing one and the ground was wet from rain. On top of that, tradewinds features the most technical course of all multirace's local events. My job was to maintain or improve our position. Although I'm not totally satisfied with my time, it was the 2nd best split of all du participants. As a team, we were the only one to be in the top ten (4th overall) and the first of the three (all formed by Ali) able to break an hour! What a way to begin the holiday. I was dressed accordingly & I like the medal shaped like the U.S.A.
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