May flowers? Still suffering from April showers!
Saturday agenda-race!
A whole lot to choose from but could only pick 1:
1. Fargo marathon
2. covenant house 5k
3. sienas steps 5k
4. tour of gables 5k
5. keys 100
You can rule out #1, out of FL. I wasn't invited on any team, so the latter is gone as well. I have been to all the rest but am forced to pick only 1. #4 has the worst categories so I pass on that. It seems I got a message from God and picked the middle one. I did that last year & had some measure of success. However, I was faster back then.
It was hot & humid plus my internal conditions were poor (miss some workout due to circumstances beyond my control, including my treadmill breaking). I had a rocky start but when the dust cleared, I actually improved by a position despite the dismal time. Praise the Lord, as I got a plaque for being 2nd to the race winner!
Sunday agenda-race!
Not as many to choose from but still only can pick 1:
1. rnr Portland half
2. hallandale 5k/10k
3. mr tri Miami
4. race for relief 5k
You can rule out #1, out of FL. The rest are doable and I like them but can only do 1. I picked the latter based on proximity. The heat & humidity I expected but not what I went through. My time & position were much worse. With no master title, I could only get an age group title. Praise the Lord I got that but only a generic medal.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Mother's day weekend
Mother's day weekend is upon us! Thanx to JW, my race weekend began on Friday night. I cant make those races because I work but by the grace of God, my boss let me have the day off.
It was hot & humid (external conditions), kinda as expected. The course added to my misery, as it featured 2 loops in the cross country section (mostly sand and gravel) and 2/3 the course. On top of that, I wasn't at my best. Thankfully, despite a dismal time, I won my age group (40-49), barely making the baker's dozen. JW got a plaque as the master winner and we both needed to leave to prepare for the next day.
Saturday agenda-race!
Everybody crammed races this day to avoid Sunday. These were up for consideration:
1. Santa Barbara wine country half marathon
2. run for love 5k
3. the 5k race and power walk
4. run for the roses 5k
5. Lou Gehrig's disease 5k/10k
You can automatically rule out #1 (out of FL). I passed on 2 & 3 (palm beach). Although #5 is closest in proximity, #4 offers my best chance to place based on my current condition.
It was still hot & humid (external conditions), plus a bit windy. The course had lots of twists and turns but worse for us fellas, the women were given a 5 minute head start! That means we had to fight through the slow stragglers & walkers to get to the finish. I still failed to break 20 but made improvements from the previous day, including now in the dirty dozen. Prior to the race, I put Emily as a teammate for the open team division. She won her age group, I got 2nd master and we both scored 3rd place as a team (1,2,3 punch). We came out with much bling (2 medals).
Sunday agenda-happy mother's day!
I saw 1 tri somewhere far in FL, but with no swimmer, it was out. Instead, I cross trained on my inlines for 12 miles before taking out my mom for lunch.
It was hot & humid (external conditions), kinda as expected. The course added to my misery, as it featured 2 loops in the cross country section (mostly sand and gravel) and 2/3 the course. On top of that, I wasn't at my best. Thankfully, despite a dismal time, I won my age group (40-49), barely making the baker's dozen. JW got a plaque as the master winner and we both needed to leave to prepare for the next day.
Saturday agenda-race!
Everybody crammed races this day to avoid Sunday. These were up for consideration:
1. Santa Barbara wine country half marathon
2. run for love 5k
3. the 5k race and power walk
4. run for the roses 5k
5. Lou Gehrig's disease 5k/10k
You can automatically rule out #1 (out of FL). I passed on 2 & 3 (palm beach). Although #5 is closest in proximity, #4 offers my best chance to place based on my current condition.
It was still hot & humid (external conditions), plus a bit windy. The course had lots of twists and turns but worse for us fellas, the women were given a 5 minute head start! That means we had to fight through the slow stragglers & walkers to get to the finish. I still failed to break 20 but made improvements from the previous day, including now in the dirty dozen. Prior to the race, I put Emily as a teammate for the open team division. She won her age group, I got 2nd master and we both scored 3rd place as a team (1,2,3 punch). We came out with much bling (2 medals).
Sunday agenda-happy mother's day!
I saw 1 tri somewhere far in FL, but with no swimmer, it was out. Instead, I cross trained on my inlines for 12 miles before taking out my mom for lunch.
Saturday, May 05, 2012
Cinco de Mayo weekend
Cinco de Mayo weekend is upon us ! Don't drink & drive!
Saturday agenda-race!
Here's what's on my schedule:
1. Santa Barbara wine country half
2. ft desoto tri
3. big cardio
4. make a wish 5k
You may automatically rule out #1;out of state. #2 was cancelled; strike 2. I passed on the the latter so #3 it is.
I like the 7 am scheduled start but unfortunately, it was delayed over 15 minutes. Its a great event for families because so many post activities were scheduled, like basketball & soccer. I stuck to my passion, the run!
I got sick during the week on top of the injury I sustained from the half last Sunday (re-aggravated an old ankle injury). If I felt like I did on Monday, I would not have been able to race. God is good, as I recovered enough to attempt to race. When the horn went off, I was barely in the top 30. Despite internal (aforementioned) and external (heat & humidity) conditions, I made the top 5 even with a dismal time and captured the master title with the help of the Lord. That distinction earned me (& a female) the only plaques to be awarded. The top 3 and age groupers got medals; strange, huh? Post race was great, lots of activities.
Sunday agenda-race!
Here's what's on my schedule:
a. madd dash 5k
b. down & dirty 5k/10k
c. inspiration 5k
I took the closest to my house & ran with it. I have never been to this venue (Gulliver prep) but yet it's listed as the 13th annual. It began there, went through the 'hood & back, finishing on the football field. I didn't make it to the top ten until about a mile. By the grace of God, I held my position despite declining speed, plus the internal & external conditions similar to yesterday. Runners depot were 2nd and 3rd respectively, with me the latter. Disappointed I got a generic medal even though I was 3rd overall. The cause was for special Olympics.
Saturday agenda-race!
Here's what's on my schedule:
1. Santa Barbara wine country half
2. ft desoto tri
3. big cardio
4. make a wish 5k
You may automatically rule out #1;out of state. #2 was cancelled; strike 2. I passed on the the latter so #3 it is.
I like the 7 am scheduled start but unfortunately, it was delayed over 15 minutes. Its a great event for families because so many post activities were scheduled, like basketball & soccer. I stuck to my passion, the run!
I got sick during the week on top of the injury I sustained from the half last Sunday (re-aggravated an old ankle injury). If I felt like I did on Monday, I would not have been able to race. God is good, as I recovered enough to attempt to race. When the horn went off, I was barely in the top 30. Despite internal (aforementioned) and external (heat & humidity) conditions, I made the top 5 even with a dismal time and captured the master title with the help of the Lord. That distinction earned me (& a female) the only plaques to be awarded. The top 3 and age groupers got medals; strange, huh? Post race was great, lots of activities.
Sunday agenda-race!
Here's what's on my schedule:
a. madd dash 5k
b. down & dirty 5k/10k
c. inspiration 5k
I took the closest to my house & ran with it. I have never been to this venue (Gulliver prep) but yet it's listed as the 13th annual. It began there, went through the 'hood & back, finishing on the football field. I didn't make it to the top ten until about a mile. By the grace of God, I held my position despite declining speed, plus the internal & external conditions similar to yesterday. Runners depot were 2nd and 3rd respectively, with me the latter. Disappointed I got a generic medal even though I was 3rd overall. The cause was for special Olympics.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
April showers!
April showers were evident this weekend!
Thursday agenda-corporate run
This day was my dad's birthday. We did an event on a weekday. I don't consider this as a race due to the sheer number of people & my position within the crowd. Thanks to Shannon, my dad & I were on a team & a paced with her. She was the fastest on the team.
Saturday agenda-race!
I considered the following:
1. meek and mighty (st Anthony's)
2. rayz awareness 5k (ormond bch)
3. fit 2 run 4 miler
4. dash & splash 5k
5. miccosukee 3 mile
6. run to remember 5k
7. doral 5k
I passed on the 1st 2 + #5=out of normal tri-county area. I'm doing a half so no more than a 5k as a tune up; #3 out. The latter was closest in proximity but I already committed to #6.
I drove up while it was drizzling & some came down prior to the start. The Lord was kind to shut it off throughout the race. The overcast sky kept the heat down. I made the right choice but had to work hard. In the final stretch, I got past a master competitor to win the title! That broke a long drought. On top of that, the time was decent. Trophies to the top 3 (Runners depot got top 2) overall and masters, the rest medals.
Sunday agenda-race!
I considered the following:
a. rnr half (TN)
b. st Anthony's tri
c. aef 5k
d. us military 5k
e. jcc monterra5k
f. kb half
I passed on the 1st 2=out of normal tri-county area. I picked the latter because it's an inaugural, eliminating the rest.
I drove up while it was drizzling & some came down prior to the start. Unlike yesterday, that and the winds continued throughout the race. I prepared for a 7 am start so when I got there 15 minutes prior, I was caught off guard when a race official said, 'go'! I found out later, that it was actually delayed 15 minutes! I paced with john garrido till over the bridge, got by Lisa dorfman (temporarily) & paced with lady group till mile 10, where I fell off pace. My goal was 1:45, considering the course and conditions. I used the iRun pacers to assist me. The 1:45 group was the yellow line & the 1:50 group was the red line. By the grace of God, I remained above the yellow line, barely and finished nearby Lisa. With no clocks, I didn't know how I was doing, even after the finish. The finish accomplished the ultimate goal. Later on, I found out I finished within my goal.
Thursday agenda-corporate run
This day was my dad's birthday. We did an event on a weekday. I don't consider this as a race due to the sheer number of people & my position within the crowd. Thanks to Shannon, my dad & I were on a team & a paced with her. She was the fastest on the team.
Saturday agenda-race!
I considered the following:
1. meek and mighty (st Anthony's)
2. rayz awareness 5k (ormond bch)
3. fit 2 run 4 miler
4. dash & splash 5k
5. miccosukee 3 mile
6. run to remember 5k
7. doral 5k
I passed on the 1st 2 + #5=out of normal tri-county area. I'm doing a half so no more than a 5k as a tune up; #3 out. The latter was closest in proximity but I already committed to #6.
I drove up while it was drizzling & some came down prior to the start. The Lord was kind to shut it off throughout the race. The overcast sky kept the heat down. I made the right choice but had to work hard. In the final stretch, I got past a master competitor to win the title! That broke a long drought. On top of that, the time was decent. Trophies to the top 3 (Runners depot got top 2) overall and masters, the rest medals.
Sunday agenda-race!
I considered the following:
a. rnr half (TN)
b. st Anthony's tri
c. aef 5k
d. us military 5k
e. jcc monterra5k
f. kb half
I passed on the 1st 2=out of normal tri-county area. I picked the latter because it's an inaugural, eliminating the rest.
I drove up while it was drizzling & some came down prior to the start. Unlike yesterday, that and the winds continued throughout the race. I prepared for a 7 am start so when I got there 15 minutes prior, I was caught off guard when a race official said, 'go'! I found out later, that it was actually delayed 15 minutes! I paced with john garrido till over the bridge, got by Lisa dorfman (temporarily) & paced with lady group till mile 10, where I fell off pace. My goal was 1:45, considering the course and conditions. I used the iRun pacers to assist me. The 1:45 group was the yellow line & the 1:50 group was the red line. By the grace of God, I remained above the yellow line, barely and finished nearby Lisa. With no clocks, I didn't know how I was doing, even after the finish. The finish accomplished the ultimate goal. Later on, I found out I finished within my goal.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Earth day weekend
Earth day weekend is upon us!
Friday agenda-runway 5k
Yes, I found a rare event! I did the one once before but had to get permission from the boss to take off time to do it. She declined but granted 2 hour leeway. I was fortunate enough to place third despite being in the outrageous age group of 30 & over. A friend picked up my medal because I had to take off immediately. This time, I'm on vacation so I could stay for the festivities. To my dismay, I didn't make it (4th), therefore no hardware. It was extremely hot & humid, late start (8).
Saturday agenda-race
The following were up for consideration:
1. African aid 5k (ft Myers)
2. stomp out child abuse (pt st lucie)
3. 7 mile bridge
4. spring training du/tri
5. 1040k 5k
6. docs dean's walk/run
#3 automatically out because I didn't try to get in it*. #2 & #3 out of tri-county area, so I pass. #4 no swimmer, du possible but not cost effective. #6=fun run; out whenever I can race. My selection was #5.
I was awaken by thunder & lightning while with a friend. Considering I had not committed to any of the above & the fact I'd have to pay the race day rate, I made the rare decision not to race! Can you believe that? My safety & mitigation of some financial damage overruled. Did light training on treadmill.
* Found out after the fact this race was cancelled due to the inclement weather. #4 had the 2 loop bike course reduced to 1.
Sunday agenda-race!
Happy earth day! Found only 2, shingle creek adventure challenge (team required) in kissimmee or sprint for the cure (magic bullet) 5k; the latter won out (proximity rules).
Weather cleared up in time for the run. The external conditions were some heat & humidity. I saw the sun for the first time since Friday! It's more the internal conditions that 'killed' me. I felt tired & tight so I struggled with my heavy legs throughout. Even though I failed to break 20, by the grace of God, I made the dirty dozen & the podium. The top 3 & master got beautiful glass trophies; the rest of us, generic medals. The post race was 5 star with pancakes & eggs for me, sausage for others. A couple of hours later, no more clear sky, it began to rain again!
Friday agenda-runway 5k
Yes, I found a rare event! I did the one once before but had to get permission from the boss to take off time to do it. She declined but granted 2 hour leeway. I was fortunate enough to place third despite being in the outrageous age group of 30 & over. A friend picked up my medal because I had to take off immediately. This time, I'm on vacation so I could stay for the festivities. To my dismay, I didn't make it (4th), therefore no hardware. It was extremely hot & humid, late start (8).
Saturday agenda-race
The following were up for consideration:
1. African aid 5k (ft Myers)
2. stomp out child abuse (pt st lucie)
3. 7 mile bridge
4. spring training du/tri
5. 1040k 5k
6. docs dean's walk/run
#3 automatically out because I didn't try to get in it*. #2 & #3 out of tri-county area, so I pass. #4 no swimmer, du possible but not cost effective. #6=fun run; out whenever I can race. My selection was #5.
I was awaken by thunder & lightning while with a friend. Considering I had not committed to any of the above & the fact I'd have to pay the race day rate, I made the rare decision not to race! Can you believe that? My safety & mitigation of some financial damage overruled. Did light training on treadmill.
* Found out after the fact this race was cancelled due to the inclement weather. #4 had the 2 loop bike course reduced to 1.
Sunday agenda-race!
Happy earth day! Found only 2, shingle creek adventure challenge (team required) in kissimmee or sprint for the cure (magic bullet) 5k; the latter won out (proximity rules).
Weather cleared up in time for the run. The external conditions were some heat & humidity. I saw the sun for the first time since Friday! It's more the internal conditions that 'killed' me. I felt tired & tight so I struggled with my heavy legs throughout. Even though I failed to break 20, by the grace of God, I made the dirty dozen & the podium. The top 3 & master got beautiful glass trophies; the rest of us, generic medals. The post race was 5 star with pancakes & eggs for me, sausage for others. A couple of hours later, no more clear sky, it began to rain again!
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Mid month crisis (April)
Mid month crisis (April) has come again. Traditionally, this is tax day, a crisis in itself. Since it fell on a weekend, they (IRS) moved the official file date to Tuesday, the 17th. Meanwhile, my crisis continues, still not breaking 19 plus struggling to stay under 20!
Sunday agenda-race?
Not! No one stepped up to the plate to swim so I am literally grounded. Had 1 who led me on till Thursday before I realized the hard way, this ain't gonna happen. Therefore, I was forced to train in lieu of racing. Yet another crisis. The only other event was not in Florida (Austin 10/20). Did i mention that I just barely got my taxes done?
Monday agenda-Boston marathon
I'm not gonna be there tomorrow but I can say I been there, done that within my athletic career. Good luck everybody & happy patriot's day. Heard there's gonna be record heat.
Sunday agenda-race?
Not! No one stepped up to the plate to swim so I am literally grounded. Had 1 who led me on till Thursday before I realized the hard way, this ain't gonna happen. Therefore, I was forced to train in lieu of racing. Yet another crisis. The only other event was not in Florida (Austin 10/20). Did i mention that I just barely got my taxes done?
Monday agenda-Boston marathon
I'm not gonna be there tomorrow but I can say I been there, done that within my athletic career. Good luck everybody & happy patriot's day. Heard there's gonna be record heat.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Birthday weekend
My Birthday weekend is here! Happy to get through Friday, the 13th (a little rough at the office) first, although shades of yesterday crept into the weekend. Today, I advance from freshman to sophomore but still stuck in my toughest age group ever.
Saturday agenda-race!
Seems like race organizers only thought of today for racing. Here what I considered:
1. roar through Ybor
2. Tarzan cup
3. Rooney's 5k
4. kids in distress 5k
5. 5k walk/run for asthma (fun run)
#1 is too far, #2 is an adventure race and #5 was a fun run, so I skipped those. Passed on #4 because I remember having so much fun at #3.
It was the 5th anniversary of this event. I left about 5 am to make the nearly 2 hour drive up there. It felt cool but was very windy. I felt the past 3 days & that has affected me & my training. I felt very tired but I forced myself to race, especially since it's the only one I can find to do as an individual. Last year, I beat the bunny but don't remember that being a big deal. This year, it was basically the only highlight and was tough as hell to do. We kept trading places but slipped in front in the .1 to be the last one to beat the bunny (2 seconds). Mind you, it was under 20 minutes! I finished 5th, with a time that was good enough for 3rd in the previous age group; no glass for me, boo hoo! Manipulating numbers (my finishing time) like my bro, 1-9+4-1=-5, my position in the age group. aren't ya'll proud of me? Lucky or not, 5 was my number. Oh yeah, April, fourteen (1+4=5)!
Saturday agenda-race!
Seems like race organizers only thought of today for racing. Here what I considered:
1. roar through Ybor
2. Tarzan cup
3. Rooney's 5k
4. kids in distress 5k
5. 5k walk/run for asthma (fun run)
#1 is too far, #2 is an adventure race and #5 was a fun run, so I skipped those. Passed on #4 because I remember having so much fun at #3.
It was the 5th anniversary of this event. I left about 5 am to make the nearly 2 hour drive up there. It felt cool but was very windy. I felt the past 3 days & that has affected me & my training. I felt very tired but I forced myself to race, especially since it's the only one I can find to do as an individual. Last year, I beat the bunny but don't remember that being a big deal. This year, it was basically the only highlight and was tough as hell to do. We kept trading places but slipped in front in the .1 to be the last one to beat the bunny (2 seconds). Mind you, it was under 20 minutes! I finished 5th, with a time that was good enough for 3rd in the previous age group; no glass for me, boo hoo! Manipulating numbers (my finishing time) like my bro, 1-9+4-1=-5, my position in the age group. aren't ya'll proud of me? Lucky or not, 5 was my number. Oh yeah, April, fourteen (1+4=5)!
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