Mid month final (of this year) is here!
Saturday agenda-race!
These are the events I considered for today:
1. frosty 5k
2. classics by the sea 10k/5k
3. river run 5k
4. north creek explorer 5k
5. live ultimate quarter marathon/5k
In order to satisfy my appetite for racing, I scheduled 2 double headers for this weekend. Strike 1=furthest event (west side). I picked the latter for 2 reasons-inaugural quarter marathon and proximity (SoBe).
Event 1 deserves the Clint Eastwood synopsis:
The good: got a PR (never did before), finishers medal
The bad: time, due to internal & external (wind, humidity) conditions
The ugly: didn't place
Event 2 (#4) is a return event. I'm not fond of night events but I am of races, therefore I ran. Since I started off the day with an 'endurance event' (I'm a 5k'er), I was tired & tight, not to mention it was much hotter and humid in the afternoon. By the grace of God, despite the poor time, I made the podium (2 ag) and picked up first award of the day and weekend. Double header completed!
Sunday agenda-race!
Even more events this day:
1. Santa hustle (OH)
2. Santa hustle (IN)
3. Jacksonville marathon (half & 5k)
4. jingle bell 2 miler
5. Naples chill duathlon
6. jingle bell run 5k
7. parkland 5 mile holiday run
8. tyler s goldberg 5k
9. 5k chanukah run
You can automatically eliminate the first 2; out of FL. #3 can follow since it's the furthest in FL. The latter is the most logical choice (closest to me) but I passed on that and many others on my coast for guess what? An inaugural!
Event 1: In my career, I've only done one other duathlon in December, many many years back by some other company that left FL. This was going to be a challenge, not so much the event, but that I have to travel to Naples (get up earlier and drive much longer) to do it. I was a bit rusty but luckily, I kept training. Weather, except for wind, was awesome (cool). I ran ok, especially the last run. My cycling was average at best. I made a grave error and forgot my pump but kudos to the ladies who let me borrow theirs. When the dust cleared, I won my age group and made the top ten; praise the Lord! Great way to start the day.
Event 2 (#4) is another return event. It's for a good cause but was a challenge for me in few ways:
#1- 2nd event of day and 4th of the weekend
#2- begins an hour earlier than last time (now 3 pm), reducing recovery time
#3- internal (tight & tired after endurance event & number of prior races) & external (heat, wind, humidity) conditions
On top of the aforementioned, somebody fresh decided to give me a 'run for the money'. By the grace of God, I edged him out for the master title. Praise the Lord for allowing me to advance in position, both podium and overall position, with the last being 4th on my quest for quadruple event weekend. Another double header completed this day!
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Saturday, December 08, 2012
Hanukkah!
Hanukkah! Happy chanukah (weekend)!
Wednesday agenda-holiday boca mile
I did this once & got a PR but lost by a split second. I couldn't make it this year because I had to close at my job. Congrats to my teammates who did well.
Friday agenda-jingle bell by the river
Similar scenario (work) except I not close. Since race is in bradenton, cant make that one.
Saturday agenda-race!
Most races scheduled for today:
1. spartan TX beast
2. USATF jr Olympics CC national championships (NM)
3. its a wonderful run
4. strides for education (broward)
5. strides for education (boca)
6. turn on the light 5k
7. steps for healing 5k
8. rumrunner run 5k
Ok, you can rule out the first 2, out of FL. #7 was closer to home but I was attempting a triple header, so I ruled that out along with 8. However, those 2 would allow a double header. #4 could work but limits me to the same cause & hind sight reveals was too risky that I wouldn't place, in addition to cost.
I wound up with a double header in races, triple in events. I left the first 2 without knowledge of how I did nor the awards. Day began cooler but got progressively hotter.
first agenda-turn on the light 5k
A return event, was small and by the grace of God, I made the top ten & found out by amigo and teammate Louis M that I won the master title. I missed breaking 20 by 2 seconds.
second agenda-its a wonderful run
Another return event, by contrast was large (500+). On top of that, the fatigue & heat factor slowed me by a minute & half. Praise the Lord, the same friend informed me I won my age group while I was at last scheduled event.
third agenda-strides for education (boca)
My first time here and was a very late start (10). I usually don't like that, except in this case, where I want multiple races. I almost signed up to race it until I heard only top 3 overall, no age categories. Considering both internal (just did 2) and external (now hot & humid, unknown course) conditions, I decided to walk the 5k as a cool down for those races. Hindsight reveals I could've won a medal (hearsay) but previous, I considered the fact that some young, fresh kids could win easily while I risk injury trying to run faster than the prior 5k's. I got an even bigger weekend coming up so I humbled myself.
15k of exercise completed with 3 hour span between 2 counties; praise the Lord!
Sunday agenda-race!
Here's what was on my event list:
a. spartan TX beast
b. Dallas marathon
c. santa hustle (TN and daytona beach)
d. run for tomorrow half/5k
e. wellington mile
Eliminate the first 3 due to distance. I couldve done the last 2 for another double but decided not to push my luck. I cant afford injury, especially now.
I gonna go Clint Eastwood style:
The good: won age group*, broke 20
The bad: small plexi-award, humid, location
The ugly: was 2nd master* but given age, post race refreshments (no more pancakes)
Wednesday agenda-holiday boca mile
I did this once & got a PR but lost by a split second. I couldn't make it this year because I had to close at my job. Congrats to my teammates who did well.
Friday agenda-jingle bell by the river
Similar scenario (work) except I not close. Since race is in bradenton, cant make that one.
Saturday agenda-race!
Most races scheduled for today:
1. spartan TX beast
2. USATF jr Olympics CC national championships (NM)
3. its a wonderful run
4. strides for education (broward)
5. strides for education (boca)
6. turn on the light 5k
7. steps for healing 5k
8. rumrunner run 5k
Ok, you can rule out the first 2, out of FL. #7 was closer to home but I was attempting a triple header, so I ruled that out along with 8. However, those 2 would allow a double header. #4 could work but limits me to the same cause & hind sight reveals was too risky that I wouldn't place, in addition to cost.
I wound up with a double header in races, triple in events. I left the first 2 without knowledge of how I did nor the awards. Day began cooler but got progressively hotter.
first agenda-turn on the light 5k
A return event, was small and by the grace of God, I made the top ten & found out by amigo and teammate Louis M that I won the master title. I missed breaking 20 by 2 seconds.
second agenda-its a wonderful run
Another return event, by contrast was large (500+). On top of that, the fatigue & heat factor slowed me by a minute & half. Praise the Lord, the same friend informed me I won my age group while I was at last scheduled event.
third agenda-strides for education (boca)
My first time here and was a very late start (10). I usually don't like that, except in this case, where I want multiple races. I almost signed up to race it until I heard only top 3 overall, no age categories. Considering both internal (just did 2) and external (now hot & humid, unknown course) conditions, I decided to walk the 5k as a cool down for those races. Hindsight reveals I could've won a medal (hearsay) but previous, I considered the fact that some young, fresh kids could win easily while I risk injury trying to run faster than the prior 5k's. I got an even bigger weekend coming up so I humbled myself.
15k of exercise completed with 3 hour span between 2 counties; praise the Lord!
Sunday agenda-race!
Here's what was on my event list:
a. spartan TX beast
b. Dallas marathon
c. santa hustle (TN and daytona beach)
d. run for tomorrow half/5k
e. wellington mile
Eliminate the first 3 due to distance. I couldve done the last 2 for another double but decided not to push my luck. I cant afford injury, especially now.
I gonna go Clint Eastwood style:
The good: won age group*, broke 20
The bad: small plexi-award, humid, location
The ugly: was 2nd master* but given age, post race refreshments (no more pancakes)
Saturday, December 01, 2012
first of last
first of last, what? Yep, this is the first weekend of the last month of 2012. Christmas is just 2 dozen days away!
Friday agenda-race
The marathon of palm beaches held a 5k & 10k last night but due to distance & duties (close at work), I had to pass on it. Congrats to those who raced, especially teammate Jon W. Heard both events were longer than usual.
Saturday agenda-race?
Found a lot of events today:
1. reggae marathon (half & 10 k)
2. spartan race CA
3. Savannah river bridge run
4. Santa hustle IL
5. the royal 5k
6. cca 5k
7. reindeer trot
8. cross country jingle bell jog
9. running with Danny road race
You may automatically eliminate all events out of FL: 1-5. I don't know where #7 was held nor #9 so scratch those. I like both of the remaining so I chose normal footing over grass.
External conditions=comfortable but windy, internal conditions=stomach & tired. I had to contend with a lot of kids plus the aforementioned but when the dust cleared, I won my age group, praise the Lord. However, time was still unacceptable & position worse (not even in bakers dozen). Everybody got medals. Average post race.
Sunday agenda-race?
Some more events today:
a. spartan race CA
b. Brandon half & 5k
c. palm beaches marathon (& half)
d. Hollywood half
With enough in tri-county area, wipe out a & b. I normally go to c. but decided on the inaugural instead. It was poorly done but hopefully will improve next year. What I liked were the finishers medal, friendly race organizers & a new course for a change.
The following short comings must be rectified:
1. cotton T's to men (ladies got tech shirts)
2. only top 3 overall, no age groups
3. insufficient water stations
4. no sports drink offered
5. insufficient restroom facilities (had ladies in men's room)
6. horrific post race (only bananas & water)
7. website kept referring to CA when info regarding FL needed
8. fee, especially considering what was offered
9. no clocks at mile markers (a great option)
I used this as a training run and was an unofficial sub 2 hour pacer and had fun, so I recommend others to give it a try, especially if you want a new experience.
Friday agenda-race
The marathon of palm beaches held a 5k & 10k last night but due to distance & duties (close at work), I had to pass on it. Congrats to those who raced, especially teammate Jon W. Heard both events were longer than usual.
Saturday agenda-race?
Found a lot of events today:
1. reggae marathon (half & 10 k)
2. spartan race CA
3. Savannah river bridge run
4. Santa hustle IL
5. the royal 5k
6. cca 5k
7. reindeer trot
8. cross country jingle bell jog
9. running with Danny road race
You may automatically eliminate all events out of FL: 1-5. I don't know where #7 was held nor #9 so scratch those. I like both of the remaining so I chose normal footing over grass.
External conditions=comfortable but windy, internal conditions=stomach & tired. I had to contend with a lot of kids plus the aforementioned but when the dust cleared, I won my age group, praise the Lord. However, time was still unacceptable & position worse (not even in bakers dozen). Everybody got medals. Average post race.
Sunday agenda-race?
Some more events today:
a. spartan race CA
b. Brandon half & 5k
c. palm beaches marathon (& half)
d. Hollywood half
With enough in tri-county area, wipe out a & b. I normally go to c. but decided on the inaugural instead. It was poorly done but hopefully will improve next year. What I liked were the finishers medal, friendly race organizers & a new course for a change.
The following short comings must be rectified:
1. cotton T's to men (ladies got tech shirts)
2. only top 3 overall, no age groups
3. insufficient water stations
4. no sports drink offered
5. insufficient restroom facilities (had ladies in men's room)
6. horrific post race (only bananas & water)
7. website kept referring to CA when info regarding FL needed
8. fee, especially considering what was offered
9. no clocks at mile markers (a great option)
I used this as a training run and was an unofficial sub 2 hour pacer and had fun, so I recommend others to give it a try, especially if you want a new experience.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Thanksgiving weekend
Thanksgiving weekend begins today on 'turkey' day!
Thursday agenda-race!
Almost every important county has at least 1 'turkey trot' or Thanksgiving event. Therefore, I will only those of interest to me:
1. Subaru distance classic half & 5k (jax)
2. run 4 the pies
3. JCC turkey trot 5k
4. mr turkey tri/du
5. tamarac turkey trot
6. ft lauderdale turkey trot
7. gobble wobble 5k
8. Miami turkey trot 5k/10k
Eliminate the former since there's plenty of races in tri-county area. In fact, take out #2 & #3 to limit within 2 counties. Using been there, done that rule, I passed on 5 & the latter. Just found out #7 was held last Saturday, so cant run that today. Unfortunately, I cant do both inaugural events (4 & 6) so I had to use the been there, done that rule in regards to type of event; I never did a du on Thanksgiving in my entire career so that won!
Even though he represented the republicans, I still enjoy Clint Eastwood as a person (liked most of those movies he made). Therefore, I'll make your day with this synopsis:
The good: cool weather, 2nd age, 8 overall (including a relay)
The bad: still sick, bike time (barely over 20)
The ugly: transitions (among slowest), was 3rd master but gave out only 1, 5k cancelled
This was an inaugural duathlon & triathlon on thanksgiving so I'm now part of history. I like the fact I was guaranteed hardware, since finishers medals were given. Of course, I want more than that and by the grace of God, I got it. Even though my time was slower than it should have been, the guy who beat me still would've, just a lesser deficit.
Congratulations to all who raced, especially my friends & RD teammates!
Friday agenda-black
This is one of the few years I skipped all the hype & just decided to rest. After all, I had been sick for about 3 weeks! I may missed out on a lot of bargains but then again, I wasn't looking for anything in particular this year.
Saturday agenda-race?
I had a chance for a double header. In the morning was run around the lakes 5k and in the afternoon was beach2bar. Problem with the latter was distance (Stuart) & price so I stuck with the former, which was far enough (boca).
The good: cool weather, 3rd age, 8 overall, lakes
The bad: late and tight start with race on narrow paved trail, small hill & a double loop within.
The ugly: only top overall and age group, therefore no award, basic post race
Sunday agenda-race?
I found 2 of interest:
a. space coast marathon
b. pal half marathon
I been there, done that with the former, so the latter would be my choice if I decided to travel far; I pass. I need to mitigate financial damage for other upcoming events. I opted for crosstraining instead, utilizing my inlines with running. Sadly, I end the month without hardware by no fault of my own.
Thursday agenda-race!
Almost every important county has at least 1 'turkey trot' or Thanksgiving event. Therefore, I will only those of interest to me:
1. Subaru distance classic half & 5k (jax)
2. run 4 the pies
3. JCC turkey trot 5k
4. mr turkey tri/du
5. tamarac turkey trot
6. ft lauderdale turkey trot
7. gobble wobble 5k
8. Miami turkey trot 5k/10k
Eliminate the former since there's plenty of races in tri-county area. In fact, take out #2 & #3 to limit within 2 counties. Using been there, done that rule, I passed on 5 & the latter. Just found out #7 was held last Saturday, so cant run that today. Unfortunately, I cant do both inaugural events (4 & 6) so I had to use the been there, done that rule in regards to type of event; I never did a du on Thanksgiving in my entire career so that won!
Even though he represented the republicans, I still enjoy Clint Eastwood as a person (liked most of those movies he made). Therefore, I'll make your day with this synopsis:
The good: cool weather, 2nd age, 8 overall (including a relay)
The bad: still sick, bike time (barely over 20)
The ugly: transitions (among slowest), was 3rd master but gave out only 1, 5k cancelled
This was an inaugural duathlon & triathlon on thanksgiving so I'm now part of history. I like the fact I was guaranteed hardware, since finishers medals were given. Of course, I want more than that and by the grace of God, I got it. Even though my time was slower than it should have been, the guy who beat me still would've, just a lesser deficit.
Congratulations to all who raced, especially my friends & RD teammates!
Friday agenda-black
This is one of the few years I skipped all the hype & just decided to rest. After all, I had been sick for about 3 weeks! I may missed out on a lot of bargains but then again, I wasn't looking for anything in particular this year.
Saturday agenda-race?
I had a chance for a double header. In the morning was run around the lakes 5k and in the afternoon was beach2bar. Problem with the latter was distance (Stuart) & price so I stuck with the former, which was far enough (boca).
The good: cool weather, 3rd age, 8 overall, lakes
The bad: late and tight start with race on narrow paved trail, small hill & a double loop within.
The ugly: only top overall and age group, therefore no award, basic post race
Sunday agenda-race?
I found 2 of interest:
a. space coast marathon
b. pal half marathon
I been there, done that with the former, so the latter would be my choice if I decided to travel far; I pass. I need to mitigate financial damage for other upcoming events. I opted for crosstraining instead, utilizing my inlines with running. Sadly, I end the month without hardware by no fault of my own.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
2
2; that's my number for this weekend!
Saturday agenda-race!
I love that the running season is back! so many to choose from this day:
1. fenway time trial (spartan race MA)
2. delray turkey trot
3. miles for makayla 5k
4. bull run
5. 5k run for hunger
6. pinecrest 5k
7. miracle run
Eliminate the former=out of state. With this many races, I was able to skip palm beach, wiping out 2 and 3. I found out about #6 too late so I wound up doing a double header (2) with the same timing company, accuchip; strike #4.
The first race was #5. Originally, I had about 2 hours between the finish of the first to start of second between 2 counties. However, since it started nearly 40 minutes late, I was afraid my mission might fail. As soon as I finished the 5k, had I to leave without know results nor an award to have a chance at the 2nd race.
The latter (race 2) closed out the day. It was not a 5k (short) so I got a record time. Despite the distance, I had to run to ensure placement, and by the grace of God, I was second (2) only to Jon. I got a generic medal & rushed home for results & rest (sick)
Sunday agenda-race!
Some more to choose from this day:
a. norcal beast (spartan race)
b. usatf-fl jr Olympics regional cc championships (jax)
c. purple stride 5k
d. rnr Latin music half
Eliminate the former=out of state. b=strike 2, for kids & extremely far. Would do c. but need d. since I don't do enough long runs.
I come again as a 2 hour pacer representing runners depot for the 2nd time. I am happy to have done 2 halves within 2 weeks in preparation for the Disney marathon next year. This time, the course was more challenging. Less wind but more heat & humidity (not really bad). I did a better job this time, spot on in terms of the clock. I had to do this still battling illness.
Saturday agenda-race!
I love that the running season is back! so many to choose from this day:
1. fenway time trial (spartan race MA)
2. delray turkey trot
3. miles for makayla 5k
4. bull run
5. 5k run for hunger
6. pinecrest 5k
7. miracle run
Eliminate the former=out of state. With this many races, I was able to skip palm beach, wiping out 2 and 3. I found out about #6 too late so I wound up doing a double header (2) with the same timing company, accuchip; strike #4.
The first race was #5. Originally, I had about 2 hours between the finish of the first to start of second between 2 counties. However, since it started nearly 40 minutes late, I was afraid my mission might fail. As soon as I finished the 5k, had I to leave without know results nor an award to have a chance at the 2nd race.
The latter (race 2) closed out the day. It was not a 5k (short) so I got a record time. Despite the distance, I had to run to ensure placement, and by the grace of God, I was second (2) only to Jon. I got a generic medal & rushed home for results & rest (sick)
Sunday agenda-race!
Some more to choose from this day:
a. norcal beast (spartan race)
b. usatf-fl jr Olympics regional cc championships (jax)
c. purple stride 5k
d. rnr Latin music half
Eliminate the former=out of state. b=strike 2, for kids & extremely far. Would do c. but need d. since I don't do enough long runs.
I come again as a 2 hour pacer representing runners depot for the 2nd time. I am happy to have done 2 halves within 2 weeks in preparation for the Disney marathon next year. This time, the course was more challenging. Less wind but more heat & humidity (not really bad). I did a better job this time, spot on in terms of the clock. I had to do this still battling illness.
Friday, November 09, 2012
Veteran's weekend
Veteran's weekend is upon us! The day is officially Sunday but let's start honoring all those military, dead or alive, who served admirably to protect and defend because freedom is not free!
Friday agenda-race?
I found 2:
1. light the night 5k
2. waterford 5k
I had to pass on both due to current health condition (sick & out of shape) to prepare for the weekend.
Saturday agenda-race!
This day was stacked with events, too many to name. Therefore, I shall list those that interested me:
1. spartan norcal beast
2. Disney wine & dine half
3. Naples 15k
4. run to restore hope 5k
5. fantasy of lights 5k
6. sallarulos race for champions 5k
7. carbon monoxide awareness 5k
8. S. FL youth developmental championships
9. key biscayne lighthouse run 5k/10k
10. 5k wild walk
11. reason to run 5k
12. key largo bridge run (half/5k)
I had the opportunity to do a double header (#2, and 5=night races) but forced to pass due to more intense, flu-like illness. Needed to rest for endurance event next day. Meanwhile, I still needed a tune up race for that.
#1 automatically eliminated since out of state. With enough races in tri county area, #3 is out. #8 is for kids; gone. # 10 & 11 were good choices I inadvertently missed, along with #7. I like the latter but it is south of where I needed to drop off packet to teammate. My last memory of #9 was disrespect to runners like me because they removed the half hour interval between races (can't pay them more money to run twice) and no award ceremony (stand in line, give name & get frame with certificate in you placed); no go! My original selection was #6 but fell through, so I wound up with the remaining.
Turned out to be a great decision. Although the furthest, it was an inaugural and featured what I like from my original choice, finishers medals! I had a good scare since the top 3 were all faster than me, (one of which was a master), not to mention I am still sick, but by the grace of God, were the only men who beat me, thereby allowing me to win the master title despite my dismal time !
Sunday agenda-race?
Less but still a good selection:
a. trirock clearwater
b. 5k classic (lido key)
c. zoe loren make a difference 5k
d. 13.1 ft Lauderdale (& karhu 5k)
e. Miami man
Since the former would require a swimmer; strike 1. With enough in the tri-county area, b=strike 2. The latter would also require a swimmer for the tri, but the du was possible. I remember struggling through it a couple of years ago healthy; glad I didn't pick that this year. Normally c. would win but with lack of long runs, I needed d.
This was my first official role as a pacer. I selected 2 hours to be comfortable enough to do the distance carrying a sign. It was a race but I didn't really race. Considering I was running sick, it still felt like a race enough the pace was much slower than normal. It didn't help that it was extremely windy nor that I was sick, but the overcast did. I hope to do better next time because I couldn't hold up that sign with all that wind. I forgot that the karhu 5k began 5 minutes prior and was running faster than scheduled. I had to slow down in the last mile to allow anyone who was on pace to catch up. Before the start, anyone asking was told I want to beat 2 hours, just not by a large margin. I finished with 1:59:23. Shot out to Rosa L who I put on a team but got lost and wound up doing 11 miles.
Monday agenda-veteran's day (observed)
Friday agenda-race?
I found 2:
1. light the night 5k
2. waterford 5k
I had to pass on both due to current health condition (sick & out of shape) to prepare for the weekend.
Saturday agenda-race!
This day was stacked with events, too many to name. Therefore, I shall list those that interested me:
1. spartan norcal beast
2. Disney wine & dine half
3. Naples 15k
4. run to restore hope 5k
5. fantasy of lights 5k
6. sallarulos race for champions 5k
7. carbon monoxide awareness 5k
8. S. FL youth developmental championships
9. key biscayne lighthouse run 5k/10k
10. 5k wild walk
11. reason to run 5k
12. key largo bridge run (half/5k)
I had the opportunity to do a double header (#2, and 5=night races) but forced to pass due to more intense, flu-like illness. Needed to rest for endurance event next day. Meanwhile, I still needed a tune up race for that.
#1 automatically eliminated since out of state. With enough races in tri county area, #3 is out. #8 is for kids; gone. # 10 & 11 were good choices I inadvertently missed, along with #7. I like the latter but it is south of where I needed to drop off packet to teammate. My last memory of #9 was disrespect to runners like me because they removed the half hour interval between races (can't pay them more money to run twice) and no award ceremony (stand in line, give name & get frame with certificate in you placed); no go! My original selection was #6 but fell through, so I wound up with the remaining.
Turned out to be a great decision. Although the furthest, it was an inaugural and featured what I like from my original choice, finishers medals! I had a good scare since the top 3 were all faster than me, (one of which was a master), not to mention I am still sick, but by the grace of God, were the only men who beat me, thereby allowing me to win the master title despite my dismal time !
Sunday agenda-race?
Less but still a good selection:
a. trirock clearwater
b. 5k classic (lido key)
c. zoe loren make a difference 5k
d. 13.1 ft Lauderdale (& karhu 5k)
e. Miami man
Since the former would require a swimmer; strike 1. With enough in the tri-county area, b=strike 2. The latter would also require a swimmer for the tri, but the du was possible. I remember struggling through it a couple of years ago healthy; glad I didn't pick that this year. Normally c. would win but with lack of long runs, I needed d.
This was my first official role as a pacer. I selected 2 hours to be comfortable enough to do the distance carrying a sign. It was a race but I didn't really race. Considering I was running sick, it still felt like a race enough the pace was much slower than normal. It didn't help that it was extremely windy nor that I was sick, but the overcast did. I hope to do better next time because I couldn't hold up that sign with all that wind. I forgot that the karhu 5k began 5 minutes prior and was running faster than scheduled. I had to slow down in the last mile to allow anyone who was on pace to catch up. Before the start, anyone asking was told I want to beat 2 hours, just not by a large margin. I finished with 1:59:23. Shot out to Rosa L who I put on a team but got lost and wound up doing 11 miles.
Monday agenda-veteran's day (observed)
Saturday, November 03, 2012
fall back!
fall back! It's daylight savings time! We 'gain' an hour so I rest a little more. Need it now since I got sick (caught the bug from co-workers).
Saturday agenda-race!
Most events for the weekend were scheduled today:
1. purple stride 5k (Tampa)
2. wellington community fitness run
3. stepping out to cure scleroderma 5k
4. cell-ebration 5k
5. making democracy run
6. red kettle 5k
7. glow run
With so many available, I passed on the 1st 3 due to distance. Due to illness and previous engagement, I passed on the latter that couldve made this a double header day, not to mention that the race day fee (found out about event last night) was $45 and with no clear answer on age groups, that's a no go! as for #6, first, i didn't like paying to get into that 'dump' last time and #2, under current internal conditions, the course would likely be too challenging. With the remaining, I picked the one I knew how to get to, passing on #5.
The weather (external conditions) was great, cool with little wind, however, internal conditions were bad (sick this day & most of week). I actually lead (reluctantly) about half the race, sometimes pacing with Rachelle, the overall female winner. Then some 29 year old passed me and at one point a large margin. By the grace of God, I caught up to him by 3 mile marker, then the sprint was on! Unfortunately, I couldn't match up with his young legs & shape and forced to settle for runner up. All who placed got medals.
Sunday agenda-race!
All I was aware of was NYC marathon and boca pal half/5k. The former was cancelled at last moment by cowardice mayor due to pressure from non running community & negative newscasters over the event running despite the fact a cat 2 hurricane (sandy) went by causing some damage. On top of that, the NYRRC added insult to injury by only guaranteeing your slots, if you pay the higher entry fee next year. That means you lose ALL your money, not to mention time invested ! Well, I been there, done that so no need to risk entering again. More bad news, but this affected only me. I did the latter event but not the half (got 2 lined up after this weekend). For the first time since I done this events, most of the elite distance runners thought the same as me, which means I lost before the race even started; I saw 5 master runners in my cat faster than me, even on a good day! This, by the way, opened up the path for teammate Jon W to win the entire half. It didn't help that I was feeling sicker and more tired, plus slower than the previous day. What I feared came to pass, but considering the aforementioned, I faired better than expected finishing 4th in age group. Gotta get well and back to the drawing board!
Saturday agenda-race!
Most events for the weekend were scheduled today:
1. purple stride 5k (Tampa)
2. wellington community fitness run
3. stepping out to cure scleroderma 5k
4. cell-ebration 5k
5. making democracy run
6. red kettle 5k
7. glow run
With so many available, I passed on the 1st 3 due to distance. Due to illness and previous engagement, I passed on the latter that couldve made this a double header day, not to mention that the race day fee (found out about event last night) was $45 and with no clear answer on age groups, that's a no go! as for #6, first, i didn't like paying to get into that 'dump' last time and #2, under current internal conditions, the course would likely be too challenging. With the remaining, I picked the one I knew how to get to, passing on #5.
The weather (external conditions) was great, cool with little wind, however, internal conditions were bad (sick this day & most of week). I actually lead (reluctantly) about half the race, sometimes pacing with Rachelle, the overall female winner. Then some 29 year old passed me and at one point a large margin. By the grace of God, I caught up to him by 3 mile marker, then the sprint was on! Unfortunately, I couldn't match up with his young legs & shape and forced to settle for runner up. All who placed got medals.
Sunday agenda-race!
All I was aware of was NYC marathon and boca pal half/5k. The former was cancelled at last moment by cowardice mayor due to pressure from non running community & negative newscasters over the event running despite the fact a cat 2 hurricane (sandy) went by causing some damage. On top of that, the NYRRC added insult to injury by only guaranteeing your slots, if you pay the higher entry fee next year. That means you lose ALL your money, not to mention time invested ! Well, I been there, done that so no need to risk entering again. More bad news, but this affected only me. I did the latter event but not the half (got 2 lined up after this weekend). For the first time since I done this events, most of the elite distance runners thought the same as me, which means I lost before the race even started; I saw 5 master runners in my cat faster than me, even on a good day! This, by the way, opened up the path for teammate Jon W to win the entire half. It didn't help that I was feeling sicker and more tired, plus slower than the previous day. What I feared came to pass, but considering the aforementioned, I faired better than expected finishing 4th in age group. Gotta get well and back to the drawing board!
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