MLK jr weekend is upon us. It is also what I call re-inauguration day on the holiday Monday since this is Obama's 2nd term.
Saturday agenda-race?
Not! These are the events I am compelled to miss due to injury & doc's order:
1. st Pete beach classic 5k/10k
2. Bahamas marathon (& 4p relay/half/5k) weekend
3. the Honda classic 5k
4. Armageddon ambush weekend (mud & color obstacle runs)
5. miramar pines 10k/5k
Sunday agenda-race!
These are the events I selected for this day:
a. Bahamas marathon (& 4p relay/half/5k) weekend
b. Armageddon ambush weekend (mud & color obstacle runs)
c. rnr AZ marathon
d. bay harbour islands 10k/5k
e. key west half & 5k
f. Naples half
Scratch all but the latter; you know I don't miss that one!
I'm gonna sum it up Clint Eastwood style:
The good: mission accomplished (got finisher medal) despite injury, overcast, dad helped to drive
The bad: weather was a bit hot but not so humid or maybe the other way around
The ugly: time; race not walker friendly; struggled to break 3 hrs
Monday agenda-MLK jr day
Have a happy one. despite injury, I was able to win the racewalker division. Got to race thanx to Berta. Weather was a bit hot and humid. My first double race weekend since tragic accident and first time on podium. Thanks to honest walkers and grace of god, I outlasted.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Sunday, January 13, 2013
magical weekend?
magical weekend? With multiple events, it should have been but unfortunately, I got injured when I got knocked off my bike when an object (ball) was tossed into street by a kid while riding at night and I was unable to avoid that and hitting the kids & a dog that were coming toward me. I had go to the ER (with help of brother) and was told I got a separated AC joint along with a lot of road rash.
Saturday agenda-race?
Not. Forgot to mention the doctor who attended me said no running for 2 weeks. So, this is the following I was forced to miss:
1. 5k for kids
2. flippany 5k/10k
3. Disney world half
4. tap n run 4k
Sunday agenda-race?
1. Disney world full marathon
2. vista view 360
3. Davie police 5k
4. flamingo 5k/ 5 miler
Eliminate any event where speed is required to leave with hardware, since running would be necessary. With the help of my dad, I barely made the cutoff for packet pickup. He did the majority of driving, to & fro, since I basically have only my left arm to use and it was getting sore fast. By the grace of God, my mission was completed (20 year anniversary finisher medal) but I had to accomplish that by strictly walking, obeying doctor's orders. This made an already challenging endurance event more difficult. I shall sum it up Clint Eastwood style:
The good: my mission was completed by getting 20 year anniversary finisher medal
The bad: couldn't run, had to walk; hot and a bit humid (ok for injury)
The ugly: the time (worst in history)
So my magical weekend went up in smoke. Happy I got in 1 event.
Saturday agenda-race?
Not. Forgot to mention the doctor who attended me said no running for 2 weeks. So, this is the following I was forced to miss:
1. 5k for kids
2. flippany 5k/10k
3. Disney world half
4. tap n run 4k
Sunday agenda-race?
1. Disney world full marathon
2. vista view 360
3. Davie police 5k
4. flamingo 5k/ 5 miler
Eliminate any event where speed is required to leave with hardware, since running would be necessary. With the help of my dad, I barely made the cutoff for packet pickup. He did the majority of driving, to & fro, since I basically have only my left arm to use and it was getting sore fast. By the grace of God, my mission was completed (20 year anniversary finisher medal) but I had to accomplish that by strictly walking, obeying doctor's orders. This made an already challenging endurance event more difficult. I shall sum it up Clint Eastwood style:
The good: my mission was completed by getting 20 year anniversary finisher medal
The bad: couldn't run, had to walk; hot and a bit humid (ok for injury)
The ugly: the time (worst in history)
So my magical weekend went up in smoke. Happy I got in 1 event.
Saturday, January 05, 2013
First weekend of 2013
First weekend of 2013 has arrived!
Saturday agenda-race!
I was blessed with opportunity to start of the year (weekend) with a double header. I heard some color run went down but I'd rather run a serious race whenever possible. The ragnar relay actually began yesterday but since I wasn't asked nor invited, I passed on it. Good luck 2 those who are involved.
Morning agenda-bridge buster 5k
Afternoon agenda-together we see eyerun 5k
just made baker's dozen twice!
Sunday agenda-race!
I found 2 of interest:
1. palm coast half/5k
2. the biggest loser 5k
I chose the latter over the former=distance.
Saturday agenda-race!
I was blessed with opportunity to start of the year (weekend) with a double header. I heard some color run went down but I'd rather run a serious race whenever possible. The ragnar relay actually began yesterday but since I wasn't asked nor invited, I passed on it. Good luck 2 those who are involved.
Morning agenda-bridge buster 5k
Afternoon agenda-together we see eyerun 5k
just made baker's dozen twice!
Sunday agenda-race!
I found 2 of interest:
1. palm coast half/5k
2. the biggest loser 5k
I chose the latter over the former=distance.
Tuesday, January 01, 2013
In with the new '13
Happy new year! In with the new '13. Wishing you all an active, injury free athletic year. I wanna put all the bad experiences of last year behind & move on to hopefully better ones this year. I shall cherish the positive memories of last year, but unfortunately, be compelled to deal with any lingering situations this year. Traditionally, we make resolutions, & like bones, they may be broken. My top ten list will include the usual, some will be continuations, some may be possible & some may be improbable, but it doesn't hurt to dream. Come to think of it, didn't Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr do that? Obama is certainly thankful.
Top ten resolutions for this year (not necessarily in order):
1. Continued athletic success, especially with racing & competition.
2. Health.
3. Wealth.
4. Wisdom.
5. Employment.
6. Training (stepped up).
7. Change.
8. Teamwork.
9. Diet.
10. Travel.
Now it's time to expound on those resolutions.
1. Last year, I did 105 races, slightly more than the previous year. This was largely due to relationship issues, forcing me to divert my energies elsewhere; I'd prefer to be with someone. Although I'd like to match or beat my highest total of races in a single year, my main goal is continuation; march of last year marked 2 decades + a year since I began competing.
2. To do the aforementioned, I must maintain good health, largely through fitness & diet. That means I still won't smoke or drink, and naturally, do my best to avoid injury & illness.
3. This resolution has always failed but you never know; this might be the year. Maybe I'll get rich the easy way by winning in the powerball or the hard way with some breakthrough opportunity.
4. Hopefully, as I progress, this continues to improve. I made it this far through trial & error, & experiences. Thus far, 2 out of 3 (healthy, wealthy & wise) has been my case.
5. Since the quick fix (lottery) has thus far never panned out, I'll need to keep my job to survive.
6. To get the glory (race win), one must train. I plan to up the ante with quality workouts, such as a 2 mile blast at Niketown or group run.
7. Obama's slogan. He is the change America needs. However, I too, must utilize this. I revolve to make some adjustments in my normal scheme of things. Like Rick Scott says, 'let's get to work'.
8. I want to continue doing relays, both as a team captain & participant. In 2008, I eliminated most series participation, in lieu of individual events because I sacrificed too many running races that I loved the previous year. I will likely adhere to this resolution this year (limit to 2 series or less). However, I want to increase the number of individual relay races.
9. Continue & hopefully improve upon my nutritional regimen, such as my no meat diet.
10. I will travel as necessary, meaning doing only races that have some significance or purpose to me. I'll avoid just racing to race if it is far.
Today's agenda-1st race of the year
Once again, I did the run, walk, crawl 5k. I picked the middle option because it is extremely difficult to find a racewalk with awards. I failed to beat my anticipated time. largely because I've been struggling , plus lack of walk training. Thankfully this year, it was cooler weather. To add insult to injury, for the first time ever, I was not deemed the overall racewalker. I had to settle for second to someone who many witnessed cheating (jog & walk). Unfortunately, I did not monitor people jogging past me with walk numbers; he slipped by. The generic medal was much improved again from last year, featuring a design I never had! It featured a sticker with basic race data, unlike the horrible 2008's that had absolutely no info was on it at all; I had to write on the medal, the event, date, & result. Jon showed again & won the run while I was considered runner up on the racewalk, making us the lone representatives for runner's depot. Allan got the master & Tamara her age group, representing an opposing team, running wild.
FYI
You may have noticed much of this blog seemed like a carbon copy of the previous year's post. Testament to how life can be similar yet different. Get out & run!
Top ten resolutions for this year (not necessarily in order):
1. Continued athletic success, especially with racing & competition.
2. Health.
3. Wealth.
4. Wisdom.
5. Employment.
6. Training (stepped up).
7. Change.
8. Teamwork.
9. Diet.
10. Travel.
Now it's time to expound on those resolutions.
1. Last year, I did 105 races, slightly more than the previous year. This was largely due to relationship issues, forcing me to divert my energies elsewhere; I'd prefer to be with someone. Although I'd like to match or beat my highest total of races in a single year, my main goal is continuation; march of last year marked 2 decades + a year since I began competing.
2. To do the aforementioned, I must maintain good health, largely through fitness & diet. That means I still won't smoke or drink, and naturally, do my best to avoid injury & illness.
3. This resolution has always failed but you never know; this might be the year. Maybe I'll get rich the easy way by winning in the powerball or the hard way with some breakthrough opportunity.
4. Hopefully, as I progress, this continues to improve. I made it this far through trial & error, & experiences. Thus far, 2 out of 3 (healthy, wealthy & wise) has been my case.
5. Since the quick fix (lottery) has thus far never panned out, I'll need to keep my job to survive.
6. To get the glory (race win), one must train. I plan to up the ante with quality workouts, such as a 2 mile blast at Niketown or group run.
7. Obama's slogan. He is the change America needs. However, I too, must utilize this. I revolve to make some adjustments in my normal scheme of things. Like Rick Scott says, 'let's get to work'.
8. I want to continue doing relays, both as a team captain & participant. In 2008, I eliminated most series participation, in lieu of individual events because I sacrificed too many running races that I loved the previous year. I will likely adhere to this resolution this year (limit to 2 series or less). However, I want to increase the number of individual relay races.
9. Continue & hopefully improve upon my nutritional regimen, such as my no meat diet.
10. I will travel as necessary, meaning doing only races that have some significance or purpose to me. I'll avoid just racing to race if it is far.
Today's agenda-1st race of the year
Once again, I did the run, walk, crawl 5k. I picked the middle option because it is extremely difficult to find a racewalk with awards. I failed to beat my anticipated time. largely because I've been struggling , plus lack of walk training. Thankfully this year, it was cooler weather. To add insult to injury, for the first time ever, I was not deemed the overall racewalker. I had to settle for second to someone who many witnessed cheating (jog & walk). Unfortunately, I did not monitor people jogging past me with walk numbers; he slipped by. The generic medal was much improved again from last year, featuring a design I never had! It featured a sticker with basic race data, unlike the horrible 2008's that had absolutely no info was on it at all; I had to write on the medal, the event, date, & result. Jon showed again & won the run while I was considered runner up on the racewalk, making us the lone representatives for runner's depot. Allan got the master & Tamara her age group, representing an opposing team, running wild.
FYI
You may have noticed much of this blog seemed like a carbon copy of the previous year's post. Testament to how life can be similar yet different. Get out & run!
Monday, December 31, 2012
Out with the old '12
Out with the old '12
This is the final day of this year, 2012. Kinda glad to see it go in many ways. Time to recap the year with Conan Obrien's top ten (not necessarily in order), Clint Eastwood style. *=Many are the same as last year. + is positive, - is negative (still bad).
The good:
10. I am still alive. +
9. Still a member of Runner's Depot! +
8. My dad & I completed the inaugural and outaugural chip & dale WDW marathon relay.
7. I completed 8 halves + 2 half relays within the 1st quarter of the year.
6. I owned my new Kia for a year, logging in 14k+ mostly from weekend racing!
5. First time as a pacer in 2 half marathons; 2 hour.
4. Jon W & I ranked in athlink's top 20 most frequent racing, only 2 in all of FL with achievement.
3. Team, 'masters of disaster' (M. Kelly, partner) overall team, 2 different half marathon relays!
2. 45-49 age group Elite series champion.
1. Finally, the big 3 (LeBron James, Dwayne Wayne & Chris Bosh), and the Miami heat win the NBA championship!
The bad:
10. Car problems, this time my mustang down since prior to my birthday.-
9. Increase in number of races in which I did not place.
8. I had to settle for 2nd overall a few times in some races that were winnable.-
7. Linda AD, I remain a victim of false promises & other emotional games -.
6. Recession (yes, they say it's getting better, but I don't notice it personally yet). -
5. Struggles to get under 20 in races, worse, never got under 19 (excluding short events)
4. Injuries and other set backs -.
3. 2nd year I did not do any full marathon (less the black out year).-
2. Marlin's fire sale.
1. Cant get any sleep (parties & celebrations). -
The Ugly:
10. Miami Dolphins seasons end without playoffs -.
9. Extreme difficulty forming teams as a team captain -.
8. My trilogy team won series but no awards were given.
7. No raises, office closures. -
6. Credit card debt. -
5. Lost overall title in a 5k due to illness (caught up mile 3 but with poor stamina, couldn't outsprint).
4. Overall racewalk streak at MLK broken by someone nearly half my age.
3. Lost (didn't place) in at least 10 races (personal worst).
2. Relay teams failed to place 4 times.
1. no overall individual wins.
Happy new year! See you next year.
This is the final day of this year, 2012. Kinda glad to see it go in many ways. Time to recap the year with Conan Obrien's top ten (not necessarily in order), Clint Eastwood style. *=Many are the same as last year. + is positive, - is negative (still bad).
The good:
10. I am still alive. +
9. Still a member of Runner's Depot! +
8. My dad & I completed the inaugural and outaugural chip & dale WDW marathon relay.
7. I completed 8 halves + 2 half relays within the 1st quarter of the year.
6. I owned my new Kia for a year, logging in 14k+ mostly from weekend racing!
5. First time as a pacer in 2 half marathons; 2 hour.
4. Jon W & I ranked in athlink's top 20 most frequent racing, only 2 in all of FL with achievement.
3. Team, 'masters of disaster' (M. Kelly, partner) overall team, 2 different half marathon relays!
2. 45-49 age group Elite series champion.
1. Finally, the big 3 (LeBron James, Dwayne Wayne & Chris Bosh), and the Miami heat win the NBA championship!
The bad:
10. Car problems, this time my mustang down since prior to my birthday.-
9. Increase in number of races in which I did not place.
8. I had to settle for 2nd overall a few times in some races that were winnable.-
7. Linda AD, I remain a victim of false promises & other emotional games -.
6. Recession (yes, they say it's getting better, but I don't notice it personally yet). -
5. Struggles to get under 20 in races, worse, never got under 19 (excluding short events)
4. Injuries and other set backs -.
3. 2nd year I did not do any full marathon (less the black out year).-
2. Marlin's fire sale.
1. Cant get any sleep (parties & celebrations). -
The Ugly:
10. Miami Dolphins seasons end without playoffs -.
9. Extreme difficulty forming teams as a team captain -.
8. My trilogy team won series but no awards were given.
7. No raises, office closures. -
6. Credit card debt. -
5. Lost overall title in a 5k due to illness (caught up mile 3 but with poor stamina, couldn't outsprint).
4. Overall racewalk streak at MLK broken by someone nearly half my age.
3. Lost (didn't place) in at least 10 races (personal worst).
2. Relay teams failed to place 4 times.
1. no overall individual wins.
Happy new year! See you next year.
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Last race weekend (2012)
Last race weekend (2012) is upon us!
Saturday agenda-race!
I found 2:
1. resolution 5k
2. s fl fair 5k
Unfortunately, I couldn't do both, despite liking them both. Since the former is more of a fun run, I chose the latter.
A relatively late race start, thankfully, it was overcast, keeping the heat down. Didn't care for the wind but mid 60s-70s was comfortable. I had to contend with a couple of ladies clipping my feet and 1 who blatantly cut my off. When the dust cleared, I broke 20, beat those ladies and took my age group. I was guaranteed hardware as finishers medals were given. Of course, I am more interested in a podium placement.
Sunday agenda-race!
I also found 2:
a. the biggest loser run (half/5k in panama city)
b. boca 5k/10k
Since the former is the furthest, I chose the latter. I 've raced many times at Spanish river park but realized that this was the first time doing that particular race, despite that it was its 33rd annual. I was the best of all, going 5 deep in all categories plus plaques to all who place! It began too cold for me (54 degrees) and had to turn back versus the wind upon return to finish. I felt good but that didn't reflect on the clock. By the grace of God, I got 5th master; last time I got that was 2-3 years back when fantasy of lights was good. I designated this as a tack on event so I jogged the 5k course again to add mileage. Post race considered 5 star, since had pancake breakfast & lots of pastry, oranges & bananas. It's hard to believe I never did this one before.
This concludes the weekend and year in terms of racing. Praise the Lord for allowing me to complete 105 events during the course of the year. I resolve to do better next year; have a happy one!
Saturday agenda-race!
I found 2:
1. resolution 5k
2. s fl fair 5k
Unfortunately, I couldn't do both, despite liking them both. Since the former is more of a fun run, I chose the latter.
A relatively late race start, thankfully, it was overcast, keeping the heat down. Didn't care for the wind but mid 60s-70s was comfortable. I had to contend with a couple of ladies clipping my feet and 1 who blatantly cut my off. When the dust cleared, I broke 20, beat those ladies and took my age group. I was guaranteed hardware as finishers medals were given. Of course, I am more interested in a podium placement.
Sunday agenda-race!
I also found 2:
a. the biggest loser run (half/5k in panama city)
b. boca 5k/10k
Since the former is the furthest, I chose the latter. I 've raced many times at Spanish river park but realized that this was the first time doing that particular race, despite that it was its 33rd annual. I was the best of all, going 5 deep in all categories plus plaques to all who place! It began too cold for me (54 degrees) and had to turn back versus the wind upon return to finish. I felt good but that didn't reflect on the clock. By the grace of God, I got 5th master; last time I got that was 2-3 years back when fantasy of lights was good. I designated this as a tack on event so I jogged the 5k course again to add mileage. Post race considered 5 star, since had pancake breakfast & lots of pastry, oranges & bananas. It's hard to believe I never did this one before.
This concludes the weekend and year in terms of racing. Praise the Lord for allowing me to complete 105 events during the course of the year. I resolve to do better next year; have a happy one!
Saturday, December 22, 2012
The end?
The end? Yesterday was the end of the Mayan calendar but most translated that to the end of the world. It also officially began the winter solstice. I felt it a bit at night but especially Saturday morning.
Saturday agenda-race!
It is the end of races for me before Christmas so I was trying to race hard and do my best time in a long time. That was quickly dashed. Only found 3 events:
1. Santa hustle WI
2. jingle bell jog
3. a positive step new years 5k
I cant afford long travel to the former nor the latter wins, so the center wins. 1 more time for my man Clint:
The good: able to race this weekend, cold weather
The bad: windy, didn't break 20. too cold
The ugly: got outsprinted & didn't place (lost 3 by 3 seconds)
Sunday agenda-race?
I actually found 1, Santa hustle TX 5k, which is part of a series. Needless to say, I had to pass on it to mitigate financial damage. I ended up training with long time friend Earl. we ran about 8 miles while shooting the breeze.
Monday agenda-12 miles of Christmas
A fun run put on by and held at runners depot. I had a good time meeting all my friends and after this, completed a total of about 23 miles over the weekend.
Merry Christmas everybody! The next report follows the holy holiday. Remember, Jesus is the reason for the season, not a fat man in a funny red suit & hat!
Saturday agenda-race!
It is the end of races for me before Christmas so I was trying to race hard and do my best time in a long time. That was quickly dashed. Only found 3 events:
1. Santa hustle WI
2. jingle bell jog
3. a positive step new years 5k
I cant afford long travel to the former nor the latter wins, so the center wins. 1 more time for my man Clint:
The good: able to race this weekend, cold weather
The bad: windy, didn't break 20. too cold
The ugly: got outsprinted & didn't place (lost 3 by 3 seconds)
Sunday agenda-race?
I actually found 1, Santa hustle TX 5k, which is part of a series. Needless to say, I had to pass on it to mitigate financial damage. I ended up training with long time friend Earl. we ran about 8 miles while shooting the breeze.
Monday agenda-12 miles of Christmas
A fun run put on by and held at runners depot. I had a good time meeting all my friends and after this, completed a total of about 23 miles over the weekend.
Merry Christmas everybody! The next report follows the holy holiday. Remember, Jesus is the reason for the season, not a fat man in a funny red suit & hat!
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