spring foward! Daylight savings time begins early tomorrow and we 'lose' an hour.
Saturday agenda-race!
These are the events I considered:
1. shamrock walk & run 5k
2. scope it out 5k
3. st patricks 10k
4. 13.1 half and karhu 5k
5. sprint sprint 5k
6. race for the arts 5k
7. step out to stop violence against women & girls
Sunday agenda-race!
These are the first events under new time adjustment:
a. spartan AZ
b. biggest loser GA
c. cooper city 5k
Saturday, March 09, 2013
Saturday, March 02, 2013
3
3 seems to be the number! this is the first weekend of march (3).
Saturday agenda-race!
Here's what I considered for today (loaded with events):
1. sombrero beach run
2. run for the health of it 5k
3. s fl run for compassion
4. brevards zoo monkey madness
6. color me rad 5k (Lexington)
7. chain of lakes cycling
8. spring fest 5k/12k
9. fragile X
Eliminate the far ones-4,6,7,8. the latter was the closest but I passed on that to consider other options. I considered #1 but it was actually further than going to palm beach plus only top 2 in age categories, therefore #3 won.
I don't remember doing this one even though it was the 3rd annual plus it has been awhile since I've been to john prince park. External conditions were tough because it was quite cold (55) and very windy (-10 factor, I think). I had to wear tights, gloves & something to cover the ears. I heard the course was long but sadly, I surcame to conditions, both internal & external and failed to break 21. To add insult to injury, I got beat by the top 4 women; Inga was pleased as she finally got me and the master title to boot. By the grace of God, I got the last slot (3) in my age group. The plaques given out were nice.
Sunday agenda-race!
Not as many today but I'm do one of these:
a. chain of lakes cycling
b. autism speaks 5k
c. march for hunger 5k
d. tour de cure ride
e. iRun 5k/10k
3/3/13! I rejected a. and d. because they are non running events occurring while conventional ones are available. Even though I like b. and c., I passed on them for an inaugural event, e.
This one deserves the Clint Eastwood synopsis:
The good: knocked off almost a minute from yesterday & got a finishers medal
The bad: the time, still some wind
The ugly: lost 3 by 3 seconds, did not place (boo hoo)
Saturday agenda-race!
Here's what I considered for today (loaded with events):
1. sombrero beach run
2. run for the health of it 5k
3. s fl run for compassion
4. brevards zoo monkey madness
6. color me rad 5k (Lexington)
7. chain of lakes cycling
8. spring fest 5k/12k
9. fragile X
Eliminate the far ones-4,6,7,8. the latter was the closest but I passed on that to consider other options. I considered #1 but it was actually further than going to palm beach plus only top 2 in age categories, therefore #3 won.
I don't remember doing this one even though it was the 3rd annual plus it has been awhile since I've been to john prince park. External conditions were tough because it was quite cold (55) and very windy (-10 factor, I think). I had to wear tights, gloves & something to cover the ears. I heard the course was long but sadly, I surcame to conditions, both internal & external and failed to break 21. To add insult to injury, I got beat by the top 4 women; Inga was pleased as she finally got me and the master title to boot. By the grace of God, I got the last slot (3) in my age group. The plaques given out were nice.
Sunday agenda-race!
Not as many today but I'm do one of these:
a. chain of lakes cycling
b. autism speaks 5k
c. march for hunger 5k
d. tour de cure ride
e. iRun 5k/10k
3/3/13! I rejected a. and d. because they are non running events occurring while conventional ones are available. Even though I like b. and c., I passed on them for an inaugural event, e.
This one deserves the Clint Eastwood synopsis:
The good: knocked off almost a minute from yesterday & got a finishers medal
The bad: the time, still some wind
The ugly: lost 3 by 3 seconds, did not place (boo hoo)
Sunday, February 24, 2013
short!
short! that describes this month and black history recognition, as well my performance this weekend.
Saturday agenda-race!
These are following events planned (loaded schedule):
1. gasparilla 15k/5k
2. sunshine state races (5k/half)
3. 5k for a better day
4. the biggest loser (off road)
5. FL super spartan
6. run 4-life
7. oral cancer awareness 5k
8. race for faith 5k
9. riverbend green 5k
I cant do them all so I picked a tried and true race that gives me the best chance to place; praise the lord I made that decision. I woke up sick and had been all week, causing for poor training. Already struggling in the first mile, I went down rapidly, losing so much energy & time that I went into the marathon mentality of just hoping to finish. Unfortunately, there are no finisher's medal! By the grace of God, I was able to win my age group after pulling out all the 'good' people with the special categories. The awards looked funky but I want what is available.
Sunday agenda-race!
These are following events planned this day:
a. gasparilla half/8k/various events
b. Disney princess half
c. rnr new Orleans marathon/half
d. 2575 triathlon
e. tour de broward
f. king of the hill mud run
g. emb(race) 5k
h. tribute to the military 5k
I cant do them all but this time I didn't pick a tried and true event so that I have the best chance to place. Instead, I took a chance with a race I never did. This one deserves the Clint Eastwood touch:
The good: everyone guaranteed hardware (finishers medal), won 2 ag, time better than yesterday
The bad: internal condition, lost 1 ag by 3 seconds
The ugly: the time, no sleep night prior
Saturday agenda-race!
These are following events planned (loaded schedule):
1. gasparilla 15k/5k
2. sunshine state races (5k/half)
3. 5k for a better day
4. the biggest loser (off road)
5. FL super spartan
6. run 4-life
7. oral cancer awareness 5k
8. race for faith 5k
9. riverbend green 5k
I cant do them all so I picked a tried and true race that gives me the best chance to place; praise the lord I made that decision. I woke up sick and had been all week, causing for poor training. Already struggling in the first mile, I went down rapidly, losing so much energy & time that I went into the marathon mentality of just hoping to finish. Unfortunately, there are no finisher's medal! By the grace of God, I was able to win my age group after pulling out all the 'good' people with the special categories. The awards looked funky but I want what is available.
Sunday agenda-race!
These are following events planned this day:
a. gasparilla half/8k/various events
b. Disney princess half
c. rnr new Orleans marathon/half
d. 2575 triathlon
e. tour de broward
f. king of the hill mud run
g. emb(race) 5k
h. tribute to the military 5k
I cant do them all but this time I didn't pick a tried and true event so that I have the best chance to place. Instead, I took a chance with a race I never did. This one deserves the Clint Eastwood touch:
The good: everyone guaranteed hardware (finishers medal), won 2 ag, time better than yesterday
The bad: internal condition, lost 1 ag by 3 seconds
The ugly: the time, no sleep night prior
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Presidential weekend
Presidential weekend is upon us. Monday is observed by many (not my job) as a day to recognize George Washington and Abraham Lincoln combined. Florida is not patriotic, so I shall be working.
Saturday agenda-race!
These are the events I had on my radar:
1. colormerad5k (NC)
2. Edison festival of lights 5k
3. A1A 5k
4. lakes of the meadow 5k
I had a chance to do a double header (#2 is a night race) but had to pass on that due to internal conditions (not 100%) and expense. You can automatically rule out the former. Even though #3 is a good race, I chose the latter due to proximity & fact I haven't done it in ages.
This was a races for the kids. The top 3 slots were filled by sub 25 kids. The top master made the top ten with 18 1/2. I fortunate to win my age group using a master pack, whereas those guys won their categories as well; praise the lord! I split the top 2 female sisters with over 2 minutes slower than the master winner. Everybody got medals, except those overall positions, who received plaques.
Sunday agenda-race!
These are the events I had considered for this day:
a. rnr marathon CA
b. rnr marathon France
c. daytona beach half
d. A1A half/full marathon
e. carnival Miami 5k/6 mile
You can automatically rule out the first 2(out of Florida). c was fun but with more local events, I passed on that one. I am not pleased with the latter because they changed when it's run and where it's run, plus typically, fewer categories; d. wins!
I've everyone since its inception and each finisher's medal is different. Now for my famous Clint Eastwood synopsis:
The good: I finished with best time for a half this year, paced briefly with Emily
The bad: very cold (45) & windy (-10 chill)
The ugly: I finished with best the worst time for this half in my lifetime (still recovering).
Honorable mention
Many of my friends finished, some with good times; you may be able to guess when you see the names: Linda, Emily, gene, Rachelle, Louis M, Spencer, Julie, the ramdeens. Congrats to all who finished!
Saturday agenda-race!
These are the events I had on my radar:
1. colormerad5k (NC)
2. Edison festival of lights 5k
3. A1A 5k
4. lakes of the meadow 5k
I had a chance to do a double header (#2 is a night race) but had to pass on that due to internal conditions (not 100%) and expense. You can automatically rule out the former. Even though #3 is a good race, I chose the latter due to proximity & fact I haven't done it in ages.
This was a races for the kids. The top 3 slots were filled by sub 25 kids. The top master made the top ten with 18 1/2. I fortunate to win my age group using a master pack, whereas those guys won their categories as well; praise the lord! I split the top 2 female sisters with over 2 minutes slower than the master winner. Everybody got medals, except those overall positions, who received plaques.
Sunday agenda-race!
These are the events I had considered for this day:
a. rnr marathon CA
b. rnr marathon France
c. daytona beach half
d. A1A half/full marathon
e. carnival Miami 5k/6 mile
You can automatically rule out the first 2(out of Florida). c was fun but with more local events, I passed on that one. I am not pleased with the latter because they changed when it's run and where it's run, plus typically, fewer categories; d. wins!
I've everyone since its inception and each finisher's medal is different. Now for my famous Clint Eastwood synopsis:
The good: I finished with best time for a half this year, paced briefly with Emily
The bad: very cold (45) & windy (-10 chill)
The ugly: I finished with best the worst time for this half in my lifetime (still recovering).
Honorable mention
Many of my friends finished, some with good times; you may be able to guess when you see the names: Linda, Emily, gene, Rachelle, Louis M, Spencer, Julie, the ramdeens. Congrats to all who finished!
Saturday, February 09, 2013
Chinese new year weekend
Chinese new year weekend is upon us (begins on Sunday). My sign is the horse and try to run fast like one each race!
Saturday agenda-race!
These are the following on my radar today:
1. spartan sprint (AZ)
2. biggest loser (AZ)
3. the great barrier free 5k
4. for the love of children 5k
5. hero challenge
6. run wild 5k
You can automatically rule out the first 2; out of FL. I chose the latter since it's closest in proximity. This is also a tried & true event, as I did it last year. This was a high quantity, low quality (not the fastest runners) race. Despite that, I struggled due to recent events. To add insult to injury, even though I won my age group based on the clock (first to cross the finish line), I got bumped to 2nd on the net time. Everyone was guaranteed hardware (dog tag) for finishing but by the grace of god, I got on the podium and received a decent medal. Nice family oriented post race and free same day entry into zoo Miami.
Sunday agenda-race!
Happy (Chinese) new year! By the grace of god, I began it with a double header, but first let's review the events I had on my radar:
1. spartan sprint (AZ)
2. color me rad 5k (AZ)
3. rnr st Pete half marathon
4. hero challenge
5. 5 guys 5k/10k
6. run through central park 5k
7. i care, i cure, i run 5k
8. Florida road runners 5k classic
9. town of surfside 5k
You can automatically rule out the first 2; out of FL. Due to a snafu with a race (donut 4 miler) I signed up for last year but was moved to this day, I wound up finding a double header to replace it, plus I chose the last 2 since they re closest in proximity. I feel like giving my Clint Eastwood synopsis regarding those events.
Event 1: Florida road runners 5k classic
The good: got 3 ag, trophies
The bad: left without trophy to get to next event
The ugly: my time, money race (low quantity, high quality), no master title (almost got bumped)
Event 1: town of surfside 5k
The good: got 2nd master and a plaque, top ten
The bad: course was on sand, double loop
The ugly: my time was even worse
Saturday agenda-race!
These are the following on my radar today:
1. spartan sprint (AZ)
2. biggest loser (AZ)
3. the great barrier free 5k
4. for the love of children 5k
5. hero challenge
6. run wild 5k
You can automatically rule out the first 2; out of FL. I chose the latter since it's closest in proximity. This is also a tried & true event, as I did it last year. This was a high quantity, low quality (not the fastest runners) race. Despite that, I struggled due to recent events. To add insult to injury, even though I won my age group based on the clock (first to cross the finish line), I got bumped to 2nd on the net time. Everyone was guaranteed hardware (dog tag) for finishing but by the grace of god, I got on the podium and received a decent medal. Nice family oriented post race and free same day entry into zoo Miami.
Sunday agenda-race!
Happy (Chinese) new year! By the grace of god, I began it with a double header, but first let's review the events I had on my radar:
1. spartan sprint (AZ)
2. color me rad 5k (AZ)
3. rnr st Pete half marathon
4. hero challenge
5. 5 guys 5k/10k
6. run through central park 5k
7. i care, i cure, i run 5k
8. Florida road runners 5k classic
9. town of surfside 5k
You can automatically rule out the first 2; out of FL. Due to a snafu with a race (donut 4 miler) I signed up for last year but was moved to this day, I wound up finding a double header to replace it, plus I chose the last 2 since they re closest in proximity. I feel like giving my Clint Eastwood synopsis regarding those events.
Event 1: Florida road runners 5k classic
The good: got 3 ag, trophies
The bad: left without trophy to get to next event
The ugly: my time, money race (low quantity, high quality), no master title (almost got bumped)
Event 1: town of surfside 5k
The good: got 2nd master and a plaque, top ten
The bad: course was on sand, double loop
The ugly: my time was even worse
Saturday, February 02, 2013
Super weekend
Super weekend not only applies to the fact that the super bowl will occur tomorrow but for me as an the athlete. Today is my first 5k run since the horrible mishap. FYI-the Superbowl has been held for every year I've been born so you know my age in a little over 2 months!
Saturday agenda-race!
Great selection today. These are the following on my list:
1. warrior dash (lake wales)
2. Melbourne music 5k/8k
3. sari center 5k (wpb)
4. MADD dash
5. walk for wishes 5k
6. drawn to the beach
7. color me rad 5k (FL)
8. color me rad 5k (TX)
9. st Thomas alumni 5k
Due to my condition, I wimped out and took the closest in proximity; the latter. Let me break it down to you Clint Eastwood style:
The good: got 'on the podium' 2 master, top ten. trophy!
The bad: course was not all asphalt (cross country)
The ugly: time, age categories
Sunday agenda-race!
Not as many but still good:
1. Texas half
2. Melbourne music half/full marathon
3. butterfly run 5k
4. jcc David posnack 5k/10k
5. fiu color run
With 2 'local' events, I pass on the first two and was able to complete the last two for a double header.
First event: race- jcc David posnack 5k/10k
Let me break it down to you Clint Eastwood style once again:
The good: got 'on the podium' 2 oa, top master!
The bad: time, had to leave to attempt a double header
The ugly: couldn't catch a kid 1/3 my age! no hardware today because I left before award ceremony
Second event: fun run-fiu color run
Having enjoyed the blessings of the Lord of #1 being able to run again, albeit, injured and #2 having 2 top ten races & hardware despite that, I closed out with a fun run that seems to be trending. For not competitive runners, this is a blast, otherwise, not my cup of tea. If nothing else available or as additional, do count me in.
With the lord's help, you can't keep a good man down; c u at the races!
Saturday agenda-race!
Great selection today. These are the following on my list:
1. warrior dash (lake wales)
2. Melbourne music 5k/8k
3. sari center 5k (wpb)
4. MADD dash
5. walk for wishes 5k
6. drawn to the beach
7. color me rad 5k (FL)
8. color me rad 5k (TX)
9. st Thomas alumni 5k
Due to my condition, I wimped out and took the closest in proximity; the latter. Let me break it down to you Clint Eastwood style:
The good: got 'on the podium' 2 master, top ten. trophy!
The bad: course was not all asphalt (cross country)
The ugly: time, age categories
Sunday agenda-race!
Not as many but still good:
1. Texas half
2. Melbourne music half/full marathon
3. butterfly run 5k
4. jcc David posnack 5k/10k
5. fiu color run
With 2 'local' events, I pass on the first two and was able to complete the last two for a double header.
First event: race- jcc David posnack 5k/10k
Let me break it down to you Clint Eastwood style once again:
The good: got 'on the podium' 2 oa, top master!
The bad: time, had to leave to attempt a double header
The ugly: couldn't catch a kid 1/3 my age! no hardware today because I left before award ceremony
Second event: fun run-fiu color run
Having enjoyed the blessings of the Lord of #1 being able to run again, albeit, injured and #2 having 2 top ten races & hardware despite that, I closed out with a fun run that seems to be trending. For not competitive runners, this is a blast, otherwise, not my cup of tea. If nothing else available or as additional, do count me in.
With the lord's help, you can't keep a good man down; c u at the races!
Saturday, January 26, 2013
ING weekend
Once again, the last days of January are dedicated to Miami, the ING weekend! Yes, this time I remained at 'home' down here in Miami to compete, instead of travelling, to fulfill my desire & destiny of being an athlete for life.
Saturday agenda-tropical 5k
I stuck to my tradition of using the tropical 5k as a tune-up for the main event the following day. That means I had to pass on other races, like run for the coach 5k, peach tree 5k/10k, spartan CA & biggest loser TX. This time, I could not help pace Leo, nor Gene if necessary, since both neither were in attendance and my recent calamity. Today, was my first day attempting to 'run' since the accident, since last night, the ER doctor's order expired at midnight. I finished without feeling any worse, then afterwards, I went to the expo. I picked up my packet, a few things, went through a seminar with by BFF runner, the legendary Lisa Dorfman.
Sunday agenda-main event!
The main events are distance races, the half & full marathon. Having completed the first five as marathons, I am satisfied & now choose the former on my quest to over a decade with this event. I dub it as the main event because #1, the marathon and half are the feature events and #2, we're talking about distance, which requires endurance. I am on par to get the fifteen year jacket so other races (like the Ocala marathon) have to wait.
It started off a comfortable cool 62 degrees with not much rain in sight but got hot fast. It remained mostly overcast through most of my race but it was especially humid. This is my 2nd half of the year (& month), and coupled with the fact that this course is not exactly flat & forgiving plus my injury, I didn't expect a great race. Sadly, this was my first 'long run' of the year due to that injury. My glass was both half full and empty. Addressing the former, this was my best half of the year, judging by time. Addressing the latter, this was my worst half in my ING history, judging by time. The post race refreshments was 4 1/2 stars, , maybe 5 with the hot beans & rice. This time, there was something to write home about in regards to the finishers medal. I like the double spinning medal, which switches from night to day. No official mylar blankets were given out. Congrats to all my runners depot teammates who finished. Not a bad way to closeout my last race of the month.
Saturday agenda-tropical 5k
I stuck to my tradition of using the tropical 5k as a tune-up for the main event the following day. That means I had to pass on other races, like run for the coach 5k, peach tree 5k/10k, spartan CA & biggest loser TX. This time, I could not help pace Leo, nor Gene if necessary, since both neither were in attendance and my recent calamity. Today, was my first day attempting to 'run' since the accident, since last night, the ER doctor's order expired at midnight. I finished without feeling any worse, then afterwards, I went to the expo. I picked up my packet, a few things, went through a seminar with by BFF runner, the legendary Lisa Dorfman.
Sunday agenda-main event!
The main events are distance races, the half & full marathon. Having completed the first five as marathons, I am satisfied & now choose the former on my quest to over a decade with this event. I dub it as the main event because #1, the marathon and half are the feature events and #2, we're talking about distance, which requires endurance. I am on par to get the fifteen year jacket so other races (like the Ocala marathon) have to wait.
It started off a comfortable cool 62 degrees with not much rain in sight but got hot fast. It remained mostly overcast through most of my race but it was especially humid. This is my 2nd half of the year (& month), and coupled with the fact that this course is not exactly flat & forgiving plus my injury, I didn't expect a great race. Sadly, this was my first 'long run' of the year due to that injury. My glass was both half full and empty. Addressing the former, this was my best half of the year, judging by time. Addressing the latter, this was my worst half in my ING history, judging by time. The post race refreshments was 4 1/2 stars, , maybe 5 with the hot beans & rice. This time, there was something to write home about in regards to the finishers medal. I like the double spinning medal, which switches from night to day. No official mylar blankets were given out. Congrats to all my runners depot teammates who finished. Not a bad way to closeout my last race of the month.
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