Passover weekend I call this but it ended officially sundown last Tuesday. There was a corp run on Thursday but I couldn't go (broward). My weekend actually began last night, where I raced out of town and was dubbed 2nd age (only top overall & no master then to ten age groups). However, I was given a first place trophy; Pulling out Jon (the winner), 2 oa was the only other master in front. I earned the title on prize based on these conditions: if they gave top 3, and master, I would be top master (1 PL) or if they gave top 3, and no master, I would be 1 ag.
Saturday agenda-race!
This is my selection today:
1. spartan NV
2. color me rad 5k TN, FL, AZ
3. the biggest loser MS
4. citrus classic
5. pirate plunder 2 miler
6. can you outrun the beast? (adventure)
7. race to erase 5k
8. run for the turtles 5k
9. thin mint sprint
10. homeless voice 5k
11. eco safari trail run
Automatically rule out the top 3 (out of FL). With enough local races, take out #4,5,11=very far. strike 3 on the furthest local races 8, 9. With standard races available, I passed on #6, leaving 7 & 10. I chose the closest & most familiar, Markham park!
If you recall on my last post, for the first time in over 20 years, I had a problem with a shoe lace despite having the lace locks! What are the chances I have another problem at this park? Well, guess what? Around mile 2, I heard & felt the sole of my left shoe flapping (only 1/3 attached); I had to stop, rip it off and finish lop sided! Before that even happened, I was in fifth place approaching the turn around when I noticed Ralph (3rd) stop to tie his shoe, falling to fourth. He still maintained that position until he mysteriously stopped prior to my incident. For some reason, he decided to re-enter and challenge me for his previous position. I had to sprint the .1 lop sided & by the grace of God, won! If top 3 and master were given out, I would be top master. However, they didn't so I ended up winning my strange age group and receiving a certificate of appreciation and a generic medal. I endowed the latter to Spencer's daughter for her efforts of running after his son got the race winner's(Chris) overall award.
Sunday agenda-race!
1. color me rad 5k CA
2. Carlsbad 5000
3. Hollywood half marathon
4. green turtle gallop 10 k
5. rugged runner challenge
6. Florida brain cancer 5k
7. Nat Moore steps to scholarships 5k
8. nautica tri
9. ms 5k run
Automatically rule out the top 3 (out of FL). I love #8 but couldn't secure a swimmer; strike 2. I passed on some more local races for the opportunity of a double header (#6 was listed as 7 am, #5 at 8 am). I found out the hard way, that #6 would start at 7:30, automatically eliminating #5. With this disappointment on my mind, I had contend with that and wind with some humidity.
Let's sum this up Clint Eastwood style:
The good: top ten (3x this weekend), 2 ag (would be top maser or 1 ag norm ag)
The bad: generic medals, time (although best of weekend)
The ugly: only 1 overall, no master, 2 deep in ten year age groups, generic medals
Saturday, April 06, 2013
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Easter weekend
Easter weekend was preceded by good Friday. Today is super Saturday since all races were crammed in on this day because no one dares to put on an event tomorrow!
Saturday agenda-race!
Too many to list but I will display those I considered:
1. rnr KY marathon
2. color me rad 5k (TN, TX, NC)
3. scholarship 5k
4. smokin tuna 5k (key west)
5. coral springs half/ women's wellness 5k
6. run like a bunny 5k
7. egg hunt du/tri
I can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). With enough more local races, take out #3 and #4 as well. Since I cant do them all, I passed on the last two (been there, done that); that applies to all the 5k's left listed. Therefore, yes, I did the distance!
Couldn't ask for a better day, in terms of external conditions: cool, little wind, dry and the course was basically flat with only 1 turn around. However, for some odd reason, I didn't perform well and was lucky to break 2 hours. It was a must do on my list because it was an inaugural, including for the race director Kelly. She did so well, I forgot about this fact and I hope the carries on to subsequent events. Even the finishers medal was descent. I knew I would not place but it was important for me to do another endurance events. Due to injury, this year is an all time low for the first quarter of any year since I began dedicating that portion of a year for endurance events.
Sunday agenda-Easter!
Racing wise, this day was depressing (no races). However, this day was set aside to recognize the resurrection of our lord and saviour, Jesus Christ, our greatest gift.
I pulled out my inlines & rolled over 12 miles crosstraining. See ya'll next month!
Saturday agenda-race!
Too many to list but I will display those I considered:
1. rnr KY marathon
2. color me rad 5k (TN, TX, NC)
3. scholarship 5k
4. smokin tuna 5k (key west)
5. coral springs half/ women's wellness 5k
6. run like a bunny 5k
7. egg hunt du/tri
I can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). With enough more local races, take out #3 and #4 as well. Since I cant do them all, I passed on the last two (been there, done that); that applies to all the 5k's left listed. Therefore, yes, I did the distance!
Couldn't ask for a better day, in terms of external conditions: cool, little wind, dry and the course was basically flat with only 1 turn around. However, for some odd reason, I didn't perform well and was lucky to break 2 hours. It was a must do on my list because it was an inaugural, including for the race director Kelly. She did so well, I forgot about this fact and I hope the carries on to subsequent events. Even the finishers medal was descent. I knew I would not place but it was important for me to do another endurance events. Due to injury, this year is an all time low for the first quarter of any year since I began dedicating that portion of a year for endurance events.
Sunday agenda-Easter!
Racing wise, this day was depressing (no races). However, this day was set aside to recognize the resurrection of our lord and saviour, Jesus Christ, our greatest gift.
I pulled out my inlines & rolled over 12 miles crosstraining. See ya'll next month!
Saturday, March 23, 2013
March madness
March madness is upon us.This typically applies to NCAA basketball, where this year, the U is in! However, it also applies to me.
Saturday agenda-race!
This is the selection for today:
1. 13.1 NY
2. spartan NC/SC
3. color me rad 5k GA, MS, SC
4. manatee center 5k
5. dress for success 5k
6. support our troops 5k/10k
7. singer island 13.1
8. river walk run (5k/10k)
9. race 4 research half
You can automatically eliminate the first 3 (out of FL). Also, #7 as it was moved to April. I took the second closest event, #6. I didn't remember doing this one until I got there. Here's my famous Clint Eastwood synopsis:
The good: made the podium and top 5
The bad: didn't break 20, generic medal
The ugly: only first overall and no master, bumping me to 2nd age group instead of top master.
Sunday agenda-race!
a. spartan NC/SC
b. mad march on cancer virtual 5k/half (began 3/15-now)
c. rnr Dallas
d. mud dogs mud run
e. Kendra's kisses
f. snowbird century
You can automatically eliminate a. & c.=out of FL events. also, d and f because non-standard events. b. is not really a race but is interesting. I stuck with tried and true; e.
It was a bit hot and definitely humid. Also a bit windy but what did me in was my left shoe lace came lose immediately before I even cleared the first hill. Unfortunately for me, I allowed Humberto to pass me and failed to surpass as normally I would. I had to settle for 2nd in our age group. I love trophies but ran so poorly, I only got the age group medal. I am pleased with the size and quality of it though. My time was slightly better than yesterday, despite the more challenging course, leaving me with promise for a future race under better conditions.
Saturday agenda-race!
This is the selection for today:
1. 13.1 NY
2. spartan NC/SC
3. color me rad 5k GA, MS, SC
4. manatee center 5k
5. dress for success 5k
6. support our troops 5k/10k
7. singer island 13.1
8. river walk run (5k/10k)
9. race 4 research half
You can automatically eliminate the first 3 (out of FL). Also, #7 as it was moved to April. I took the second closest event, #6. I didn't remember doing this one until I got there. Here's my famous Clint Eastwood synopsis:
The good: made the podium and top 5
The bad: didn't break 20, generic medal
The ugly: only first overall and no master, bumping me to 2nd age group instead of top master.
Sunday agenda-race!
a. spartan NC/SC
b. mad march on cancer virtual 5k/half (began 3/15-now)
c. rnr Dallas
d. mud dogs mud run
e. Kendra's kisses
f. snowbird century
You can automatically eliminate a. & c.=out of FL events. also, d and f because non-standard events. b. is not really a race but is interesting. I stuck with tried and true; e.
It was a bit hot and definitely humid. Also a bit windy but what did me in was my left shoe lace came lose immediately before I even cleared the first hill. Unfortunately for me, I allowed Humberto to pass me and failed to surpass as normally I would. I had to settle for 2nd in our age group. I love trophies but ran so poorly, I only got the age group medal. I am pleased with the size and quality of it though. My time was slightly better than yesterday, despite the more challenging course, leaving me with promise for a future race under better conditions.
Saturday, March 16, 2013
St. Patrick weekend
St. Patrick weekend is upon us! Also heard the true new year and sabbath.
Saturday agenda-race!
This is my selection for today:
1. rnr marathon DC
2. shamrock scamper 5k
3. shamrock run (10 miler & 5k)
4. sunrise to run 5k
5. march for cancer 5k
6. Daniel's dash 5k
7. marco island half
8. romp thru pinecrest 5k
Since it's rare and I felt lazy (and sick), I chose the latter due to proximity. Got plenty of rest. Weather was cold (sub 60) but little wind. Not happy with my splits but by the grace of God, i managed a PR (sub 20) and made the podium. This was a low quantity, high quality race with no master title, so I had to settle for 2nd in my group and get a dinky medal. I'll take that over the alternative!
Sunday agenda-race!
These are the events on my radar:
a. LA marathon
b. Georgia marathon
c. Sarasota half
d. Amy's 5k for diabetes
e. 25.75 tri Miami
f. motivation man
g. mustang duathlon
The first 2 are automatically eliminated (out of FL). I chose the latter to support my favorite new event company, elite events and it is my first multisport of the year.
It was very cold but luckily a low wind. The long, solo drive, in addition to being sick for a week, took its toll in terms of fitness. Despite that, I managed to get 2nd in age cat and make the bakers dozen. I gotta work on my transitioning; it killed me!
Honorable mention
* I broke the Sunday losing streak with a podium finish
* Finally broke 20
* UM wins ACC & now in the hunt for championship
* Heat tie with 22 straight wins as 2nd most in NBA history
Saturday agenda-race!
This is my selection for today:
1. rnr marathon DC
2. shamrock scamper 5k
3. shamrock run (10 miler & 5k)
4. sunrise to run 5k
5. march for cancer 5k
6. Daniel's dash 5k
7. marco island half
8. romp thru pinecrest 5k
Since it's rare and I felt lazy (and sick), I chose the latter due to proximity. Got plenty of rest. Weather was cold (sub 60) but little wind. Not happy with my splits but by the grace of God, i managed a PR (sub 20) and made the podium. This was a low quantity, high quality race with no master title, so I had to settle for 2nd in my group and get a dinky medal. I'll take that over the alternative!
Sunday agenda-race!
These are the events on my radar:
a. LA marathon
b. Georgia marathon
c. Sarasota half
d. Amy's 5k for diabetes
e. 25.75 tri Miami
f. motivation man
g. mustang duathlon
The first 2 are automatically eliminated (out of FL). I chose the latter to support my favorite new event company, elite events and it is my first multisport of the year.
It was very cold but luckily a low wind. The long, solo drive, in addition to being sick for a week, took its toll in terms of fitness. Despite that, I managed to get 2nd in age cat and make the bakers dozen. I gotta work on my transitioning; it killed me!
Honorable mention
* I broke the Sunday losing streak with a podium finish
* Finally broke 20
* UM wins ACC & now in the hunt for championship
* Heat tie with 22 straight wins as 2nd most in NBA history
Saturday, March 09, 2013
spring foward!
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 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 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
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