Memorial weekend is upon us! While most are out having fun, many soldiers paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Let us not forget to honor them. I competed in homage to our fallen heroes.
Saturday agenda-race!
These are the races I considered to start off the weekend:
1. spartan race Montreal, CD
2. color me rad 5k FL
3. carillon classic 5k
4. Sammy's run
5. lake avalon reverse du/tri
6. tour of the gables 5k
7. Seminoles 5k renegade run
You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). With sufficient events in tri county area, the next 2 and the last (key west) were eliminated. The closest in proximity was #6 but like Ripley, believe it or not, I chose the closest far event, #5
I like to support Elite events, so it was worth the travel. This was the first reverse duathlon I remember doing. I began with a 5k, bike then the mile sprint. I started out ok but for some reason, I struggled on the bike. Fortunately, it was a 'low' turnout and I won the master title (first time in a du), despite dismal transitions & less than stellar cycling. I did manage to do like the heat and close out well on the final run (passed someone in my category). All finishers got a nice medal and winners, a glass. Nice tech shirts as well.
Sunday agenda-race!
These are the races I considered for this day:
1. spartan race Montreal, CD
2. flying tigers tiger trot
3. patriot 911 tri
4. splash and dash (kid tri)
5. mr memorial day tri
You can automatically rule out the first (out of USA). Strike #2 (far) and #4 (kids only). I planned on #3 but was unable to register for the sprint du so I settled for the inaugural #5.
This was dubbed as an inaugural by multirace because it was their first time doing one prior to memorial day but to me, it was like a home game (tradewinds). Even though the course was technical, I rode better, perhaps due to my comfort level. I also closed out well. It was more competitive, so no master but I did make the podium and top ten again. The difference between the finishers medal and award medal was color (the latter).
Monday agenda-race!
Happy memorial day!
These are the races I considered to end the 'weekend':
1. color me rad 5k CA
2. memorial day affair 5k
3. weston classic 5k
You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). I thought about #2 but picked the latter- 25th anniversary of the events and at a new location. It is also closest in proximity but yet still an hour away.
I entered this even cognizant I would not likely place due to the high quantity and quality field. I'd rather race and lose than no race at all. It didn't help that external conditions (heat and humidity) and internal conditions (tired & tight) affected me. I failed to break 21 and suffered one of my worse losses. Sadly, no finishers medal so I left as I came-empty handed. It was the silver anniversary of this event but different venue.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Mayflowers
Mayflowers are brought by April showers. Just thought you'd like to know.
Saturday agenda-race!
Happy armed forces day! This is my selection for consideration:
1. spartan race TX
2. color me rad 5k CA, TX
3. Fargo marathon
4. ft desoto du/tri
5. women for women 5k/10k
6. Eric patrie memorial 5k
7. covenant house 5k
8. USATF track championship
9. keys 100 ultra
You can automatically rule out the first 3 (out of FL). I was informed that #5 is only for women; strike 2. I wasn't invited on a team so scratch the latter. I'm not a member of USATF nor have the speed anymore so #8 is out. I considered #4 but with enough local races, strike 3. I planned on #6 but proximity rules; #7.
The external conditions were acceptable but thankfully, my internal condition was great. Not the best course (turn arounds) but was my best time in quite a while. There was a woman that smoked me and all other women for her overall win (top ten), meanwhile, I had to fight hard to beat the other 2 ladies, one merely a second behind! I was the first overall who didn't break 20 (boo hoo) and won my age group. Top 3 and master got plaques, the others (including yours truly) had to settle for a medal.
Sunday agenda-race!
Not as many races but at least there's enough:
1. spartan race TX
2. color me rad 5k PA
3. rnr marathon OR
4. ironman 70.3 FL
5. gulfstream 5k/10k
6. run for relief 5k
You can automatically rule out the first 3 (out of FL). With enough local races, strike #4. I have been there, done that with the remaining so guess what? proximity rules! With a later start, both internal & external conditions were worse. Would you believe in dejavu? Sadly, some female (girl) beat me and all other women for her overall win (top ten), meanwhile, once again, I had to fight hard to beat the other 2 ladies, this time near the sprint zone. Worse, no master and once again, top 3 got plaques, the others (including yours truly) had to settle for a medal. I felt fortunate to win age group since I wasn't feeling as well as the previous day. This time, top ten accolade.
Saturday agenda-race!
Happy armed forces day! This is my selection for consideration:
1. spartan race TX
2. color me rad 5k CA, TX
3. Fargo marathon
4. ft desoto du/tri
5. women for women 5k/10k
6. Eric patrie memorial 5k
7. covenant house 5k
8. USATF track championship
9. keys 100 ultra
You can automatically rule out the first 3 (out of FL). I was informed that #5 is only for women; strike 2. I wasn't invited on a team so scratch the latter. I'm not a member of USATF nor have the speed anymore so #8 is out. I considered #4 but with enough local races, strike 3. I planned on #6 but proximity rules; #7.
The external conditions were acceptable but thankfully, my internal condition was great. Not the best course (turn arounds) but was my best time in quite a while. There was a woman that smoked me and all other women for her overall win (top ten), meanwhile, I had to fight hard to beat the other 2 ladies, one merely a second behind! I was the first overall who didn't break 20 (boo hoo) and won my age group. Top 3 and master got plaques, the others (including yours truly) had to settle for a medal.
Sunday agenda-race!
Not as many races but at least there's enough:
1. spartan race TX
2. color me rad 5k PA
3. rnr marathon OR
4. ironman 70.3 FL
5. gulfstream 5k/10k
6. run for relief 5k
You can automatically rule out the first 3 (out of FL). With enough local races, strike #4. I have been there, done that with the remaining so guess what? proximity rules! With a later start, both internal & external conditions were worse. Would you believe in dejavu? Sadly, some female (girl) beat me and all other women for her overall win (top ten), meanwhile, once again, I had to fight hard to beat the other 2 ladies, this time near the sprint zone. Worse, no master and once again, top 3 got plaques, the others (including yours truly) had to settle for a medal. I felt fortunate to win age group since I wasn't feeling as well as the previous day. This time, top ten accolade.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Mother's weekend
Mother's weekend is upon us. This celebrated day is tomorrow but really, they deserve recognition every day.
Saturday agenda-race!
Most events were squeezed on today to avoid tomorrow:
1. spartan race MT
2. wine country half (CA)
3. color me rad 5k LA, MI, OK, NE
4. mud run TX
5.run for the gecko
6. operation giveback 5/10/15k
7. save the tiger 5k
8. run for the roses 5k
9. ALS 5/10k
You can automatically rule out the first 4 (out of FL). With enough events within the tri-county area, cut 5 & 6. Since a team option was available, I passed on the furthest (7) and the closest (9).
Thankfully, the race began at 7 because it was quite hot and humid. The women got a 5 minute headstart and with the way I've been running lately, I couldn't catch my partner. This is the second time I teamed up with Emily and once again, we were second overall couple. Fortunately, my time was sufficient to take the last master slot. She won her age group so with both got double hardware!
Sunday agenda-race!
Happy mother's day! I will see many athletic moms at one of the events I choose below:
a. techzilla mothers day 5k/5 mile run
b. moms day 5k
This was easy for me; proximity rules!
It was hotter & more humid this day but let me sum this up Clint Eastwood style:
The good: got PR, broke 19, top master that didn't make top 3 (4 oa), close to home
The bad: course (twisty & short)
The ugly: race start 8:15, medal, no master title
Saturday agenda-race!
Most events were squeezed on today to avoid tomorrow:
1. spartan race MT
2. wine country half (CA)
3. color me rad 5k LA, MI, OK, NE
4. mud run TX
5.run for the gecko
6. operation giveback 5/10/15k
7. save the tiger 5k
8. run for the roses 5k
9. ALS 5/10k
You can automatically rule out the first 4 (out of FL). With enough events within the tri-county area, cut 5 & 6. Since a team option was available, I passed on the furthest (7) and the closest (9).
Thankfully, the race began at 7 because it was quite hot and humid. The women got a 5 minute headstart and with the way I've been running lately, I couldn't catch my partner. This is the second time I teamed up with Emily and once again, we were second overall couple. Fortunately, my time was sufficient to take the last master slot. She won her age group so with both got double hardware!
Sunday agenda-race!
Happy mother's day! I will see many athletic moms at one of the events I choose below:
a. techzilla mothers day 5k/5 mile run
b. moms day 5k
This was easy for me; proximity rules!
It was hotter & more humid this day but let me sum this up Clint Eastwood style:
The good: got PR, broke 19, top master that didn't make top 3 (4 oa), close to home
The bad: course (twisty & short)
The ugly: race start 8:15, medal, no master title
Saturday, May 04, 2013
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo empieza manana pero el weekend of running in commemoration actually began Thursday. Since I could not get off of work, I didn't have sufficient time to arrive to the events much less participate. On top of that, it was raining. Thursday was kids in distress 5k and yesterday was tgi5k.
Saturday agenda-race!
These are the events I considered today:
1. spartan race CO
2. color me rad 5k KS, NY, MT
3. flying pig marathon
4. expedition Everest challenge WDW
5. fit 5k
6. westglades 5k
7. big cardio 5k
8. corporate warriors 5k
You can automatically rule out the first 3 (out of FL). With enough in tri-county area, strike 2 for #4 and #5. The latter was closest in proximity and meets the criteria for an inaugural event but by recommendation, I picked the other one I never did (#6) over the remaining excellent, tried and true race.
I was not aware of the categories in this one but was pleasantly surprised once the dust cleared. I felt good even though the time doesn't reflect that. I made the top ten and got third master. Overall & masters got trophies, everyone else medals. My greatest memory will be what happened to the overall woman. She had me for 3 miles but make a mistake in the .1 and like a ravenous wolf, I smelled the blood and took advantage. After all, most competitive men do their darnedest to beat all women; I'm no different!
Sunday agenda-race!
Contrary to popular belief, this day is not Mexico's independence day but rather the Mexican army's victory over France in 1862 at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867).
These are the events I considered this day and there were more:
1. spartan race CO
2. color me rad 5k VA
3. puerto rico marathon
4. fit triathlon
5. rocket man FL
6. police appreciation run
7. US military 5k
8. tri Miami +du
9. down and dirty
10. inspiration run
You can automatically rule out the first 3 (out of FL). With enough in tri-county area, strike 2 for the next 3. Even though my original selection was an inaugural, I passed on #7 due to the race day cost. Besides, for the first time I can remember, there were 3 events in Miami! In order to mitigate financial damages, I chose the latter over the remaining events; it also was closest in proximity.
I tried to avoid this one because of the late start, and footworks divisions (only 1 overall then drop to age), but for the aforementioned reasons, it was better than not racing. Luckily, humidity wasn't that bad but it was hot and windy. I like curves on women, not the course; oh, well. Similar to the previous day, I wanted to take out the top woman. This time, I did so because she faded, not by some error. Cut my position in half (from 8th to 4th), finishing in top ten but had to settle for second age group because the one in front was in my cat. Except for the sole overalll winner, everybody got medals. Cause was for special Olympics.
Saturday agenda-race!
These are the events I considered today:
1. spartan race CO
2. color me rad 5k KS, NY, MT
3. flying pig marathon
4. expedition Everest challenge WDW
5. fit 5k
6. westglades 5k
7. big cardio 5k
8. corporate warriors 5k
You can automatically rule out the first 3 (out of FL). With enough in tri-county area, strike 2 for #4 and #5. The latter was closest in proximity and meets the criteria for an inaugural event but by recommendation, I picked the other one I never did (#6) over the remaining excellent, tried and true race.
I was not aware of the categories in this one but was pleasantly surprised once the dust cleared. I felt good even though the time doesn't reflect that. I made the top ten and got third master. Overall & masters got trophies, everyone else medals. My greatest memory will be what happened to the overall woman. She had me for 3 miles but make a mistake in the .1 and like a ravenous wolf, I smelled the blood and took advantage. After all, most competitive men do their darnedest to beat all women; I'm no different!
Sunday agenda-race!
Contrary to popular belief, this day is not Mexico's independence day but rather the Mexican army's victory over France in 1862 at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867).
These are the events I considered this day and there were more:
1. spartan race CO
2. color me rad 5k VA
3. puerto rico marathon
4. fit triathlon
5. rocket man FL
6. police appreciation run
7. US military 5k
8. tri Miami +du
9. down and dirty
10. inspiration run
You can automatically rule out the first 3 (out of FL). With enough in tri-county area, strike 2 for the next 3. Even though my original selection was an inaugural, I passed on #7 due to the race day cost. Besides, for the first time I can remember, there were 3 events in Miami! In order to mitigate financial damages, I chose the latter over the remaining events; it also was closest in proximity.
I tried to avoid this one because of the late start, and footworks divisions (only 1 overall then drop to age), but for the aforementioned reasons, it was better than not racing. Luckily, humidity wasn't that bad but it was hot and windy. I like curves on women, not the course; oh, well. Similar to the previous day, I wanted to take out the top woman. This time, I did so because she faded, not by some error. Cut my position in half (from 8th to 4th), finishing in top ten but had to settle for second age group because the one in front was in my cat. Except for the sole overalll winner, everybody got medals. Cause was for special Olympics.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
April showers
April showers bring mayflowers, so it is said. Luckily, not too much over the race weekends. Prior to the start of the weekend, the corporate run was on in Miami but opted to run nearly a mile deep down south with a couple of friends; we were the top social group.
Saturday agenda-race!
A good number of events this day:
1. rnr marathon TN
2. drake relays half & 8k (IA)
3. spartan race IN
4. color me rad 5k CT, MO
5. Elvis blue suede shoes 5k
6. singer island half
7. fit2run 4 miler
8. heroes in recovery 6k
9. doral 5k
10. corporate warriors challenge begins (various company events)
You can automatically eliminate the first 4 (out of FL) and with enough events within 60 miles, scratch the next 3 as well. My company doesn't have athletes so forget about the latter. #9 makes the most sense (closest left in proximity) but I couldn't turn down an odd distance.
#8 guaranteed to deliver a PR, since I've never done that distance. Good thing, because based on my pace per mile, I had a horrific day. By the grace of God, I closed out the final K, outsprinting someone for the last top ten spot and in the process, I won my age group. Sadly, only got a cap as an award and no tech shirt (depleted too quickly). However, I was pleased the top 300 finishers got a medal.
Sunday agenda-race!
Not so many today but good events to choose from:
1. rnr marathon Madrid, Spain
2. big sur marathon
3. madd dash 5k
4. i walk for friendship 3k (fun run)
5. AEF 5k
6. pill box pines 5k
You can automatically eliminate the first 2 (out of FL). Races override fun runs, so #4 is out. Although it was do-able (10:15 start), injury & proximity discouraged that. #3 was held at huizenga, which location I dislike (parking & race course), so with others available, I passed on that one. This time, I picked proximity, ruling out #5.
Yesterday, I left the race injured and it got progressively worse as the day went on. I had to stretch excessively last night and this morning just to have a chance to race. I predicted I'd be lucky to be in low 21; that's how bad I felt. The course was flat but there was some wind & heat; humidity was not so bad. I had a gimpy stride on the track at start but struggled through race. Praise the Lord, I broke 21, made top ten and the podium, 'at the same damn time (rap song)'. Sadly, I missed out on overall trophies, and no master (wouldn't have gotten it anyway, unless 3 deep) and had to settle on medal. At least, I got a traditional award.
Saturday agenda-race!
A good number of events this day:
1. rnr marathon TN
2. drake relays half & 8k (IA)
3. spartan race IN
4. color me rad 5k CT, MO
5. Elvis blue suede shoes 5k
6. singer island half
7. fit2run 4 miler
8. heroes in recovery 6k
9. doral 5k
10. corporate warriors challenge begins (various company events)
You can automatically eliminate the first 4 (out of FL) and with enough events within 60 miles, scratch the next 3 as well. My company doesn't have athletes so forget about the latter. #9 makes the most sense (closest left in proximity) but I couldn't turn down an odd distance.
#8 guaranteed to deliver a PR, since I've never done that distance. Good thing, because based on my pace per mile, I had a horrific day. By the grace of God, I closed out the final K, outsprinting someone for the last top ten spot and in the process, I won my age group. Sadly, only got a cap as an award and no tech shirt (depleted too quickly). However, I was pleased the top 300 finishers got a medal.
Sunday agenda-race!
Not so many today but good events to choose from:
1. rnr marathon Madrid, Spain
2. big sur marathon
3. madd dash 5k
4. i walk for friendship 3k (fun run)
5. AEF 5k
6. pill box pines 5k
You can automatically eliminate the first 2 (out of FL). Races override fun runs, so #4 is out. Although it was do-able (10:15 start), injury & proximity discouraged that. #3 was held at huizenga, which location I dislike (parking & race course), so with others available, I passed on that one. This time, I picked proximity, ruling out #5.
Yesterday, I left the race injured and it got progressively worse as the day went on. I had to stretch excessively last night and this morning just to have a chance to race. I predicted I'd be lucky to be in low 21; that's how bad I felt. The course was flat but there was some wind & heat; humidity was not so bad. I had a gimpy stride on the track at start but struggled through race. Praise the Lord, I broke 21, made top ten and the podium, 'at the same damn time (rap song)'. Sadly, I missed out on overall trophies, and no master (wouldn't have gotten it anyway, unless 3 deep) and had to settle on medal. At least, I got a traditional award.
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Earth weekend
Earth weekend is what I dub it because it precedes earth day (Monday). Prior to the start of it, on Thursday, the corporate run was held in west palm beach. A little to far for my taste, especially when there's one in my town next week.
Saturday agenda-race!
These are the following I considered:
1. color me rad 5k VA, AL
2. rayz awareness 5k
3. MS breakway (from Miami to key largo)
4. run to remember 5k
5. kb half/5k
6. money run
7. caba 5k
You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). With many running events, take out #3. The last 2 make the most sense (closest in proximity) but you know me, I had a chance for a double header. first #4 then #5, which will leave out #2.
Event #1-run to remember 5k
Race scheduled at 7 am, it sprinkled, some wind and a bit humid but not quite hot yet. Luckily, it was a low quantity race and I finished in the top ten. By placing 4th overall, barring any extremely bad categories, I was guaranteed a spot on the podium, but I didn't know what title/group position because I had to leave immediately to get to the next race (hours later, at home, I found out I won the master title but have yet to collect my award).
Event #2-run to forget 5k
Well, that's not actually the name of the race but my sentiments regarding #5. Despite having emailed my intentions without objection, I was met with immediate resistance and disgust by the jack donkey put in charge with registration. She kept giving people a hard time, turning people away but as for me, she was relentlessly adhering to a no check policy. Even though she knows me, the gorda vaca must be full of envy and jealousy against me and let that override good judgement by refusing to confer with the race director who has had me as a loyal customer every year since the inception of the multirace company. While everybody was putting him down (so many mistakes running his inaugural event), I stuck with him. I could even hear him on the radio (walkie talkie) telling her to take more people, he is delaying the 8 am start another 5 minutes. Eventually, it was impossible to enter, like when time runs out on a game, foiling my plans on a double header. By the race of God, I still had a good time and got in a cool down, easy 5k even though denied my opportunity to win an award (would've been top master or won age group) and the race director additional money. Usually, they only give out generic medals anyway. Except for registration, which seemed to desire blocking entrants (deterrent for those affected regarding future events), event was ok with great post race area.
Sunday agenda-race!
1. color me rad 5k NM
2. MS breakway (to Miami from key largo)
3. mud dogs mud run FL
4. run wild in the park 5k
5. run from the rays 5k
6. sprint for the cure 5k
7. money run
You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). With many running events, take out #2 & #3. I eliminated the next furthest races #4 & #5 (palm beach). While the latter was the closest in proximity, I chose #6.
A similar start (weather conditions) as the previous day but a bit cooler. However, that changed after about 2 miles. I got blown away at the start, probably not even in the top 20 but when the dust cleared, I just made the dirty dozen and got second master. The top 3 overall and masters got a beautiful glass trophy, every one else a medal. They had a 5 star breakfast (eggs, pancakes, etc) and silent auction; I had a blast while supporting a good cause.
Saturday agenda-race!
These are the following I considered:
1. color me rad 5k VA, AL
2. rayz awareness 5k
3. MS breakway (from Miami to key largo)
4. run to remember 5k
5. kb half/5k
6. money run
7. caba 5k
You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). With many running events, take out #3. The last 2 make the most sense (closest in proximity) but you know me, I had a chance for a double header. first #4 then #5, which will leave out #2.
Event #1-run to remember 5k
Race scheduled at 7 am, it sprinkled, some wind and a bit humid but not quite hot yet. Luckily, it was a low quantity race and I finished in the top ten. By placing 4th overall, barring any extremely bad categories, I was guaranteed a spot on the podium, but I didn't know what title/group position because I had to leave immediately to get to the next race (hours later, at home, I found out I won the master title but have yet to collect my award).
Event #2-run to forget 5k
Well, that's not actually the name of the race but my sentiments regarding #5. Despite having emailed my intentions without objection, I was met with immediate resistance and disgust by the jack donkey put in charge with registration. She kept giving people a hard time, turning people away but as for me, she was relentlessly adhering to a no check policy. Even though she knows me, the gorda vaca must be full of envy and jealousy against me and let that override good judgement by refusing to confer with the race director who has had me as a loyal customer every year since the inception of the multirace company. While everybody was putting him down (so many mistakes running his inaugural event), I stuck with him. I could even hear him on the radio (walkie talkie) telling her to take more people, he is delaying the 8 am start another 5 minutes. Eventually, it was impossible to enter, like when time runs out on a game, foiling my plans on a double header. By the race of God, I still had a good time and got in a cool down, easy 5k even though denied my opportunity to win an award (would've been top master or won age group) and the race director additional money. Usually, they only give out generic medals anyway. Except for registration, which seemed to desire blocking entrants (deterrent for those affected regarding future events), event was ok with great post race area.
Sunday agenda-race!
1. color me rad 5k NM
2. MS breakway (to Miami from key largo)
3. mud dogs mud run FL
4. run wild in the park 5k
5. run from the rays 5k
6. sprint for the cure 5k
7. money run
You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). With many running events, take out #2 & #3. I eliminated the next furthest races #4 & #5 (palm beach). While the latter was the closest in proximity, I chose #6.
A similar start (weather conditions) as the previous day but a bit cooler. However, that changed after about 2 miles. I got blown away at the start, probably not even in the top 20 but when the dust cleared, I just made the dirty dozen and got second master. The top 3 overall and masters got a beautiful glass trophy, every one else a medal. They had a 5 star breakfast (eggs, pancakes, etc) and silent auction; I had a blast while supporting a good cause.
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Birthday weekend!
Birthday weekend! Although I remain in the same age group, I move from sophomore to intermediate.
Saturday agenda-race!
Not much to choose from but nevertheless:
1. Rooney's 5k
2. color me rad 5k (OR, KS, FL)
3. splash n dash 5k
4. sun smart 5k
5. 7 mile bridge run
You can automatically eliminate #2 (out of FL). I decided against the former and the latter (too difficult & far for me under current state). I planned on #3 until I was spotted front and center in the Miami herald (tropical section on Tuesday). It got so much buzz, I decided to repeat this event (#4), even though I know I'd be slower. This is my last chance to place before I advance up the ladder of life. The external conditions were bad (hot, humid, wet with puddles). To make matters worse, the late start (8 am) was delayed another ten minutes. By the grace of God, I finished with same award position as last year despite a much slower time.
Sunday agenda-race!
Happy birthday to me! These are the races I considered:
1. rnr marathon Scotland
2. triathlon cocoa beach
3. fau wellness tri
4. stand down 5k
5. motion for the ocean 5k
6. key west race around the rock 15k/5k
You can automatically eliminate #1 (out of FL & USA). Without a swimmer, you can rule out the next 2 as well. I decided against the latter (too difficult & far for me under current state). The great Lord above provided me with a great birthday gift of a double header!
Event 1 agenda-stand down 5k
This is my first race under new age; a was a bit nervous & tired after my fiasco the previous nite (lost over 2 hours because I forgot my wallet plus entry issues). It was hot & humid but luckily, not so much wind. Felt fine the first mile then struggled. I left without knowledge of how I did so that I'd have sufficient time for next event. When dust cleared, I found I had the best time of the weekend and given 2nd master (I was first but a grandmaster was faster). I heard I got a medal.
Event 2 agenda-motion for the ocean 5k
It took an hour to travel between races; that coupled with fatigue (just raced with no rest other than driving in a car) put me at a great disadvantage. It was even hotter & more humid (9:15 start) and this time was very windy. I found out at the last minute that the course was on soft-medium packed sand and we headed against the wind to return with it. Let's sum it up Clint Eastwood style:
The good: won my age group, 6 oa, post race refreshments
The bad: time was 2 minutes slower, course (lost some time getting lost)
The ugly: no award (goodie bag instead)
Praise the Lord! I was able to make podium in both as well as top ten finishes; what a great way to begin with the new age.
Monday agenda-Boston marathon!
While it may be a holiday in bean town, patriot's day is not observed down here! Good luck to all my friends competing, especially my teammates!
Saturday agenda-race!
Not much to choose from but nevertheless:
1. Rooney's 5k
2. color me rad 5k (OR, KS, FL)
3. splash n dash 5k
4. sun smart 5k
5. 7 mile bridge run
You can automatically eliminate #2 (out of FL). I decided against the former and the latter (too difficult & far for me under current state). I planned on #3 until I was spotted front and center in the Miami herald (tropical section on Tuesday). It got so much buzz, I decided to repeat this event (#4), even though I know I'd be slower. This is my last chance to place before I advance up the ladder of life. The external conditions were bad (hot, humid, wet with puddles). To make matters worse, the late start (8 am) was delayed another ten minutes. By the grace of God, I finished with same award position as last year despite a much slower time.
Sunday agenda-race!
Happy birthday to me! These are the races I considered:
1. rnr marathon Scotland
2. triathlon cocoa beach
3. fau wellness tri
4. stand down 5k
5. motion for the ocean 5k
6. key west race around the rock 15k/5k
You can automatically eliminate #1 (out of FL & USA). Without a swimmer, you can rule out the next 2 as well. I decided against the latter (too difficult & far for me under current state). The great Lord above provided me with a great birthday gift of a double header!
Event 1 agenda-stand down 5k
This is my first race under new age; a was a bit nervous & tired after my fiasco the previous nite (lost over 2 hours because I forgot my wallet plus entry issues). It was hot & humid but luckily, not so much wind. Felt fine the first mile then struggled. I left without knowledge of how I did so that I'd have sufficient time for next event. When dust cleared, I found I had the best time of the weekend and given 2nd master (I was first but a grandmaster was faster). I heard I got a medal.
Event 2 agenda-motion for the ocean 5k
It took an hour to travel between races; that coupled with fatigue (just raced with no rest other than driving in a car) put me at a great disadvantage. It was even hotter & more humid (9:15 start) and this time was very windy. I found out at the last minute that the course was on soft-medium packed sand and we headed against the wind to return with it. Let's sum it up Clint Eastwood style:
The good: won my age group, 6 oa, post race refreshments
The bad: time was 2 minutes slower, course (lost some time getting lost)
The ugly: no award (goodie bag instead)
Praise the Lord! I was able to make podium in both as well as top ten finishes; what a great way to begin with the new age.
Monday agenda-Boston marathon!
While it may be a holiday in bean town, patriot's day is not observed down here! Good luck to all my friends competing, especially my teammates!
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