Ock 2 bray

Ock 2 bray. That's how October is pronounced in Spanish. This also mark just past the mid month crisis.

Saturday agenda-race!

This is what I found for this day:

1. Spartan race MS
2. Sanibel 10k
3.trick or trot trail 5k
4. zombie rush 5k
5. run for the money 5k
6. 5k ghost run
7. race for the cure 5k

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). I planned on a double header since #3 was a night race but it got cancelled. I passed on the furthest (2,3) and the closest (7), leaving the remaining in palm beach. I took the closest one of those (6).

The weather was nice for a change (upper 60s, no wind, low humidity). Despite good external conditions, my internal conditions (tired and tight, with some knee issues remaining) cost me the age group win. With a podium appearance, i will count my blessings.

The good: podium, plaque, weather
The bad: travel, 2nd ag
The ugly: time, injury, beat by 3 women

Sunday agenda-race!

Here's what on the docket this day (a plethora of events):

1. the biggest loser 5k/half WI
2. Toronto marathon
3. Detroit marathon
4. atlantic city marathon
5. rocktoberfest 10 miler
6. wellington 10 miler
7. long boat du/tri
8. freedom ride
9. sarcoma 5k
10. buddy walk and 5k run
11. spooktacular 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 4 (out of FL/US). With current internal condition, not ready for the next 2, so i'll stick 2 what i do best with the remaining; Still a lot to choose from. I didn't feel like the travel for #7. With enough running races, strike out the ride. I should've taken 10 since I don't remember doing it but I decided latter over the other, even though I like both.

The good: podium, cool weather, time better than yesterday
The bad: humidity, 2nd ag, the course
The ugly: burned out sooner, beat by 3 women

I enjoyed the number of choices, especially sunday. Unfortunately, it can cause regret when you see hind sight that you could've done better elsewhere, as I did.

Columbus day weekend

Columbus day weekend is upon us! I discovered the hard way that I don't get that day off at my job.

Saturday agenda-race!

Most races were scheduled for today:

1. Spartan race UK
2. rnr Brooklyn 10k
3. adva race for hope 5k
4. schott 5k
5. pursuit of honor 5k
6. super hero 5k
7. hand in hand for Haiti 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL/US). I have been to all but #6 but wasn't sure if that gave out normal awards, so I ruled it out. I decided on the furthest because it started the soonest (7:30 am). However, in hind sight, the latter not only was the closest in proximity but would've earned me the best position (top 3) and award (plaque). As history wrote, clint style:

The good: podium! both 5k & 10k available (I did the former)
The bad: far, hot & humid, generic medal
The ugly: only 1 overall & master, no t-shirt

Sunday agenda-race?

These are the events I considered for this day:

1. the biggest loser 5k/half
2. Chicago marathon
3. staten island half
4. ironman tri kona
5. rocketman FL tri
6. BK beach run 5k
7. Columbus day du/tri
8. shark shuffle 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 4 (out of FL/US). With no swimmer, knock out #5. The next started too late (8:30). I didn't prepare for a du so I chose the latter. Nothing to write home about:

The good: podium! improved both in time & position
The bad: windy & humid, generic medal
The ugly: I missed a master slot & plaque by 14 seconds, beat by 2 women in last mile.

I discovered I have a lot to do to get back to where I was. Wish me luck.

Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur, the jewish day of atonement began before the first weekend of October.

Saturday agenda-race?

Here's what I found for the first Saturday of the month:

just one, run for the animals. I had to travel far for this one, but worth it considering:

The good: won age, made bakers dozen, plaque, finishers medal
The bad: the travel
The ugly: late start, hot and humid

Sunday agenda-race?

Here's what I found for the first Sunday of the month (much more):

1. six flags over texas 5k
2. rnr half marathon OH, CA
3. rnr Lisbon half and full marathon (Portugal)
4. dunns run
5. KB half marathon

You can automatically rule out the first 3 (out of FL/US). I need to do the latter but chose the remainder.

The good: external conditions (cool front came through)
The bad: some wind, the bridge (not too bad incline but the grating bad for my feet)
The ugly: didn't place, time, internal condition

Rare Monday agenda-Portland  half & full marathon

Sadly, I went from hero to zero over this weekend.

Last weekend of September

Last weekend of September is upon us!

Saturday agenda-race?

Here's what I could find for the last Saturday of this month:

1. Spartan race IL, CD
2. the biggest loser off road IL
3. FD3 mr tri/du
4. run for the way 5k
5. courage challenge day
6. cara cara 5k
7. zero race to end prostate cancer 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL/US). To make a long story short, I picked the latter (closest in proximity). I'll break it down clint style:

The good: top master & ten
The bad: hot & humid, some wind
The ugly: mysterious back injury occurred 2 days prior, affecting time

To get the good, I had to run strategically, and by the grace of God, I took out the 2 master runners in the last mile despite the injury.

Sunday agenda-race?

Here's what I could find for the last Sunday of this month:

1. Spartan race UK, CD
2. rnr providence half
3. escape to Miami tri

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL/US). Without a swimmer (my usual went solo), that means I didn't race. Besides, the back was still bothering me, so I did some cycling as training.

Final weekend before fall begins!

Final weekend before fall begins! Autumn will be officially on Tuesday.

Saturday agenda-race!

Here's what's on my list for the last Saturday before autumn is official:

1. Spartan race VT, PA
2. the biggest loser off road VT, PA
3. US air force marathon
4. run against violence 5k
5. homestead foam 5k
6. Miami children's 5k
7. run for the poor 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 3 (out of FL). I planned on the next but it fell through. #5 was a fun run. However, by the grace of God, a double header was possible with the last 2, with the latter at night.

Morning agenda-Miami children's 5k

I unfortunately picked the wrong race and came up empty. Its clint time:

The good: close in proximity, finishers medal
The bad: hot & humid, high quantity & quality race, I struggled
The ugly: high entry fee, difficult to get results on site

Evening agenda-run for the poor 5k

I got a rare second chance to redeem myself; praise the Lord for the opportunity. It's eastwood time:

The good: close in proximity, podium as 1 ag (was 2nd oa)
The bad: humid, wet (rain), no finishers medal, catered only toward Hispanics (90% Spanish spoken)
The ugly: cross country, 2 lap course with multiple, sharp turnarounds, parking set up, only 1 oa, no master, generic medal.

Sunday agenda-race!

Here's what's on my list for the last Sunday before autumn is official:

1. Spartan race
2. the biggest loser off road VT
3. optime 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). That leaves only the latter. i  have a chance to close out on a high note. clint eastwood, take it away:

The good: podium, finishers medal
The bad: hot & humid, high quantity, 2nd and not in top ten, time
The ugly: started late (over 15 min), hilly course

Post 911 weekend

Post 911 weekend is upon us! More races dedicated to the plight were held.

Saturday agenda-race?

Here is what I could find on this day:

1. Spartan race CA
2. biggest loser offroad CA
3. jeff annas firefighter 5k
4. tunnels to towers 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). The latter was closest in proximity but im not to fond of the course. In hindsight, I heard it was raining bad. Once again, I didn't fair well here. Check it out clint eastwood style:

The good: finisher medal, dry, not as hot (cloudy)
The bad: the drive, humidity, not in top ten
The ugly: didn't place (4 ag), time

Sunday agenda-race?

Here is what I could find on this day:

1. rnr half PA
2. paradise coast int du/tri/10k
3. trilife half iron tri
4. lung cancer 5k
5. FD 5k
6. trilogy bonus du/tri

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). With 3 local events, scratch the next 2. The latter was closest in proximity, but I only felt like running. Both were inaugural races, so I chose the course I least get to run on, #5.

This was the race for redemption but only 1 problem- I woke up with an injury! By the grace of God, I was able to nearly match my time of yesterday in a minor league race. I began not even in the top ten, worked up to third overall by mile 1 and held for a mile before I was passed by some 'kid'. I hung on to the 4th slot in the final mile and blessed with the overall master victory. Runner's depot did well as both overall male (chris) and female (Emily) were taken and we all got plaques. The rest were medals (Louis took his age cat by storm) & co-owner chuck, 3rd.

Pre 911 weekend

Pre 911 weekend is upon us! Thursday will mark the actual anniversary. Race organizers want to beat that date to commemorate.

Saturday agenda-race?

Here's what I found for the first day of the first weekend in September:

1. Spartan race NJ, GA
2. the biggest loser off road NJ
3. Kelowna wine country half
4. 911 remembrance 5k
5. UPS 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 3 (out of FL). While the latter was closest in proximity, I been there done that. Therefore, I did the remaining that was near palm beach.

Let me sum it up clint eastwood style:

The good: podium, finisher medal
The bad: weather (rain, & humidity), not in top ten, 2 ag
The ugly: far, time, medal (not trophy)

Sunday agenda-race?

Here's what I found for the first sunday of the first weekend in September:

1. Spartan race NJ
2. the biggest loser off road NJ
3. Lehigh Valley Marathon
4. 911 freedom 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 3 (out of FL), leaving only the latter.

Let me sum this up clint eastwood style:

The good: time a bit better than yesterday, no rain
The bad: weather (heat & humidity), not in top ten
The ugly: didn't place (didn't get a trophy)