Independence weekend

Independence weekend is upon us! Thankfully, I began yesterday (state observes day prior or after if holiday fall on a weekend).

Saturday agenda-race!

Happy 4th! 'Tons' of races today. Here is what I considered:

1. boiler maker
2. peach tree 10k
3. moes firecracker 5k
4. firecracker 5k
5. star spangled 5k
6. Weston 5k
7. mr independence day du/tri
8. sole runners j45k

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). Normally, I would've done the latter (inaugural plus closest to home) but with yesterday off, I went up to lady's house, eliminating any race on my coast. Of the remaining, only 3 & 4 haven't been done before; I took the latter.

Nothing to write home about, so I break it down clint style:

The good: podium, 1 ag, weather a bit cooler than miami
The bad: still a bit hot, not in top 40, beat by 2 women
The ugly: not under 22, travel

Sunday agenda-race?

Not ! I couldn't find any. I ran about 5 easy miles on the west side. It was much hotter and more humid.

Final weekend of june

Final weekend of june is upon us!

Saturday agenda-race?

Here is what I considered for the last Saturday of june:

1. napa valley half
2. Spartan race MN, UT
3. siesta key tri/du
4. down2earth cross country run 10k/5k
5. foam glow 5k
6. freedom 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). I passed on the next (furthest race), #4 (grass, dirt, etc) and #5 is out because it is a fun run. Therefore the latter won but unfortunately, a sudden injury occurred (left hip) so I completed it as an easy training run.

Sunday agenda-race?

Here is what I considered for the last Sunday of june:

1.  down2earth trail run half/10k/5k
2.  down 2 nite 5k trail run

Not much to choose from. With having enough trouble with normal turf, I passed on all and sadly, close out the month with only 2 races completed. That was the bad news. The good news is placing 100%. I pray next month, although with few events, will be much better.

Father's day weekend

Father's day weekend is upon us! sunday is the recognized day but also officially begins summer on the calendar.

Saturday agenda-race!

Here is what I found for the last day of spring:

1. grandma's marathon
2. biggest loser half IL
3. run for the sea
4. sugden stride 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). The next, although on the same coast as I, was a 4 miler, so I chose the latter. Nothing to write home about, so clint, take it away:

The good: podium,5 deep age awards
The bad: hot and humid, medal, distance
The ugly: double dip bumped me to 4th age

Sunday agenda-race?

Here is what I found for the first day of summer:

1. vancouver half
2. fathers day 5k
3. mr trilogy #1

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). The next seemed to be a fun run and if I struggled in a 5k, definitely not ready for the latter, so I opted to train on my inlines.

Mid month crisis

Mid month crisis has arrived once again! Well, close enough anyway.

Saturday agenda-race?

Here's what I found for this day:

1. rnr seattle marathon
2. cpr 5k
3. nw express track and field

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). The latter actually began on Friday and goes through sunday. It was held at a new venue (broward). if my lady wasn't in town, i may have considered it. I actually signed up for the remainder but it proved to be too far of a drive, therefore I settled for a light workout with my lady.

Sunday agenda-race?

Here's what I dug up for this day:

1. muck rabbit trail run 11k/6k

So far, this is a nightmare weekend for a runner like me. I had to pass on this race (the only one I found) because I couldn't guarantee I could complete the event and get my lady to the train station in time, not to mention the morning drive; more training.

First weekend (June)

First weekend (June) is upon us!

Saturday agenda-race!

Here is what I found on the first Saturday of the month:

1. Chicago 13.1 marathon
2. Spartan race NY, CA
3. muttsquerade 5k
4. fight 4 air climb

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). The latter was the closest one, but not a 5k (stairs). Therefore, I  did the remaining event.

Back to clint style:

The good: podium
The bad: hot, humid, 3 age (I wished for 1st)
The ugly: fell out after finished and was forced against will in ambulance to hospital with threat of arrest (cop was present).

Sunday agenda-race?

Here is what I found on the first Sunday of the month:

1. the biggest loser half/5k PA
2. run for the ribbons 5k

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). Guess what I did? Wrong! I actually decided not to race due to the medical mishap the previous day.

Final weekend (May)

Final weekend (May) is upon us!

Saturday agenda-race!

Here is what I found on the last Saturday of the month:

1. VA wine country half
2. Spartan race NY, OH
3. singer island du/tri
4. chocolate sundae 5k
5. hero 5k
6. zoo 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). The last 2 were the closest since the remaining where in palm beach. The latter was THE closest one, therefore my choice.

I have bitter/sweet memories here, mostly sweet, but unfortunately, my last visit here is where I had a health issue. Even then, it was sweet since I was the first overall male; tainted victory since a woman beat me. It didn't look good at the start since it began raining and lasted over a half hour, the already late start (8) was delayed another 15 minutes, now the ground was all wet and as the sun came out during the race, the humidity and heat increased. By the grace of God, I lead the entire race (although a kid caught up by mile 1 then dropped) and won the entire race; nobody in front (other than rick on the lead bike)! While I got the glory, I was disappointed with the generic medal that showed various Olympic events and a torch but the flip side was totally blank; no idea what event it was for. My medal was exactly the same as an age group winner.

Sunday agenda-race?

Here is what I found on the last Sunday of the month:

1. rnr san diego marathon
2. Spartan race OH
3. the biggest loser half/5k PA
4. twilight 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 3 (out of FL). Guess what I did? Wrong! I actually decided not to race but did go for race walk training.

Memorial day weekend

Memorial day weekend is upon us! While most are out partying or at beach, don't forget that you are able to do that through the sacrifice of those soldiers who paid the ultimate price.

Saturday agenda-race?

Here is what I found for today:

1. mosquito 10k
2. soldier rush obstacle 5k
3. down 2 earth cross country 5k

Can you believe I didn't race? Its true. The former was on the west coast where there's brush fire. I am having enough trouble with standard races so forget about one with obstacles. The latter is similar to an upcoming race, so its better I rest for that. I pulled out my inlines for the first time since ..??

Sunday agenda-race!

1. Ottawa marathon
2. ives 5k
3. Miami man speedway edition

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL/US). I am not ready for another half iron duathlon and without a swimmer, I pass on the latter. Guess what I did?

This is the upcoming cross country race. Last year was 2 loops, this year improved to only 1. It got to be hot and humid. By the grace of God, I won my age group and got a nice trophy despite being misdirected, losing some time.

Monday agenda-race!

Happy memorial day! While there are plenty of events held this day, I only considered the following:

1. judicata 5k
2. pineapple 5k
3. memorial day classic 5k
4. Weston memorial day 5k

I passed on the former since it's located far on the west side of FL. The next was far but on same coast. I usually do the latter but chose the remaining.

Back to the clint eastwood synopsis:

The good: podium, finisher pie
The bad: heat, humidity, wind, no finisher medal, 2 sharp turnarounds
The ugly: barely made the podium (3 ag), time