Merry Christmas! also, happy holidays, like Bob's birthday was Friday, Hanukkah began yesterday, Kwanzaa tomorrow. I couldn't find any races this weekend.
Saturday agenda-race?
No, but I did do the 12 miles of Christmas among hundreds of other athletes,
Sunday agenda-race?
Nope but I did a training walk (injured myself yesterday),
Sunday, December 25, 2016
Saturday, December 17, 2016
Jingle bell weekend II
Jingle bell weekend II has arrived. Prior to the weekend, on hump day evening, there was the coral springs holiday mile. I couldn't make that due to the distance and start time; besides, I don't measure up to the times required to place these days.
Saturday agenda-race?
Here is what I selected for this day:
1. Christmas Santa stroll 5k
2. delray beach jingle bell jog
3. its a wonderful run 5k
4. jingle bell jog (orig) 5k
When I was a spring chicken, I would've done the former as race #2, since it's a night race, despite the travel, to make a double header, but not! I cant hang with the latter; it is a high quality, high quantity event. I picked the next closest in proximity, #3. Clint time:
The good: podium, decent time under conditions
The bad: late start, no finisher medal, 3 age (I like to win)
The ugly: still sick, windy, some humidity
Sunday agenda-race?
1. Christmas sprint du/tri
2. wellington jingle bell run
3. lace 'em up on the levee 5k/10k
4. ft lauderdale jingle bell jog
5. Miami jingle bell jog
Although the furthest, I like the former but since still sick, I considered the rest (on the same coast). I went to the latter (closest in proximity) but the entry was exorbitant, so I ended up doing a training jog with Jeff Meyer. It was my first on the new course, which I didn't like. The ground was wet from previous rain.
Saturday agenda-race?
Here is what I selected for this day:
1. Christmas Santa stroll 5k
2. delray beach jingle bell jog
3. its a wonderful run 5k
4. jingle bell jog (orig) 5k
When I was a spring chicken, I would've done the former as race #2, since it's a night race, despite the travel, to make a double header, but not! I cant hang with the latter; it is a high quality, high quantity event. I picked the next closest in proximity, #3. Clint time:
The good: podium, decent time under conditions
The bad: late start, no finisher medal, 3 age (I like to win)
The ugly: still sick, windy, some humidity
Sunday agenda-race?
1. Christmas sprint du/tri
2. wellington jingle bell run
3. lace 'em up on the levee 5k/10k
4. ft lauderdale jingle bell jog
5. Miami jingle bell jog
Although the furthest, I like the former but since still sick, I considered the rest (on the same coast). I went to the latter (closest in proximity) but the entry was exorbitant, so I ended up doing a training jog with Jeff Meyer. It was my first on the new course, which I didn't like. The ground was wet from previous rain.
Saturday, December 10, 2016
Jingle bell weekend I
Jingle bell weekend I has arrived. Prior to the weekend, on hump day evening, there was the boca pal holiday mile. I couldn't make that due to the distance and start time; besides, I don't measure up to the times required to place these days.
Saturday agenda-race?
Here's what I found for this day:
1. Bonita springs ymca 5k
2. classics by the sea 5k/10k
3. river run 5k
4. jingle bell run ft laud
5. jingle bell run ymca
With enough local races, you can eliminate the former and skip the next 2 (palm beach). Of the remaining, I picked the latter (closest in proximity). Clint Eastwood time:
The good: podium, finisher medals, first trophy of the year, cool weather, pancakes
The bad: wind, 2nd age (I like to win), no staple food (bananas, oranges)
The ugly: sick (affected time), age cat changed to ten
Sunday agenda-race?
1. Honolulu marathon
2. Jeff Galloway 13.1
3. cape coral marathon
4. run for tomorrow half/5k
5. burger king 5k
You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). With enough local races, you can eliminate the the next 2. The latter was closest in proximity but I wanted to do other. Unfortunately, due to illness, I didn't race at all. :(
Saturday agenda-race?
Here's what I found for this day:
1. Bonita springs ymca 5k
2. classics by the sea 5k/10k
3. river run 5k
4. jingle bell run ft laud
5. jingle bell run ymca
With enough local races, you can eliminate the former and skip the next 2 (palm beach). Of the remaining, I picked the latter (closest in proximity). Clint Eastwood time:
The good: podium, finisher medals, first trophy of the year, cool weather, pancakes
The bad: wind, 2nd age (I like to win), no staple food (bananas, oranges)
The ugly: sick (affected time), age cat changed to ten
Sunday agenda-race?
1. Honolulu marathon
2. Jeff Galloway 13.1
3. cape coral marathon
4. run for tomorrow half/5k
5. burger king 5k
You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). With enough local races, you can eliminate the the next 2. The latter was closest in proximity but I wanted to do other. Unfortunately, due to illness, I didn't race at all. :(
Saturday, December 03, 2016
First weekend of the month
First weekend of the month is already here! Let the 'holidays' begin! Yesterday was a rare Friday night race (bill bone Sandi 5k). I had the chance to do it (much like I did last month) but opted against the drive (long like to Cuba, being over 90 miles).
Saturday agenda-race?
1. race for hope 5k
2. pnc family challenge 5k
3. holiday family fun 5k
4. trikw (du/tri)
Forget about the latter; key west is too far south. Spencer, the runners depot team captain put on #3, plus it is closest in proximity. Glass time. Half:
Full: I did a double (5k and 1 mile) and finished both, on podium (3 age)
Empty: Weather was windy and got humid as the sun rose, 4th on results, walked once (5k=bad but chose to do so in the mile because I was burnt from the 5k)
Sunday agenda-race?
1. cayman islands marathon
2. Barbados marathon
3. rnr San Antonio marathon
4. palm beach marathon
5. 5k for the kids
6. bvf 5k
You can automatically rule out the first 3 (out of USA). I failed last week so strike #4 as well. I went to both of the remaining but didn't do any of them. What happened? I got spooked at the latter because I was told only 1 deep, drove to the other but didn't have enough time for it. I helped pace a friend then went back and found out I would've placed at the one at was at; I would not have where I paced. What a bummer!
Saturday agenda-race?
1. race for hope 5k
2. pnc family challenge 5k
3. holiday family fun 5k
4. trikw (du/tri)
Forget about the latter; key west is too far south. Spencer, the runners depot team captain put on #3, plus it is closest in proximity. Glass time. Half:
Full: I did a double (5k and 1 mile) and finished both, on podium (3 age)
Empty: Weather was windy and got humid as the sun rose, 4th on results, walked once (5k=bad but chose to do so in the mile because I was burnt from the 5k)
Sunday agenda-race?
1. cayman islands marathon
2. Barbados marathon
3. rnr San Antonio marathon
4. palm beach marathon
5. 5k for the kids
6. bvf 5k
You can automatically rule out the first 3 (out of USA). I failed last week so strike #4 as well. I went to both of the remaining but didn't do any of them. What happened? I got spooked at the latter because I was told only 1 deep, drove to the other but didn't have enough time for it. I helped pace a friend then went back and found out I would've placed at the one at was at; I would not have where I paced. What a bummer!
Thursday, November 24, 2016
Thanksgiving weekend is here!
Thanksgiving weekend is here!
thursday agenda-race!
First of all, happy thanksgiving! There are tons of races on this day, an athletes dream! I force to reduce the selection to the following, but could only pick one:
1, run 4 the pies
2. jcc turkey trot 5k
3. tamarac turkey trot
4. ft lauderdale turkey trot
5. baptist turkey trot
6. Thanksgiving day 5k
Believe it or not, I been there, done that for all except maybe #4. Well, I chose the latter, the furthest from home. Time for the eastwood synopsis:
The good: finished with a decent time (just under 23 officially), finisher medal, weather (mid 60)
The bad: finisher medals limited to 700 (1000+ people)
The ugly: didnt place even with top 5 age normal
friday agenda-race?
Not! unless you participate in the black friday madness. I am forced to miss that as I must return home on this day.
saturday agenda-race?
It's small business saturday but it was over shadowed by the death of fidel castro the previous night.
Here is what I found:
1. mr thanksgiving du/tri
I had to pass on that to prepare for the next day. Lots of history this day. For me, it is the day I would run the jingle down mainstreet in miami lakes but unfortunately, it was cancelled many moons ago. For all in miami and of cuba, fidel castro finally died at the age of 90.
sunday agenda-race?
I only considered doing the space coast marathon. It is the 4th of the series, 3rd for me since I got locked out of the first one. I really wanted to sign up for the half but it sold out (registration began while I was doing A1A marathon). Unfortunately for me, after wardrobe malfunction (dropped glasses at mile 2), I couldnt get back in my groove. I took the worm hole once again (half) but got the perks I paid for.
monday agenda-cyber monday
Well, I'm not getting involved with that.
thursday agenda-race!
First of all, happy thanksgiving! There are tons of races on this day, an athletes dream! I force to reduce the selection to the following, but could only pick one:
1, run 4 the pies
2. jcc turkey trot 5k
3. tamarac turkey trot
4. ft lauderdale turkey trot
5. baptist turkey trot
6. Thanksgiving day 5k
Believe it or not, I been there, done that for all except maybe #4. Well, I chose the latter, the furthest from home. Time for the eastwood synopsis:
The good: finished with a decent time (just under 23 officially), finisher medal, weather (mid 60)
The bad: finisher medals limited to 700 (1000+ people)
The ugly: didnt place even with top 5 age normal
friday agenda-race?
Not! unless you participate in the black friday madness. I am forced to miss that as I must return home on this day.
saturday agenda-race?
It's small business saturday but it was over shadowed by the death of fidel castro the previous night.
Here is what I found:
1. mr thanksgiving du/tri
I had to pass on that to prepare for the next day. Lots of history this day. For me, it is the day I would run the jingle down mainstreet in miami lakes but unfortunately, it was cancelled many moons ago. For all in miami and of cuba, fidel castro finally died at the age of 90.
sunday agenda-race?
I only considered doing the space coast marathon. It is the 4th of the series, 3rd for me since I got locked out of the first one. I really wanted to sign up for the half but it sold out (registration began while I was doing A1A marathon). Unfortunately for me, after wardrobe malfunction (dropped glasses at mile 2), I couldnt get back in my groove. I took the worm hole once again (half) but got the perks I paid for.
monday agenda-cyber monday
Well, I'm not getting involved with that.
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Championship weekend
Championship weekend is here. Why do I say that? NASCAR series champion will be crowned at the homestead speedway Sunday.
Saturday agenda-race?
1. delray beach turkey trot
2. merrill lynch bull run
3. steps for healing 5k
Well, I've been there, done that for all so I picked the latter-closest in proximity.
Clint, take it away:
The good: podium, time within top 5 this year, weather
The bad: 2nd age (I like to win), some wind, 8 am start
The ugly: didn't break 23, not in top dozen, medal
Sunday agenda-race?
1. Brooklyn marathon
2. fall classic half
3. purple stride 5k
4. rockin rib run 10k
You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). I should have done the next one but I opted for the latter.
Eastwood time:
The good: didn't stop to walk, finisher medal, weather (except wind), swag bag
The bad: wind, time, field too fast to place
The ugly: parking, no podium
Saturday agenda-race?
1. delray beach turkey trot
2. merrill lynch bull run
3. steps for healing 5k
Well, I've been there, done that for all so I picked the latter-closest in proximity.
Clint, take it away:
The good: podium, time within top 5 this year, weather
The bad: 2nd age (I like to win), some wind, 8 am start
The ugly: didn't break 23, not in top dozen, medal
Sunday agenda-race?
1. Brooklyn marathon
2. fall classic half
3. purple stride 5k
4. rockin rib run 10k
You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). I should have done the next one but I opted for the latter.
Eastwood time:
The good: didn't stop to walk, finisher medal, weather (except wind), swag bag
The bad: wind, time, field too fast to place
The ugly: parking, no podium
Friday, November 11, 2016
Veteran's day weekend
Veteran's day weekend is here! I found a race, formerly known as the midpoint bridge run, now veterans day 5k. It is a night race on the west coast; I passed on that this year.
Saturday agenda-race?
Here's what I found for this day:
1. st Augustine 5k/10k
2. heroes for education 5k
3. fantasy of lights 5k
4. heart in hand 5k
5. key largo bridge run half/5k/10k
6. Miami wild run and walk
I definitely skipped the former (north FL). I been there, done that on all remaining, so that is where I went. I had a chance at a double header mixing any with #3 but I am struggling just to do a decent 5k, so I passed on that.
Glass time! Half:
Full: finishers medal, top age, breakfast at golden corral, weather
Empty: late start, no overall or master, odd age (10 yr) groups (mine=45-54), only top age gets an award, paper certificate
Sunday agenda-race?
1. rnr las Vegas marathon
2. st Augustine half
3. loop around the lake 6k
4. ft lauderdale 13.1 marathon
5. Miami shores 5k
6. Miami man du/tri
You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). With enough local events, I pass on the next. The closest in proximity was the latter but with no swimmer, forget the tri. I could do a du but only the half iron distance, which I am not ready to repeat at this time. I usually do the half but this time I opted for a 5k. Let's do this Clint style:
The good: podium, 7 seconds from '16 PR, decent weather
The bad: paper certificate, no finisher medal, 2 loops
The ugly: only top 2 overall, master (kind of good they even had), age group, parking harassment
In conclusion: paper certificate weekend. How cheap can you get?
Saturday agenda-race?
Here's what I found for this day:
1. st Augustine 5k/10k
2. heroes for education 5k
3. fantasy of lights 5k
4. heart in hand 5k
5. key largo bridge run half/5k/10k
6. Miami wild run and walk
I definitely skipped the former (north FL). I been there, done that on all remaining, so that is where I went. I had a chance at a double header mixing any with #3 but I am struggling just to do a decent 5k, so I passed on that.
Glass time! Half:
Full: finishers medal, top age, breakfast at golden corral, weather
Empty: late start, no overall or master, odd age (10 yr) groups (mine=45-54), only top age gets an award, paper certificate
Sunday agenda-race?
1. rnr las Vegas marathon
2. st Augustine half
3. loop around the lake 6k
4. ft lauderdale 13.1 marathon
5. Miami shores 5k
6. Miami man du/tri
You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). With enough local events, I pass on the next. The closest in proximity was the latter but with no swimmer, forget the tri. I could do a du but only the half iron distance, which I am not ready to repeat at this time. I usually do the half but this time I opted for a 5k. Let's do this Clint style:
The good: podium, 7 seconds from '16 PR, decent weather
The bad: paper certificate, no finisher medal, 2 loops
The ugly: only top 2 overall, master (kind of good they even had), age group, parking harassment
In conclusion: paper certificate weekend. How cheap can you get?
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