Post hurricane Irma

Post hurricane Irma; the aftermath! The most damage occurred where the eye hit, cudjoe key. However, there was widespread damage all over the state as it went north, first continuing on the west side (marco island, naples), through central (tampa, near Orlando) and past north florida, near the capital into Georgia and beyond. As of this post, still are large percentage of florida out of power. Of course, this affects the race scene. A rare Thursday night 5k (sprint and sip) was postponed.

Saturday agenda-race?

1. red sox fenway park marathon
2. air force marathon
3. marine corps half
4. mr ft Desoto du/tri
5. friends of the poor 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 3 (out of FL). The remaining were postponed, therefore, all I could do is train.

Sunday agenda-race?

1. navy-air force half
2. rnr PA half
3. the next step is the cure 5k
4. optime 5k
5. golden beach 5k
6. bad ass trail race 5k/10k

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). The rest were either postponed, or cancelled, except the latter, which I found out after the fact, was still on. I went to #5, and found out the hard way it too was cancelled, however, without notice.

Well, since I went all the way up there, I intended to 'run' and did such as training. However, not at golden beach but rather, Aventura. The 5k went well.

Conclusion:

The obvious, no races!

Hurricane Irma!

Hurricane Irma! It started up last week and has steadily approached, building up to a category 5, bigger and stronger than hurricane Andrew, wider than florida at about 700 miles. Check out what I had planned; naturally, all have been cancelled but some moved to another date.

Saturday agenda:

1. remember the fallen 5k/10k
2. jeff annas firefighter 5k
3. coral springs remembrance 5k
4. sickle cell 5k
5. tunnels to towers 5k
6. ups 5k

The former was the furthest (FL west coast), while the latter was closest in Miami, near where I used to work; all nullified by Irma!

Sunday agenda:

1. fire hero 5k
2. mr trilogy du/tri bonus round

The former was the first race scheduled by runner's depot this running season, while the latter was the last of the trilogy series; all nullified by Irma!

This no doubt is an early post because once it arrives, I will likely not have power. Prayers out to all, including my family, friends and I.

Labor day weekend

Labor day weekend is here! Best of all, so is the running season! Therefore, by the grace of God, I shall attempt a trifecta.

Saturday agenda-race?

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

1. save the jaguar 5k
2. art walk 4 autism 5k
3. gorun labor day 5k

I found a race in my normal tri-county area, with the former the furthest and the latter the closest in proximity. Guess which one I did?

Naturally, I took the latter, especially since gas prices went up since hurricane Harvey. Clint synopsis:

The good: completed my first 5k of the '17-'18 run season, finisher medal
The bad: still hot and humid, not cleared to run
The ugly: obviously, didn't place; however, even healthy, I wouldn't have (way too fast)

Sunday agenda-race?

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

1. Disneyland half, 10k, 5k
2. rnr Virginia beach half, 5k
3. mr labor day du/tri
4. king of the hill 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). I not in the shape for the next plus I already signed up for the latter. Eastwood synopsis:

The good: completed my second 5k of the '17-'18 run season, finisher medal
The bad: still hot and humid, not cleared to run
The ugly: obviously, didn't place; however, even healthy, I wouldn't have. I walked beside a friend to do a surprisingly decent time, considering. She was amazed that my walk was about as fast as her running.

Monday agenda-race?

Here is what I found for the first Monday of the month:

1. canes cross country classic
2. john clay 5k
3. labor day 5k

I have done the former but it is the furthest away. The next is also on the west coast, so I picked the latter. Clint Eastwood time:

The good: completed my third 5k of the '17-'18 run season, thus completing the trifecta
The bad: still hot and humid, not cleared to run
The ugly: no finisher medal, obviously, didn't place; however, if healthy, I could have

In conclusion, the count down:

3 events (5k) completed
2 finisher medals
1 great weekend (trifecta completed)
0 awards (boo hoo)

Last weekend of the month

Last weekend of the month is already here! Prior to this weekend, a total eclipse occurred on Monday in certain parts of the world; where I live, about 78 %. Also, hurricane Harvey began and went through much of texas, causing great damage.

Saturday agenda-race?

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

1. rampage 5k
2. tutu 2 mile fun run
3. greek 5k (fun run)
4. down2earth trail runs

Unfortunately, I didn't race for the following reasons:

1. not cleared to run
2. projected to rain
3. a bit far (naples) or only a fun run, except the latter (trail)

I opted to train instead, but was attacked early in by a bee, forcing me to jog back; I finished walking at home.

Sunday agenda-race?

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

1. summers end 5k fun run

Besides not being cleared to run, I passed on the afformentioned for the following reasons:

1. fun run
2. far (palm beach)
3. nite event

Therefore, time to train. I completed 3 1/2 miles. Please wish me luck for a better month coming up; this one was disastrous for me.

Total eclipse weekend

Total eclipse weekend. The event actually will occur on Monday, along with the first day of school but this weekend precedes it. It seems like a total eclipse on races as well.

Saturday agenda-race?

Here's what I located the Saturday prior to the eclipse:

1. jasper highlands half (TN)
2. ft Desoto du/tri

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL); I only picked it because like the name. I passed on the latter due to both distance and lack of training. Instead I decided to train locally.

 Sunday agenda-race?

Here's what I located the Sunday prior to the eclipse:

 I couldn't find any so a training I went.

Near mid month crisis

Near mid month crisis is here! Officially on Tuesday; along the way, I have jury duty and physical therapy.

Saturday agenda-race?

Here is what I considered for today:

1. 13.1 grand rapids
2. cape 5k

You can automaticaly rule out the former (out of FL). I passed on the later (west side of FL) and instead, did some training.

Sunday agenda-race?

Here is what I considered for this day:

1. trilogy #3 du/tri

Let's try this clint style:

The good: I went to the aforementioned event and volunteered, no wind
The bad: hot and humid
The ugly: didn't compete

First weekend of the month

First weekend of the month is here! And it is hot as heck!

Saturday agenda-race?

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

1. greyhound dash 5k
2. furnace 5k
3. loggerhead tri
4. cobra 5k

I did the latter because it was closest in proximity. However, it still was far (Boynton beach)! Yesterday, I went to a specialist and was still not given the all clear to run, so I walked. I actually did better than expected but no award for that; I did get a finisher medal.

Sunday agenda-race?

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

1. wob 4k

Guess what I did? Well, I experienced some back pain and didn't recover with enough time to make the trip up (1 1/2 hrs) so I opted to train; I did over a 5k.