Transition weekend is upon us!
Saturday agenda-race!
Here's what I had planned on the last day of this month:
1. race for the arts 5k
2. fight for air climb
3. hearts at work 5k
4. 5k on the runway
5. battle frog
6. festival 5k
7. heart and sole glow run
All events within the tri county area, with the former as the furthest north and the latter as the furthest south plus also a night event, enabling a double header. However, the latter is not a race, so it's ruled out. With enough running events, I passed on #2 and #5. I 'wimped out' and chose the closest in proximity (la penultima).
This time I will use the glass synopsis:
Half full: won age group, made the bakers dozen, sub 18 time, with first mile sub 5!
Half empty: course was short (reason why time so fast), medal, warm-hot + windy
Sunday agenda-race
Here's what I had planned on the first day of march:
1. Excalibur ten miler
2. hooters to hooters half
3. total health 5k
4. jafco in my sneakers 5k
5. bayfront challenge tri
6. 13.1 half
7. carnival Miami 5k
Can you believe that almost half of the events are in Miami? With that in mind, I considered the last 3. Without a swimmer, #5 is out. I have done the latter in the past as a walk or as an 8k running, but don't remember doing the 5k at the 13.1 so that's what I chose.
It was a windy day, with a few turns and a sharp turn around; not my favorite. There was nothing home to write about but I was pleased to make the podium (2nd age), and top ten, earning a plaque, my first award in that series. On second thought, maybe that is something to write home about.
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Last full weekend of the month
Last full weekend of the month is upon us!
Saturday agenda-race!
Today is like runner's heaven:
1. run in the gardens 5k
2. sunmart 5k
3. lakes of the meadow 5k
4. safewalk 5k
5. race for faith 5k/10k
6. riverbend green 5k
7. 5k for a better day
8. funky fun run on 13th st
9. everglades ultra
10. Edison festival of lights
11. gasparilla 15k/5k
Believe it or not, most of the above are local (tri county area), so I definitely passed on the last 3. Logically speaking, the closest in proximity (2,3,4) would make the most sense but the Lord made it possible for a double header in broward. I rarely turn those down. Please note, wind was a factor in both events.
Event #1-5k for a better day
Clint eastwood synopsis:
The good: podium, top ten, unique award
The bad: 2nd master (missed top by 10+ seconds)
The ugly: course (turns)
Event #2-funky fun run on 13th st
Clint eastwood synopsis:
The good: podium, top ten
The bad: address on flyer, would be top master (4 oa) except for bad place categories
The ugly: only 1 oa & given 3rd (age cat 40+)
Sunday agenda-race!
Here's what I found for this day:
1. Tokyo marathon
2. gasparilla half and various other distances
3. tour de broward
4. emb(race) 5k/10k/half
5. 5k for kids
You can automatically rule out the former (out of US). The latter was closest in proximity but poorest in categories (top 2 oa and ten year age). With local events, skip the second also. Due to my lack of long runs, I chose #4. On top of that, it was an inaugural. My goal was simple, under 2 hours, then collect my finishers medal; my time would be impossible for the podium. My goal was met but to my surprise and by the grace of God, I placed 2nd in my age group!
Saturday agenda-race!
Today is like runner's heaven:
1. run in the gardens 5k
2. sunmart 5k
3. lakes of the meadow 5k
4. safewalk 5k
5. race for faith 5k/10k
6. riverbend green 5k
7. 5k for a better day
8. funky fun run on 13th st
9. everglades ultra
10. Edison festival of lights
11. gasparilla 15k/5k
Believe it or not, most of the above are local (tri county area), so I definitely passed on the last 3. Logically speaking, the closest in proximity (2,3,4) would make the most sense but the Lord made it possible for a double header in broward. I rarely turn those down. Please note, wind was a factor in both events.
Event #1-5k for a better day
Clint eastwood synopsis:
The good: podium, top ten, unique award
The bad: 2nd master (missed top by 10+ seconds)
The ugly: course (turns)
Event #2-funky fun run on 13th st
Clint eastwood synopsis:
The good: podium, top ten
The bad: address on flyer, would be top master (4 oa) except for bad place categories
The ugly: only 1 oa & given 3rd (age cat 40+)
Sunday agenda-race!
Here's what I found for this day:
1. Tokyo marathon
2. gasparilla half and various other distances
3. tour de broward
4. emb(race) 5k/10k/half
5. 5k for kids
You can automatically rule out the former (out of US). The latter was closest in proximity but poorest in categories (top 2 oa and ten year age). With local events, skip the second also. Due to my lack of long runs, I chose #4. On top of that, it was an inaugural. My goal was simple, under 2 hours, then collect my finishers medal; my time would be impossible for the podium. My goal was met but to my surprise and by the grace of God, I placed 2nd in my age group!
Saturday, February 14, 2015
Valentine's weekend
Valentine's weekend is upon us (good)! Yesterday was Friday the 13th (bad). This also marks the middle of the month!
Saturday agenda-race!
This is what I planned today:
1. run wild 5k
2. ft Lauderdale Valentine's day 5k
3. barrier free 5k
The former was the best choice since it was closest in proximity but I picked the latter because I don't remember ever doing it. The weather was quite cold but luckily, no real wind. This was my tune up race. Now for the clint eastwood synopsis:
The good: podium!
The bad: 2nd (I like to win), a little too cold, distance to race, generic medal
The ugly: not top ten, women got past me
Sunday agenda-race!
Here's what I planned for this day:
1. A1A marathon/half
Guess which one I did? There comes a time when you should give back (to the community); this was that day. My contribution was to do the 2nd half of the 4 hour marathon pacing. It was even colder this day, no wind at beginning but picked up during the run. I crossed the finish on point + or - seconds. I helped to make the day of many in the group, along with the 'relay' starter. I loved the ten year anniversary medal.
Saturday agenda-race!
This is what I planned today:
1. run wild 5k
2. ft Lauderdale Valentine's day 5k
3. barrier free 5k
The former was the best choice since it was closest in proximity but I picked the latter because I don't remember ever doing it. The weather was quite cold but luckily, no real wind. This was my tune up race. Now for the clint eastwood synopsis:
The good: podium!
The bad: 2nd (I like to win), a little too cold, distance to race, generic medal
The ugly: not top ten, women got past me
Sunday agenda-race!
Here's what I planned for this day:
1. A1A marathon/half
Guess which one I did? There comes a time when you should give back (to the community); this was that day. My contribution was to do the 2nd half of the 4 hour marathon pacing. It was even colder this day, no wind at beginning but picked up during the run. I crossed the finish on point + or - seconds. I helped to make the day of many in the group, along with the 'relay' starter. I loved the ten year anniversary medal.
Saturday, February 07, 2015
The first full weekend of February
The first full weekend of February is upon us! Last week began also black history month. Have you ever noticed that we get the shortest month of the year while Hispanics get one of the longest?
Saturday agenda-race!
Here's what I found for today:
1. ragnar relay FL
2. drawn to the beach 5k
3. walk 4 wishes 5k
4. healthy heart 5k/10k
5. sari center 5k
6. st Thomas alumni fun run
7. dolphin cycling challenge day 1
The former actually began yesterday. Usually done by a team of a dozen people but there are some ultra marathon maniacs out there. In any case, I passed on that. Surprisingly, all events are local, with some closer than others. Teammate brian sharkey did a double with #2 and #3 but unfortunately, I missed that op by taking #4, an inaugural race (not the venue).
Now for the clint eastwood synopsis:
The good: podium and top ten, finisher wood
The bad: course with rolling hills, 2nd (always want to win), beat by a woman
The ugly: wind, missed 1st by 6 secs
Sunday agenda-race!
Not as many as the last agenda but nevertheless:
1. dolphin cycling challenge day 2 (5k)
2. run thru central park
3. eagle 5k
4. madd dash 5k
5. surfside beach 5k
Surprisingly, all events are local, with some closer than others. I was compelled to support #2 because it is a club event. To my expectations and dismay, I would not place.
It's glass time:
Half full: beat the last race's time, weather great (cool with no wind)
Half empty: no where near top 3 age nor ten overall, beat by more than a few females
I just kept thinking, like Sherman, 'I am just here so I wont get fined (penalized)'.
Saturday agenda-race!
Here's what I found for today:
1. ragnar relay FL
2. drawn to the beach 5k
3. walk 4 wishes 5k
4. healthy heart 5k/10k
5. sari center 5k
6. st Thomas alumni fun run
7. dolphin cycling challenge day 1
The former actually began yesterday. Usually done by a team of a dozen people but there are some ultra marathon maniacs out there. In any case, I passed on that. Surprisingly, all events are local, with some closer than others. Teammate brian sharkey did a double with #2 and #3 but unfortunately, I missed that op by taking #4, an inaugural race (not the venue).
Now for the clint eastwood synopsis:
The good: podium and top ten, finisher wood
The bad: course with rolling hills, 2nd (always want to win), beat by a woman
The ugly: wind, missed 1st by 6 secs
Sunday agenda-race!
Not as many as the last agenda but nevertheless:
1. dolphin cycling challenge day 2 (5k)
2. run thru central park
3. eagle 5k
4. madd dash 5k
5. surfside beach 5k
Surprisingly, all events are local, with some closer than others. I was compelled to support #2 because it is a club event. To my expectations and dismay, I would not place.
It's glass time:
Half full: beat the last race's time, weather great (cool with no wind)
Half empty: no where near top 3 age nor ten overall, beat by more than a few females
I just kept thinking, like Sherman, 'I am just here so I wont get fined (penalized)'.
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Super bowl weekend
Super bowl weekend is upon us! It is also a transition weekend.
Saturday agenda-race!
Here is what I found for the last day of January:
1. Melbourne 8k/5k
2. race for the cure
3. Hoofin it for hope 5k
4. black light run
I passed on the former since there are enough local races. I could've done the latter for a double but it is not a race (fun only), so good bye to that. Neither is the second unless you are fast like Ronnie; strike that one, leaving the remaining.
It was an inaugural and a rare one in homestead. In all actuality, it seemed more like the Redlands and was at a winery. The course was straight forward and a bit boring but was different. Clint eastwood break down:
The good: top ten and podium, cold weather
The bad: some wind, generic medal, 8 am start
The ugly: entry fee, parking (grass/dirt), bathroom closed 20 till start
Sunday agenda-race!
Here is what I found for the first day of February:
1. Melbourne marathon/half
2. butterfly 5k
3. bay harbor island 5k
I passed on the former since there are enough local races. As for the remaining, I been to both, therefore, I pick the latter (closest in proximity).
The good: top ten and podium, cool weather
The bad: generic medal, 8 am start, very windy, lost on master, beat by a fast girl
The ugly: very windy, course (grated bridge), incorrect time (didn't match clock)
Ironically, I got the same overall position (6) on both days and same podium slot (first age).
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Final full weekend of the month
Final full weekend of the month is here!
Saturday agenda-race!
Today was the day to race:
1. Spartan SoCal super
2. cypress sprint 5k
3. ribeye 5k
4. rotary dash for a difference 5k
5. tropical 5k
You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). The latter is the usual and most sensible choice (closest in proximity) but I found a chance for a double header. Of the remaining, I passed on #4.
Morning race- cypress sprint 5k
Weather was lousy. It rained up until the start so the ground was wet and (flat) bridge sections slippery. On top of that, very windy. I almost did the walk but didn't want to be under those conditions for a longer period of time. In hindsight, a good move as the top 2 registered walkers ran, with the top faster than I can run, let alone walk. By the grace of God, I made the dirty dozen and won my age group; that was the glass half full. The glass half empty was my medal was not produced so I left the race without the hardware I earned (said to be mailed).
Afternoon race-ribeye 5k
The good news is the ground was dry. The change was more heat (still nice though) and a lot more wind. Let's break it down clint style:
The good: time and position improved from earlier race
The bad: battery died and almost didn't make this race, no master title
The ugly: generic dog tag as award, had to beg for tech shirt, post race (mostly pay for food)
Sunday agenda-race!
1. Spartan SoCal sprint
2. rnr new Orleans marathon
3. Ocala marathon
4. suncoast half marathon
5. florida challenge half
6. Miami marathon/half
You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). The latter is the usual and most sensible choice (closest in proximity) but I was out of town and couldn't get back in time, therefore I skipped all races. This became a day of rest. Can you believe that?
Saturday agenda-race!
Today was the day to race:
1. Spartan SoCal super
2. cypress sprint 5k
3. ribeye 5k
4. rotary dash for a difference 5k
5. tropical 5k
You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). The latter is the usual and most sensible choice (closest in proximity) but I found a chance for a double header. Of the remaining, I passed on #4.
Morning race- cypress sprint 5k
Weather was lousy. It rained up until the start so the ground was wet and (flat) bridge sections slippery. On top of that, very windy. I almost did the walk but didn't want to be under those conditions for a longer period of time. In hindsight, a good move as the top 2 registered walkers ran, with the top faster than I can run, let alone walk. By the grace of God, I made the dirty dozen and won my age group; that was the glass half full. The glass half empty was my medal was not produced so I left the race without the hardware I earned (said to be mailed).
Afternoon race-ribeye 5k
The good news is the ground was dry. The change was more heat (still nice though) and a lot more wind. Let's break it down clint style:
The good: time and position improved from earlier race
The bad: battery died and almost didn't make this race, no master title
The ugly: generic dog tag as award, had to beg for tech shirt, post race (mostly pay for food)
Sunday agenda-race!
1. Spartan SoCal sprint
2. rnr new Orleans marathon
3. Ocala marathon
4. suncoast half marathon
5. florida challenge half
6. Miami marathon/half
You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). The latter is the usual and most sensible choice (closest in proximity) but I was out of town and couldn't get back in time, therefore I skipped all races. This became a day of rest. Can you believe that?
Saturday, January 17, 2015
Dr. Martin Luther King jr
Dr. Martin Luther King jr (MLK) weekend is upon us! He is the only other hero I have behind Jesus Christ.
Saturday agenda-race!
Here's what I found 4 today:
1. komen race 4 the cure Bahamas
2. ringling bridge run
3. Honda classic 5k
4. brandons run
5. Miramar-pines 5k/10k
You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL/US). With enough local races, I passed on the next one as well. I wound up doing #3, the furthest of the remaining. It turned out to be a challenging course with rolling hills & turns, one was a bit steep. Let me break it down clint style:
The good: made the podium, finishers medals, sub 21
The bad: 2 ag, wet ground (fog)
The ugly: the course, travel to race
Sunday agenda-race!
1. Bahamas marathon
2. Bermuda marathon
3. key west half
4. naples half
5. davie road race
6. gift of life 5k
You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL/US). Naples has always been my tradition, so that eliminates everything else. I finished under 1:50, best in a long time but left with blisters and tightness.
Monday agenda-MLK 5k
Yep, a rare weekday race on an important holiday. This year, I thought sure I would lose as for the first time I can remember, juan Yanes, a top racewalker signed up to race. At the start, he immediately passed me and maintained a lead through 2 miles. After that, amazingly, he began to fade. I debated whether or not to pass him but I felt good with my pace so I continued. I didn't go at max since I figured this may be some type of strategy. By the grace of God, I did like the seahawks by coming from behind to win. It was history for me as I had never beaten him before ever. This miracle blessing seemed impossible since this was among my worst times plus I was still suffering from tightness & injury from the half.
Saturday agenda-race!
Here's what I found 4 today:
1. komen race 4 the cure Bahamas
2. ringling bridge run
3. Honda classic 5k
4. brandons run
5. Miramar-pines 5k/10k
You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL/US). With enough local races, I passed on the next one as well. I wound up doing #3, the furthest of the remaining. It turned out to be a challenging course with rolling hills & turns, one was a bit steep. Let me break it down clint style:
The good: made the podium, finishers medals, sub 21
The bad: 2 ag, wet ground (fog)
The ugly: the course, travel to race
Sunday agenda-race!
1. Bahamas marathon
2. Bermuda marathon
3. key west half
4. naples half
5. davie road race
6. gift of life 5k
You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL/US). Naples has always been my tradition, so that eliminates everything else. I finished under 1:50, best in a long time but left with blisters and tightness.
Monday agenda-MLK 5k
Yep, a rare weekday race on an important holiday. This year, I thought sure I would lose as for the first time I can remember, juan Yanes, a top racewalker signed up to race. At the start, he immediately passed me and maintained a lead through 2 miles. After that, amazingly, he began to fade. I debated whether or not to pass him but I felt good with my pace so I continued. I didn't go at max since I figured this may be some type of strategy. By the grace of God, I did like the seahawks by coming from behind to win. It was history for me as I had never beaten him before ever. This miracle blessing seemed impossible since this was among my worst times plus I was still suffering from tightness & injury from the half.
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