Palm sunday weekend is upon us! It is also the last weekend of March.
Saturday agenda-race!
This is what I have planned for the last Saturday of the month:
1. texas half
2. race for women's wellness half/5k
You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). Guess which one I did?
Other than the wind, weather was perfect (low to mid 60), course was flat with no turn arounds, just like I like (external conditions great). Unfortunately, my internal conditions were not. I felt kind of sick and knee hurt. The poor/lack of training reflected during the race, making it harder to run. Thankfully, by the grace of God, I still got 2nd in my age, just with a slower time. I love the fact that finisher medals were given out, even in the 5k!
Sunday agenda-race!
This is what I have planned for the last Sunday of the month:
1. rnr san Francisco half
2. tri cocoa village
3. FL brain cancer 5k
4. USATF FL 5k championship
5. trisickle 5k
6. Utriathlon
You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). Without a swimmer, the latter and #2 is out. Of the remaining, I picked the closest in proximity-#5.
A number of things went wrong.
1. flyer says start is at 7. running forum said 7:30. online has 8. Well, it was the latter but delayed
2. no race aps
3. no tshirt unless you pay extra, only a generic bib #
4. course. cylist took leaders on path (wrong) while the rest went the other way (no signage). I was 4th but dropped behind trailing pack. Both packs converge from different directions to the finish.
Although the pack did a shorter course, hence the record times, I still managed to win my age group (ten year). My overall position was naturally affected; happy I got a generic medal.
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Spring is here!
Spring is here! Officially, as of yesterday but in florida, it felt like it began weeks ago.
Saturday agenda-race!
Here's what I found for the first Saturday of spring:
1. rnr marathon TX
2. GA marathon
3. support our troops 5k/10k
4. first Brazilian church 5k
5. running with danny 5k
6. the color rave glow run 5k
You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). The latter would have provided for a double header in terms of participation but it was a fun run, so I passed on that. I picked #5 because it was the first time being held at Hialeah park but not an inaugural. However, the course was, so rick (time keeper) kept saying that the winner will set the course record and everybody will have course PRs.
Check this out clint style:
The good: podium, top ten
The bad: no master, no finisher medal, ten year age
The ugly: late start, course (caused 2 mishaps) with last mile on dirt
Sunday agenda-race!
Here's what I found for the first Sunday of spring:
1. FL beach halfathon/5k
2. run walk 4 paws 5k
3. kendras kisses 5k
4. tribute to the military 5k
5. greenway bike festival
With enough local events, I passed on the former and with enough running events, the latter. Definitely skipped the latter (ride, not race). I should've tried #2 (don't remember doing it) but went tried and true. #4 would be the most logical (closest in proximity) but the venue was changed. I decided to keep the streak of attendance with the remainder.
The good: podium
The bad: 2nd age, medal instead of trophy, not top dozen
The ugly: course (5 hills), humidity, internal condition, 2 females in front
I wound up leaving injured and feeling worse than after a marathon; think due to illness & lack of sleep (loud music past midnight).
Saturday agenda-race!
Here's what I found for the first Saturday of spring:
1. rnr marathon TX
2. GA marathon
3. support our troops 5k/10k
4. first Brazilian church 5k
5. running with danny 5k
6. the color rave glow run 5k
You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). The latter would have provided for a double header in terms of participation but it was a fun run, so I passed on that. I picked #5 because it was the first time being held at Hialeah park but not an inaugural. However, the course was, so rick (time keeper) kept saying that the winner will set the course record and everybody will have course PRs.
Check this out clint style:
The good: podium, top ten
The bad: no master, no finisher medal, ten year age
The ugly: late start, course (caused 2 mishaps) with last mile on dirt
Sunday agenda-race!
Here's what I found for the first Sunday of spring:
1. FL beach halfathon/5k
2. run walk 4 paws 5k
3. kendras kisses 5k
4. tribute to the military 5k
5. greenway bike festival
With enough local events, I passed on the former and with enough running events, the latter. Definitely skipped the latter (ride, not race). I should've tried #2 (don't remember doing it) but went tried and true. #4 would be the most logical (closest in proximity) but the venue was changed. I decided to keep the streak of attendance with the remainder.
The good: podium
The bad: 2nd age, medal instead of trophy, not top dozen
The ugly: course (5 hills), humidity, internal condition, 2 females in front
I wound up leaving injured and feeling worse than after a marathon; think due to illness & lack of sleep (loud music past midnight).
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Mid month crisis (March)
Mid month crisis (March) is upon us! Yesterday, was Friday, the 13th. Tuesday will be st. Patrick's day, which means the weekend falls between the bad and the good (luck of the irish).
Saturday agenda-race!
Here is what I considered for today:
1. Spartan race HI
2. rnr marathon DC
3. st lucie shark shuffle 5k
4. shamrock ten miler/5k
5. miracle walk 5k
6. Daniel's dash
7. ft Lauderdale shamrock run
You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). With enough local events, I passed on the third as well. I am definitely not ready for ten miles. I ended up picking #5 because at work, I am an organ donor champion and this race supported that cause.
Time for the clint synopsis:
The good: podium, trophy
The bad: 2nd ( I like to win), no finisher medals
The ugly: top 3 only, regardless of sex
Sunday agenda-race!
1. rnr marathon mexico city
2. Sarasota half
3. las olas triathlon
4. run with the rabbi 5k
5. race for the kids 5k
6. Florida's paradise 5k
7. palm 100 ultras
You can automatically rule out the former (out of US). With enough local events, I passed on the second as well.Without a swimmer, eliminate #3. Without a partner, I wont dare the latter (barely in shape for that). Of the remaining, I picked the inaugural (#6).
Time for the eastwood synopsis:
The good: podium, finisher medals
The bad: no master, only top overall
The ugly: was first till mile 1 when the sand portion began, outsprinted last .5 by 2 'kids'.
Saturday agenda-race!
Here is what I considered for today:
1. Spartan race HI
2. rnr marathon DC
3. st lucie shark shuffle 5k
4. shamrock ten miler/5k
5. miracle walk 5k
6. Daniel's dash
7. ft Lauderdale shamrock run
You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). With enough local events, I passed on the third as well. I am definitely not ready for ten miles. I ended up picking #5 because at work, I am an organ donor champion and this race supported that cause.
Time for the clint synopsis:
The good: podium, trophy
The bad: 2nd ( I like to win), no finisher medals
The ugly: top 3 only, regardless of sex
Sunday agenda-race!
1. rnr marathon mexico city
2. Sarasota half
3. las olas triathlon
4. run with the rabbi 5k
5. race for the kids 5k
6. Florida's paradise 5k
7. palm 100 ultras
You can automatically rule out the former (out of US). With enough local events, I passed on the second as well.Without a swimmer, eliminate #3. Without a partner, I wont dare the latter (barely in shape for that). Of the remaining, I picked the inaugural (#6).
Time for the eastwood synopsis:
The good: podium, finisher medals
The bad: no master, only top overall
The ugly: was first till mile 1 when the sand portion began, outsprinted last .5 by 2 'kids'.
Saturday, March 07, 2015
Daylight savings weekend
Daylight savings weekend is upon us! Unfortunately, we must spring forward and lose an hour!
Friday agenda-Spartan cruise Bahamas
Obviously, I passed on this one for 2 reasons. First, out of US. Second, had to work.
Saturday agenda-race!
Here's what I saw for the last day before the time change:
1. Spartan race GA
2. run for compassion 5k
3. spring sprint 5k
4. springfest 5k/12k
5. st patricks 10k
6. march against hunger 5k
7. the biggest loser 5k/10k Miami
8. MS bike breakaway (to) key largo
9. coconut 5k
10. run like bella 5k
You can automatically rule out the former-out of FL. I passed on 3 and 4, the next furthest. I didn't need the rest with the last 2 being in Miami. I wimped out and took the latter because it was the closest in proximity.
The good: I was 3 oa
The bad: I was given top age, wind, windy course
The ugly: age categories- only 1 overall and age group (ten year)
Sunday agenda-race!
Here's what I saw for the first day after the time change:
1. charlotte county senior games 5k and 10k cycle
2. I care, I cure, I run 5k
3. voices against brain cancer 5k
4. cooper city Richardson 5k
5. MS bike breakaway (from) key largo
6. hunger walk and 5k run
With enough local events, I didn't need the former. I also passed on the breakaway (2 day cycling event). Although the furthest away, I picked the latter since its an inaugural. It almost became a disaster as I had to wait for a train to pass in mid race, approaching second loop. By the grace of God, I was able to retain 2nd overall despite that. Although the time appears worse (due to the delay) than the previous day, I actually ran better.
Friday agenda-Spartan cruise Bahamas
Obviously, I passed on this one for 2 reasons. First, out of US. Second, had to work.
Saturday agenda-race!
Here's what I saw for the last day before the time change:
1. Spartan race GA
2. run for compassion 5k
3. spring sprint 5k
4. springfest 5k/12k
5. st patricks 10k
6. march against hunger 5k
7. the biggest loser 5k/10k Miami
8. MS bike breakaway (to) key largo
9. coconut 5k
10. run like bella 5k
You can automatically rule out the former-out of FL. I passed on 3 and 4, the next furthest. I didn't need the rest with the last 2 being in Miami. I wimped out and took the latter because it was the closest in proximity.
The good: I was 3 oa
The bad: I was given top age, wind, windy course
The ugly: age categories- only 1 overall and age group (ten year)
Sunday agenda-race!
Here's what I saw for the first day after the time change:
1. charlotte county senior games 5k and 10k cycle
2. I care, I cure, I run 5k
3. voices against brain cancer 5k
4. cooper city Richardson 5k
5. MS bike breakaway (from) key largo
6. hunger walk and 5k run
With enough local events, I didn't need the former. I also passed on the breakaway (2 day cycling event). Although the furthest away, I picked the latter since its an inaugural. It almost became a disaster as I had to wait for a train to pass in mid race, approaching second loop. By the grace of God, I was able to retain 2nd overall despite that. Although the time appears worse (due to the delay) than the previous day, I actually ran better.
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Transition weekend
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 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 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.
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