Last weekend

Last weekend of the month but first weekend of summer is here!

Saturday agenda-race?

Here's what I saw for the last Saturday of the month:

1. freedom 5k
2. triumph 5k
3. cason color 5k

I picked the former, tried and true. It turned out to be a low quantity, high quality race. Even with all those categories, the conditions, both internal and external (hot & humid), kept me from the podium. I got the dreaded 4th slot; I was pleased finishers medals were distributed.

Sunday agenda-race?

Here's what I saw for the last Sunday of the month:

1. kona marathon
2. oleta trail run

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). Not ready for the latter so I decided to train. I closed out the month by pulling out the inlines and skating followed by some sprints and walking.

I hope for a much better month coming up, even though the amount of races will decrease dramatically due to the summer heat.

Father's day weekend

Father's day weekend is here!

Saturday agenda-race?

Here's what I found for the day prior to that reserved for dads:

1. grandma's marathon
2. spartan race TX, NY
3. summer sizzler 5k
4. sugden stride 5k
5. run 4 the sea 4 miler

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). Although still far, the latter was closest in proximity, therefore my choice.

I went into the event knowing I wouldn't place but felt the need to do it anyway. Glass time; glass half:

Full: finished, met time goal of sub 9 average pace.
Empty: didn't place, internal and external (heat, humidity) conditions.

Sunday agenda-race?

Here's what I found for the day that is reserved for dads:

1. rnr Seattle marathon
2. fathers day 5k
3. trilogy du/tri #1

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). The latter was closest in proximity, but due to my condition and expenses, I passed on that. Therefore, I did the remaining.

Clint Eastwood time:

The good: podium, finisher medal
The bad: walked 1 too many times (losing out on 2nd age)
The ugly: internal conditions, time

Honorable mention

* good=major assistance/support from mentor Linda
* bad=I got sick
* ugly=long time friend passed away (am Monday) from cancer

Who knee oh!

Who knee oh! That's Spanish for June. Also, this weekend is near the mid month crisis.

Saturday agenda-race?

1. rap river run (5 mile and 5k)
2. running with the sharks 5k
3. singer island du/tri
4. run for the cops 5k

The former was the furthest and latter closest in proximity. Although still far, the latter was the best choice. Clint, take it away:

The good: podium, finisher medal
The bad: distance to race, heat and humidity
The ugly: poor time due to internal conditions

Sunday agenda-race?

1. grandma's marathon

You can automatically rule it out (out of FL), therefore, I didn't race. Instead, I did some training.

Hurricane season

Hurricane season is upon us! June started on Wednesday, and so did the Hurricane season. It also was declared national run day and naturally, I participated in a fun run that night.

Saturday agenda-race?

Sadly, I begin with Mohammad Ali being pronounced dead at 74; he was the greatest (boxer) of all time.

Check out the schedule:

1. s. FL. hero's 6k
2. sun run 5k

I used this event to help pace a friend, therefore no award.

Sunday agenda-race?

Here's what's planned for this day:

1. rnr San Diego marathon
2. run for the ribbons

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL), therefore I went to the latter. I used this as a recovery run, therefore no award.

So, unfortunately, I never made the podium thus far this month, a disaster like a hurricane.

Memorial day weekend

Memorial day weekend is upon us! Surprisingly, not many races. Shot out to all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom.

Saturday agenda-race?

I could only find 1 race-zoo 5k. Thankfully, it was also very close. Glass time! Half:

Full: podium (2nd age), clouds held down high heat
Empty: external conditions-rain at start about 10 min, 8 am start, humid, 10 yr age group, no finisher medals.
internal conditions-ankles, tired, adjustments required

Sunday agenda-race?

I could only find the fiu Biscayne bay tri. Without a swimmer, I was forced to pass on this one. Instead, I rode a bike 16+ miles.

Monday agenda-race?

memorial day! My sight was only on these;

1. Weston classic 5k
2. boca memorial 5k

In terms of proximity, the former is closer than the latter, although both a far to me. The Weston race is always chock full of people, a high quantity, high quality race, therefore, I knew I would not place. I had an ok start but began to struggle in the heat. After mile 2, I decided to walk in order to not further damage my injury. I finished with personal worst time this month but got the medal I set off for. I pray for better success, starting next month..

My yo!

My yo! That's sound this month is pronounced in Spanish.

Saturday agenda-race?

This is what I considered for today:

1. keys 100, day 1
2. keiser university 5k
3. covenant house 5k
4. tour of the gables 5k
5. Miami walk for wishes 5k

If I need to walk in a 5k, you know I am not ready for long distance in the heat; the former is automatically eliminated. I planned on the next one, especially since its an inaugural but it was also the furthest so, not! The remaining are been there, done that. Therefore, I picked the latter (closest in proximity). Clint Eastwood synopsis:

The good: podium (top age), finisher medal, time better than last week
The bad: late start (8), internal conditions
The ugly: time, heat, no tshirt

Sunday agenda-race?

1. keys 100, day 2
2. one love fun run

I already addressed the former, so I chose the latter. Omar, founder of the trublmaica brand, arranged a monthly 'run' through the wynwood/overtown neighborhood. Usually, I race but since I found none, though I'd give it a try. Omar determines the course (can change) and it is an easy pace with various stops to take pictures or to allow walkers to catch up. A limited but decent post event spread was available.

Mid month crisis

Mid month crisis is here!

Saturday agenda-race?

Here is what I considered this day:

1. live like jake 5k
2. save the tiger 5k
3. Eric patrie 5k

All of the above was located in palm beach county. I made the tough decision not to race due to both the distance and my internal conditions. I pulled out my inlines and did 6 miles, followed by 1+ mile walk.

Sunday agenda-race?

Here is what I found for this day:

1. tri Miami du/tri
2. Miami clean 5k
3. twilight run
4. go run 5k

You can scratch the former-no swimmer, no tri and with recent struggles with 5k, no du. #3 is a night race. Both of the remaining are inaugural events, so I picked the latter (closest in proximity).

Morning agenda-go run 5k

Clint Eastwood synopsis:

The good: podium, finisher medal, 2nd age by the clock
The bad: 3nd age by net time (missed by 5 seconds)
The ugly: time, injury, heat

Evening agenda-twilight run

No award because I used this event solely for additional training. I decided to race walk to not further injure myself. It was even hotter at this event.