Memorial weekend

Memorial weekend has arrived! It is also the last weekend in may. Surprisingly, not many races.

Saturday agenda-race?

Here is what I considered for the last Saturday of this month:

1. down 2 earth half/.10k/5k
2. 100 black men 5k

Unusual but all the races I found were in Miami! Unfortunately, I got sick days prior so I could not run it. Instead, I mostly jogged the distance.

Sunday agenda-race?

Here is what I considered for the last Sunday of this month:

1. run in paradise (Antigua and Barbuda)
2. boston's run to remember half marathon
3. lunge for the lungs 5k

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). Guess what I did? Clint, take it away:

The good: top master (1st of year), decent time, top dozen (11), finisher medal
The bad: park entry fee, bad directions, post race (seemed hidden)
The ugly: race entry fee, heat and humidity

Monday agenda-race?

Here is what I considered for the last Monday of this month:

1. boca raton memorial day 5k
2. memorial day classic 5k

The former was the furthest so I did the latter (still a distance). I knew I was out matched the minute I signed up for the event but it was 3/4 of a package and I knew I would get to see a lot of people I know, past and present.

The good: finisher medal, soldier mile allows chance to place in both 5k and final mile, start time
The bad: weather started ok but then heat and humidity as soon as sunrise
The ugly: didn't place (neither 5k nor mile), heat and humidity

Notable: I beat last years time, soldier (final) mile was the fastest (7:21) whereas the first around 8 and middle worse than 9 despite no walking

Armed forces weekend

Armed forces weekend is here!

Saturday agenda-race?

Here is what I considered for today:

1. singer island du/tri
2. keiser blue line 5k
3. save the tiger 5k
4. hugs for hope 5k
5. Miami cancer 5k
6. tour of gables 5k
7. keys 100

The latter was closest in proximity while the former was the furthest. I avoided the former because of the bridge (dangerous bike turn around). I passed on the latter because I don't have a team nor will I run that long, especially in this heat. So I picked #2 because I never did it before. clint synopsis time:

The good: 1 age, top ten, early start (7),finisher medal, trophy
The bad: I started 2nd oa to a girl, got past by another lady, then dropped from top male to 4th by the finish
The ugly: humidity and heat!

Sunday agenda-race?

Here is what I found for this day:

1. rylee's dog run
2. mar-jcc skate, scoot and run 5k

The former (broward) was the furthest, so the latter (dade) was the closest.Guess what I did? This event was very interesting. At 7:30, the skate and scoot begins; at 8, 5k (timed run and walk) while the untimed mile walk turns around earlier. Naturally, I was the only to be registered in both and complete them! eastwood time:

The good: 1 age (5k run), 3 age (skate), top ten in both, finisher medal
The bad: skate category (50-99), although age groups, no award ceremony nor awards (as advertised), start times
The ugly: humidity and heat!

PS

I was the only one wearing inlines. The skate was with boards (I don't have one) and the scoot were those terrible scooters.

Mother's day weekend

Mother's day weekend is upon us! Normally great, but this year, it is somber for me; it will be the first year without her, as she passed away last year. For everyone else, enjoy.

Saturday agenda-race?

Here's what I found for today:

1. santa Barbara wine country half
2. women for women 5k
3. live like jake 5k
4. Haiti 5k for hope
5. covenant house 5k
6. orange and blue track and field
7. ryan mandel 5k
8. goals not guns 5k
9. lou Gehrig's 5k/10k

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). The next, I didn't qualify to run (women only). The last 2 were in Miami, with latter was the closest proximity; I passed on that for the other, since I never did it before and you cant beat the price (free). Only caviat was that it was a fun run. Glass time: half-

Full: free, bib number, tech shirt, finisher medal, post race food, mile markers
Empty: course, no clocks, no awards, parking (however, plenty of pay spaces), late start delayed, heat (ties a record from 1985)

Sunday agenda-race?

Here's what I found for this day:

1. tinkerbell half
2. 13.1 Greensboro
3. mothers day 5k
4. Miami cancer 5k
5. go run 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). Not as many events to do (half). The latter 2 were closest in proximity but I opted for the other. clint synopsis:

The good: podium, finisher medal
The bad: 2 age, medal
The ugly: rained prior, humidity

Of note: from zero to hero on Mother's day.

Cinco de mayo weekend

Cinco de mayo weekend is here! That day was actually yesterday. That night was TGi5k. I did it before in the past but it starts a half hour after I officially get off work, which means it requires me to take time off; forced to pass on it.

Saturday agenda-race?

Here's what I located for this day:

1. turtle trot 5k
2. eric patrie 5k

The former was the furthest away. Guess what I did? Clint time:

The good: cool weather, finisher wood
The bad: windy, travel
The ugly: didn't place

Sunday agenda-race?

1. flying pig marathon
2. wings of life world run

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). Guess what I did?

The good: finisher medal
The bad: time
The ugly: no awards

I was tricked (convinced) to do this event and was the only thing happening. It started at the same time (of course, within the time zones), along with various other countries. The finish line (catcher car) gets you. The faster you run, the longer it will take to be caught. At an easy pace, I managed to get nearly 8 miles (9 with the walk back).

Final weekend (April)

Final weekend (April) is upon us! Prior, on Thursday, the corporate run took place. It is largely a day out of the year for walkers and joggers to get together to represent their company; it is too packed to seriously run. On top of that, from where I work, difficult to get to and park; I pass.

Saturday agenda-race?

Here is what I considered for the last Saturday of this month:

1. Kentucky derby marathon
2. meek and mighty
3. garden life sun run 5k
4. father o'reilly 5k

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). The next, I have done before (mini tri) but not ready at this time. Of the remaining, the latter was closest in proximity. However, not in Miami. It's clint synopsis time:

The good: podium, 1st age, top dozen men, start time
The bad: wind, some humidity, medal (oa and master got trophies)
The ugly: no finisher medal

Sunday agenda-race?

Here is what I considered for the last Sunday of this month:

1. Big sur marathon
2. pro football marathon
3. st Anthony's triathlon
4. motion for the ocean 5k
5. eat better, live better 5k
6. Cleveland clinic 5k
7. MADD dash 5k
8. paws for a cause 5k
9. sfk 5k
10. tri Miami du/tri

You can automatically rule out the former 2 (out of FL). Of the remaining (over twice the amount of events as the previous day), #3 was the furthest while the latter, the closest (both also requires a swimmer). I picked #6, part 1 of 4 in a series.

The good: finisher medal, start time
The bad: wind, some humidity, medal (oa, Weston residents and master got plaques), +15 on time
The ugly: didn't place therefore not even the age medal

Earth day weekend

Earth day weekend is here!

Saturday agenda-race?

Today is earth day. Let's see what I found:

1. Urban youth impact 5k
2. S. Fl 5k
3. Hollywood runs for Haiti 5k
4. river cities 5k
5.The glory run 5k
6. Legacy 5k
7. FICPA 1040k (5k/10k)
8. Fairchild 5k

The top 2 were in palm beach, the next in broward. Can you believe that the majority of the races were in my county of Dade? Of those, I chose the latter (closest in proximity). Now for the clint synopsis:

The good: podium (won age), top 10, overcast but no rain
The bad: no finisher medal, semi generic medal (did have place and name of race on sticker)
The ugly: course (2 loop, narrow), fee

Sunday agenda-race?

Here is what I have found for this day:

1. gateway to space 5k/10k
2. JCC bagel dash 5k
3. outrun cerebral palsy 5k
4. holocaust memorial 5k
5. run for the rays 5k

The former was the furthest, while #4 was the closest, but I didn't like the venue. I didn't find one in broward. The remaining were in palm beach; I picked the latter, although still far, was the closest of those in proximity. eastwood time:

The good: podium, finisher medal, overcast
The bad: far, 3 age (I like to win), more and faster runners
The ugly: rain, narrow paths, time worse than previous day

Note worthy: The guy behind me was only 6 seconds back. If I had walked even once (as I almost did), I would have been knocked off the podium).

Easter/birthday weekend

Easter/birthday weekend is here! 1 of the few moments that my birthday falls on a holy weekend.

Yesterday-corporate run (WPB).

 I passed on that since, to me, it is not a race but an event for whomever wants to be involved; plus, quite far.

Today-good Friday and my birthday!

In a strange category (51-55), I am a freshman, otherwise, I move to sophomore in the normal age group.

Saturday agenda-race?

Tax day (deferred). Although the official day, it fell on a weekend so they have to move it to a weekday. Because of Easter, all races are crammed on this day. Despite that, not many:

1. Rooney's 5k
2. brave children 5k
3. run like a bunny 5k
4. super hero 5k
5. egg hunt du/tri
6. alternative breaks fun 5k

The former 2 were the furthest, while the latter was closest in proximity. Skipping the first 2 and the latter fun run in dade, the rest were broward county. Of those, I picked the only 1 I never did-#4. I found out the hard way that it was also a fun run. Glass time: half -

Full: finisher medal, cape
Empty: no awards, late start, rain, no tshirt (unless you pay), course (short and poorly planned), fee

Sunday agenda-Easter!

No events, other than church services. Praise the Lord for giving the ultimate gift-his only begotten son, who gave the ultimate sacrifice (his life) for our sins then arose to continue his mission to save us. As for me, training.

Monday agenda-holidays?

Most don't get off but some observe:

1. emancipation day-observed by the I.R.S.
2. Easter Monday-Canada
3. patriots day- colony states, Boston marathon

Tuesday agenda-incredible swing

What's the incredible swing? Clint Eastwood style news that is-

Good= for Boston marathon finishers
Bad=last day of passover
Ugly=I.R.S! The dreaded taxes (deadline).