Final weekend of the month

Final weekend of the month is here! The first official day of summer began this past Wednesday.

Saturday agenda-race?

1. triumph 5k
2. down to earth cross country half/10k/5k

The former was the furthest while the latter was the closest in proximity; I picked the former.

The good: podium, finisher medal, start time, decent time*
The bad: 2nd age (I like to win), hot and humid
The ugly: *rumored that course was short

Sunday agenda-race?

1. kona full, half, quarter marathon and 5k

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). I couldn't find any races so therefore, off I train. I struggled but completed 8 miles on inlines followed by 2 miles easy job/walk.

Father's day weekend

Father's day weekend is here!

Saturday agenda-race?

Here's what I found the day prior:

1. grandma's marathon
2. 13.1 Roanoke marathon
3. sugden stride 5k
4. summer sizzler 5k
5. veterans 5k
6. run 4 the sea 4 miler

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). Of the remaining, the latter was closest in proximity but yet still far (Jupiter); the rest were on the west coast of FL. Unfortunately for me, I didn't feel well, so I didn't do any; opted to train on my inlines.

Sunday agenda-race?

Here's what I found on father's day:

1. rnr seattle marathon
2. dad's day dash 5k
3. trilogy du/tri 1

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). The latter was closest in proximity, but I chose the 5k. clint synopsis time:

The good: finisher medal, podium, volunteered
The bad: 5 min headstart for women, weather (hot and humid)
The ugly: forgot race # in car, my time not adjusted put me as 3rd age plus poor time

Who knee oh

Who knee oh; that's how june sounds in Spanish. This weekend begins a racing drought, contrary to all the rain we have received thus far all week.

Friday agenda-NW track and field classic day 1

Naturally, I couldn't make any event on this day

Saturday agenda-race?

1. no child wet behind 5k
2. NW track and field classic day 2

Guess what I did? After the former, I visited the latter but it was raining cats and dogs, so I passed on it again. This was one of those obscure races that Jon finds. Ironically, he was the one timing the event. Clint eastwood time:

The good: podium, top ten, overcast (reduce heat)
The bad: got passed by a woman, no finisher medal, 2nd (by 10 seconds), walked once
The ugly: start time (8), late start (delay), course (including blocked by a gate) not clearly marked, humidity, medal, post race (no oranges nor sports drink), no lead cyclist/vehicle, part on grass

Sunday agenda-race?

1. NW track and field classic day 3
2. DTR moonlight run (trail, I believe)

Guess what I did? Not race! Instead, I trained. I did just over 8 1/2 miles (walked 2 near end due to the extreme heat and humidity).

Hurricane season opener

Hurricane season opener - officially began on Thursday; this is the first weekend.

Saturday agenda-race?

Here is what I found for the first Saturday of the hurricane season:

1. 13.1 cincinnati  half
2. 13.1 Raleigh spring half
3. run with the cops 5k
4. running for the I.V.Y. 5k
5. S. Fl hero's 6k
6. javistrong 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). The latter was closest in proximity but they ignored all methods of communications regarding the event, so screw them like bad top. The only other one I haven't done was the inaugural #4 so that's my choice.

clint eastwood time:

The good: top 10, podium, finisher medal, cloudy (reduce heat), 24<
The bad: 1 woman flew past me, 2 age (I like to win), medal (no trophy nor plaque)
The ugly: humidity, barely under 24 (1 sec)

Sunday agenda-race?

Here is what I found for the first Sunday of the hurricane season:

1. suja rnr marathon
2. fitness tri
3. run for the ribbons 5k
4. twilight 5k


You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). The next was not only the furthest, but for me, requires a swimmer; scratch that. The latter was closest in proximity and a night race, enabling a double header opportunity. However, I am no spring chicken so I only did the remaining.

I researched this race and knew my chances to podium was not likely but when given the option of a race verses nothing, you can pretty guess what's going to happen. Glass time, half-

Full: capped off a 2 race weekend, low 24, finisher medal, cloudy (reduce heat)
Empty: low 24 (should be 23 or better), 4 ag (no award), very humid

Summary:

* I went from hero to zero
* I found out George had a stroke and was in hospital. Good news is he is ok (recovering) plus I met up with him and linda.
* hurricane (and rain) season has come

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.