Final weekend (June)

Final weekend (June); can you believe it? Still dealing with the racing drought.

Saturday agenda-race!

Here's what is on my slate for the final June Saturday:

1. Spartan race CD
2. mr du/tri siesta beach
3. super hero scramble
4. freedom 5k
5. trail run 5k/10k/half

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). With 2 local events, knock off the next 2. I passed on the latter (off road) and settled for a tried and true.

My last Clint Eastwood post of the month:

The good: got 2nd master, no wind
The bad: still hot & humid despite the cloud cover
The ugly: failed to break 20, didn't make top dozen plus a female got me.

Sunday agenda-race?

Here's what is on my slate for the final June Sunday:

1. Spartan race CD
2. motivation man mini

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). With lack of a swimmer, the latter fell through. Therefore, I had to train. Decided to pull out my recumbent and do a rare ride with it. Experienced problems, so I had to cut my workout shorter.

Summer solstice 13

Summer solstice is here! As of today, it is now officially how it has felt for weeks already-summer! Speaking of Miami heat, the team won its 3rd title and only 1 of 6 teams to repeat back to back

Saturday agenda-race!

I found some events to kick off the summer:

1. color me rad 5k CD, UT, NY
2. Spartan race CD, UT
3. rnr Seattle
4. sugden stride 5k
5. singer island du/tri
6. triumph 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 3 (out of FL). The most logical would be the latter (closest in proximity) and #5, next, but I chose to return to the elite 5k series (furthest of FL races).

Let's do my famous Clint Eastwood synopsis

The good: won age group, new award (glass bottle)
The bad: not in top ten, hot & humid
The ugly: time, overall female got past me

Fyi: I carpooled with the master champ Jon and together we represented runner's depot and Miami at the same dang time!

Sunday agenda-race?

Poor selection reflects the racing drought:

1. Spartan race CD
2. trail run 5k/10k/half

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). I cant afford to risk injury, so I also passed on the latter, which means no race! I opted to train instead. I planned on skating but with the ground wet, I rode over a half marathon instead.

Fathers day weekend

Fathers day weekend is upon us! The drought continues as I could find no local races but did find a fun run.

Saturday agenda-race?

Yes and no. This is what I could muster up:

1. color me rad 5k WA, CA
2. Spartan Ottawa
3. summer sizzler 5k
4. fathers day triathlon festival
5. la roootaaa regataaa

You can automatically eliminate the first 2 (out of FL). the only local one I found was the latter, but its paddle boarding; not my cup of tea. I have done #3 but carpooling; I dreaded the solo trip. Therefore, I opted to train and dusted off my inlines for a 10k roll.

Sunday agenda-race!

Happy father's day! Only a small selection considered:

1. color me rad 5k PA
2. Spartan Ottawa
3. fathers day 5k
4. fathers day triathlon festival

You can automatically eliminate the first 2 (out of FL). I saw #3, thought it was only a fun run and decided on the latter, even though much further north because I never did it before.

The fathers day triathlon festival featured an Olympic tri and du on Saturday and the sprint tri and du on Sunday. I wanted to race both days but would've had insufficient time and rest for the former so I chose only the latter.

It's best I sum this up Clint Eastwood style:

The good: podium (2 in ag)
The bad: 2 in ag (not in top ten nor top of ag), run section, triathletes converted to du, decreasing chances for those who already committed to place within sport.
The ugly: my times, cross country runs (2.8 miles), grey medal if place, nothing for finish, $, no du relays, hot and humid

Drought!

Drought! Most will wonder how I could say that when there has been record rainfall all week. that's because I'm not referring to that but rather in the racing world! Between that and high heat and humidity, the number of races are decreasing. However, the tri world peaks now.

Saturday agenda-race?

Here's what I considered today:

1. color me rad 5k CA
2. Spartan NY (tri state)
3. 13.1 Chicago
4. cool summer morning 5k
5. Miami NW track & field

Yes and No! The latter was my only choice since the rest are out of FL and #4 was far. For some reason, I let this event slip by me and was unable to register online as required in time; thought it would be held father's day weekend. However, after further review, I probably would've declined since 2 of my favorite events were moved from Sunday to Friday night (3k and 1500 m walk) and entry fee went up. On top of that, I heard through facebook that the 3k was cancelled last night due to the inclement weather. Therefore, the drought is on for me; no race! I pulled out my inclines but for some reason struggled, especially with form, despite only doing half my normal distance. Frustrated, I ran mile later on then called it a day; wish me good luck when I can finally race!

Sunday agenda-race!

Can you believe that all races were local?

1. cleft lip and palate 5k
2. Miami NW track & field
3. kb trilogy #1

This is the first time in a long time I didn't do the latter but I don't remember doing the former so I chose that.

Its been a long time since I ran in Aventura. It began and ended in the mall parking lot whereas most of the race wrapped around the golf course. I was challenged by 2 women, both from my racing team, and was fortunate to stay ahead. My time was average but I heard the race was a bit longer, meaning I really did better. In any case, I made the podium, praise the lord!

Since it was near, I decided to visit #2, spoke to a few friends & athletes, but by the grace of god, I got an unexpected double header. Despite not being dressed to run (cell, keys and wallet in pant shorts, not just running shorts), I participated in the legends 50 meter dash. Once the gun went off, the other guys took off and midway through the run, my left shoe came off. I blessed to participate and rewarded with bronze.

Hurricane season

Hurricane season officially begins today, although God may start sooner and end later (this is his universe).

Saturday agenda-race!

Now, how will I start the season and month?

1. Spartan race NY tri state, Vancouver
2. color me rad OR, TN, CO
3. VA wine country half
4. mud dogs mud run
5. motivation man tri
6. be a hero, save an angel

You can automatically rule out the first 3 (out of FL). without a swimmer this year, #5 is out. With choice of travel or stay near home, I chose the latter.

I think I'll sum this up Clint Eastwood style:

The good: real close in proximity, 2 oa (best of year), broke 20
The bad: the course (twisty, turny), hot & humid
The ugly: award (generic medal), start time

Today's race reminded me of the season because I got blown away by Jon!

Sunday agenda-race!

These are the events I considered for this day:

1. Spartan race NY tri state
2. rnr Seattle
3. the fitness triathlon
4. run for the ribbons
5. twilight 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL).  with a swimmer this year, #3 is in, knocking out #4. The latter was still possible but not feasible.

It was the return of my allegiance with 2 athletes from the west side (of FL). The relay was appropriately named the tri B's, with the swimmer Brittany, rival and friend j Beagle on the bike and yours truly on the run. This was my first reverse tri relay so I started us off. I ran the best I could but pulled in an average time so therefore failed to help team begin in the lead. When the dust cleared, we made the podium at 3/5 mixed relays that received awards. Awesome post race (5 star) and nice finisher medal.