Halloween

Halloween! well, it might as well be with the scares I faced all month. This is the last weekend before that holiday. A good number of races are themed regarding this. My last race was a rare one this past Monday, which was a costume themed run.

Saturday agenda-race!

Most events were scheduled for today:

1. 13.1 Dallas
2. Spartan race TX
3. wine country half
4. Halloween costume run
5. spooktacular 5k
6. mud dogs mud run
7. Halloween half
8. mud mingle 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 3 (out of FL). Knock out #4 & maybe #6, since the rest are local. I skipped the latter because theres enough standard events. Last time I did a half the day before a short race, I suffered miserably, so I did the remaining.

Despite good weather, I struggled. By the grace of God, I slipped into the master cat, taking the last slot. My claim to fame in this one is beating all the women!

Sunday agenda-race!

Not much happening this day, making my selection simple:

1. rnr st Louis marathon
2. marine corps marathon
3. fau homecoming 5k
4. 70.3 ironman
5. red white & brew 10k

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). I had a chance for a double header but with so many adverse events that occurred leading to this weekend, I was unable to attend the night, therefore focusing only on the latter. #4 requires a swimmer; didn't get one.

This was an inaugural runners depot event. Allow me to close out the month Clint Eastwood style:

The good: weather, flat course
The bad: time, medals to age groups
The ugly: no award

Trick or treat? My treat is still racing. However the trick is too many races without hardware, including my final of the month prior to Halloween.

Octoberfest!

Octoberfest! The number of events are beginning to increase, a feast of races so to speak.

Saturday agenda-race!

Here's the list of events I considered for today:

1. Spartan race MS
2. rnr Denver marathon
3. great Floridian tri
4. the haunting of fort chokonikla Halloween run
5. ghost run
6. schott 5k run, walk & roll
7. race for the cure 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). With enough local events, eliminate the next 2. Even though the latter is closest in proximity, it's not a race you can place in (fun run) and also starts the latest (8:30). I thought about but passed on #5 and picked a tried & true.

to my dismay, this became a high quantity, high quality race and it would take the mercy of the running gods for me to make the podium. Praise the true Lord for making that happen; I got the last slot in my group. I'm not to fond of the award (cap) but beats the alternative. I was pushed by the 2nd and 3rd overall women and was fortunate in in the last mile.

Sunday agenda-race!

Here's the list of events I considered for this day:

1. Detroit free press marathon
2. wellington 10 miler
3. rocktoberfest 10 miler
4. buddy walk run 5k
5. jafco 5k
6. sarcoma 5k
7. homestead speedway

You can automatically rule out the first (out of FL). Even though the latter is closest in proximity, it's not a race (a ride with various distances); I did enjoy it when last I did it.

I'll break down this disappointment Clint Eastwood style:

The good: hardware (finishers medal)
The bad: sick all week leading to race, weather (hot & humid), last minute bathroom break
The ugly: time, 1st time I didn't place at an elite event (missed by 1), + missed double header (and 2 awards)

Columbus day weekend

Columbus day weekend is upon us! I discovered I am still struggling, despite some improvement in the weather.

Saturday agenda-race!

Here's what I have on my radar:

1. Spartan race NE
2. rnr NY 10k
3. adva race for hope
4. pursuit of honor 5k
5. youth co-op 5k
6. southern most marathon

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). The latter was the furthest in FL, so I passed on that one. I like #3 but chose the remaining because I don't remember doing them and both are the closest in proximity. However, I cant do them both so I selected #4.

Since I have nothing to write home about, let's close this event Clint Eastwood style:

The good: made the podium
The bad: medals, ten year age groups (lost a position), still hot (less humid)
The ugly: time, parking

Sunday agenda-race!

Pre 'holiday' schedule:

1. ing Hartford marathon
2. Chicago marathon
3. sunset celebration run
4. shark shuffle
5. Columbus day du/tri

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). The next was the furthest in FL, so I passed on that one. I had to choose from the remaining. Since the latter was an inaugural, it won!

Both a duathlon and triathlon were offered. I chose the former and brought in a new RD teammate, Emily, to compete as a co-ed relay. This was her first relay. She ran very well (estimated time was a PR) and I was .02 of the average I need on the bike. Our team, salt and pepper, was the top relay and broke an hour; 15 overall.

Monday agenda-race?

Not! I have to work; it is not a holiday for me. :(

First weekend of October

First weekend of October is upon us! I already saw Christmas display prior to this month!

Saturday agenda-race!

Here's what on my schedule for the first Saturday of the month:

1.WDW cross country classic
2. fight for air run/walk
3. run for home 5k
4. hand in hand for Haiti 5k

With enough local races, eliminate the former. I don't care for the #2 venue. The latter made the most sense (closest in proximity) but I chose the remaining because I don't remember ever doing it.

Ok, let's cut to the chase, Eastwood style:

The good: top ten, top master, beat all women
The bad: master title not given, medal
The ugly: time (although among the better of the year)

Sunday agenda-race!

Here's what on my schedule for the first Sunday of the month:

1. bobcat run
2. Dunn's run

This was a no brainer. The former was further than the latter.

This race features both a 5k and 5 miles; I chose the former. I was afraid I'd leave empty handed, considering it is a major league race and I came up short last time. Now for the Clint synopsis:

The good: made the podium
The bad: medal, not in dirty dozen
The ugly: time & course worse than yesterday, got beat by 3 women