Olympic weekend

Olympic weekend is upon us, the winter one that is. Its being held in Sochi, Russia; never heard of that place. Of course, I'm looking for the podium just like those athletes.

Saturday agenda-race!

These are the events on my radar:

1. battle for ft Desoto half
2. barrier free 5k
3. love for children 5k
4. cobra country 5k
5. walk for wishes 5k
6. beach side 5k
7. fiu color run
8. runwild 5k

With so many races in the tri county area, rule out the former, and even the next 3 (palm beach). The latter was closest in proximity but since I discovered a double header opportunity, that one was also eliminated. Both races venues were familiar territory. Note: a triple event day was possible but the last event (#7) was not a race, therefore I passed on it.

Race 1-beach side 5k

I like this one because #1 early start & #2 out and back course, #3 decent weather. Make my day, Clint:

The good: won age group, top ten, best time of the year & in months, (these results by hind sight)
The bad: no tshirt at beginning, entry fee
The ugly: I had to leave without knowledge of results (finish clock was off) nor placement (got to get to next race), no award even if I placed because I have to get to next race

Race 2-walk for wishes 5k

It was strange how different the weather was from east to west. I drove into heavy fog on the way to this event. This could have been a disaster considering the already late start was delayed, but by the grace of God, the clouds kept down the heat but not the humidity. Let's recap Eastwood style:

The good: 2nd overall (best running position of the year), top ten
The bad: weather (much more humid, but thankfully, cloudy), late start (although good today)
The ugly: I got smoked by 5 minutes!

I earned 2 medals but left with only 1 when the dust cleared.

Sunday agenda-race!

Only about half the events:

1. Spartan race AZ (actually began previous day & includes this one)
2. I care, I cure, I run 5k
3. run through central park 5k
4. madd dash 5k

 No double or triple available. You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). Using the been there, done that rule, the latter wins!

Even though I haven't done this event, the course was familiar (tropical park). This race actually sold out as it grew beyond expectations. Much like race 2 of the previous day, this could have been a disaster considering the start was delayed a half hour, but by the grace of God, the clouds kept down the heat. Fortunately, the humidity was not as bad as yesterday.

Clint Eastwood in closing:

The good: won age group, top ten, best time of the year (yes, I beat yesterday)
The bad: generic medal to all podium finishers
The ugly: was top master but no such title given