Last weekend of first half ('14)

Last weekend of first half ('14) is upon us!

Saturday agenda-race?

Not much to choose from:

1. Spartan race UT, CD
2. sugden stride 5k
3. freedom 5k
4. down2earth 5/10/half

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL/US). I passed on the latter even though it was closest in proximity. I like both of the remaining races listed but could only pick one. I decided to return the one that began my 2 time overall champion reign in the elite series, much like the Miami heat's back to back accomplishment. Unfortunately for me, things have changed. I'm a bit slower, increase in faster runners and rule changes. Today, I won my age group  but was given second due to double dipping (master winner beat me). No more glass award, now traditional medal; it was big and nice. I just cleared the bakers dozen to close out the month.

Sunday agenda-race?

1. Spartan race CD
2. down2earth 5/10/half trail.

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL/US). I passed on the latter even though it was closest in proximity. Carbon copy, right? Well, since that eliminates all, it means I didn't race this day and opted for light training instead.

Summer is here!

Summer is here! Well, officially anyway; we felt it much sooner

Saturday agenda-race?

Here's what I could find for the first day of summer:

1. Spartan race CD
2. rnr seattle marathon
3. summer sizzler 5k
4. race 4 the sea 4 miler
5. mr singer island du/tri
6. fight for air climb 5k
7. UNCF 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL/USA). I have done all but #4 so I chose that using the been there, done that rule; big mistake! If I picked closest in proximity, I would've easily placed; you live and learn. Instead, I ran a 2 loop 4 miler, suffered in the heat, with the drive 2 the event and left without hardware. If I were lucky, I would have gotten a stone with some race data on it.

Sunday agenda-race?

1. Spartan race CD
2. rnr UK marathon

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL/USA). Well, with nothing left, off to training I go. I pulled out my inlines and skated 12 miles for crosstraining.

Father's day weekend

Father's day weekend is upon us! Have a happy one, both potential (like me) or actual. Sadly, very few races; the drought continues.

Saturday agenda-race!

Check out what I considered on the eve:

1. Spartan race CD
2. rnr Oslo marathon
3. NW track and field (began last night, continues today)
4. triumph 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL/USA). Since I don't feel like Bolt, guess which one I did?

Since this weekend is short in races, I'll do such in explanation, Clint Eastwood style:

The good: podium finish, early start, finishers medal
The bad: 3 ag & not top ten, hot and humid
The ugly: course was long making time even worse, only 1 oa and master titles

Sunday agenda-race!

Happy father's day! Due to racing drought, this was even worse:

1. fathers day 5k
2. NW track and field

Since I still don't feel like Bolt, guess which one I did? Finally, a race I never did, even though 2nd annual. The course was unfamiliar but not the weather; still hot & humid. Although I improved in all areas, I still was disappointed.

Since this weekend is short in races, I'll do such in explanation, Clint Eastwood style:

The good: top ten + top ag podium finish, early start, finishers medal
The bad: hot and humid, sharp turn around
The ugly: even worse, only 1 oa and no master title, award=finisher certificate

Who knee, oh!

Who knee, oh! That's Spanish for June (junio).

Saturday agenda-race?

The drought begins! There were 2 races but one got cancelled, so my only choice was what I did. The muttsquerade 5k was an inaugural, although I have run the course in the past. The trip up was long to palm beach, so I was tired and legs a bit heavy. Even though the race began at 7:15, the sun was already out and it was hot and humid, so much so, that I forgot about whatever wind was blowing. When the dust cleared, I was in the dirty dozen and top ten male overall.

Sunday agenda-race?

The drought continues! This is all I could muster for today:

1. Spartan race NY, CA, CD
2. trilogy du/tri series 1

Due to finances, I didn't race. However, I did visit to say hello to many friends. While in the area, I did a long overdue long run.