Palm sunday weekend

Palm sunday weekend is upon us! It is also the last weekend of March.

Saturday agenda-race!

This is what I have planned for the last Saturday of the month:

1. texas half
2. race for women's wellness half/5k

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). Guess which one I did?

Other than the wind, weather was perfect (low to mid 60), course was flat with no turn arounds, just like I like (external conditions great). Unfortunately, my internal conditions were not. I felt kind of sick and knee hurt. The poor/lack of training reflected during the race, making it harder to run. Thankfully, by the grace of God, I still got 2nd in my age, just with a slower time. I love the fact that finisher medals were given out, even in the 5k!

Sunday agenda-race!

This is what I have planned for the last Sunday of the month:

1. rnr san Francisco half
2. tri cocoa village
3. FL brain cancer 5k
4. USATF FL 5k championship
5. trisickle 5k
6. Utriathlon

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). Without a swimmer, the latter and #2 is out. Of the remaining, I picked the closest in proximity-#5.

A number of things went wrong.

1. flyer says start is at 7. running forum said 7:30. online has 8. Well, it was the latter but delayed
2. no race aps
3. no tshirt unless you pay extra, only a generic bib #
4. course. cylist took leaders on path (wrong) while the rest went the other way (no signage). I was 4th but dropped behind trailing pack. Both packs converge from different directions to the finish.

Although the pack did a shorter course, hence the record times, I still managed to win my age group (ten year). My overall position was naturally affected; happy I got a generic medal.

Spring is here!

Spring is here! Officially, as of yesterday but in florida, it felt like it began weeks ago.

Saturday agenda-race!

Here's what I found for the first Saturday of spring:

1. rnr marathon TX
2. GA marathon
3. support our troops 5k/10k
4. first Brazilian church 5k
5. running with danny 5k
6. the color rave glow run 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). The latter would have provided for a double header in terms of participation but it was a fun run, so I passed on that. I picked #5 because it was the first time being held at Hialeah park but not an inaugural. However, the course was, so rick (time keeper) kept saying that the winner will set the course record and everybody will have course PRs.

Check this out clint style:

The good: podium, top ten
The bad: no master, no finisher medal, ten year age
The ugly: late start, course (caused 2 mishaps) with last mile on dirt

Sunday agenda-race!

Here's what I found for the first Sunday of spring:

1. FL beach halfathon/5k
2. run walk 4 paws 5k
3. kendras kisses 5k
4. tribute to the military 5k
5. greenway bike festival

With enough local events, I passed on the former and with enough running events, the latter. Definitely skipped the latter (ride, not race). I should've tried #2 (don't remember doing it) but went tried and true. #4 would be the most logical (closest in proximity) but the venue was changed. I decided to keep the streak of attendance with the remainder.

The good: podium
The bad: 2nd age, medal instead of trophy, not top dozen
The ugly: course (5 hills), humidity, internal condition, 2 females in front

I wound up leaving injured and feeling worse than after a marathon; think due to illness & lack of sleep (loud music past midnight).

Mid month crisis (March)

Mid month crisis (March) is upon us! Yesterday, was Friday, the 13th. Tuesday will be st. Patrick's day, which means the weekend falls between the bad and the good (luck of the irish).

Saturday agenda-race!

Here is what I considered for today:

1. Spartan race HI
2. rnr marathon DC
3. st lucie shark shuffle 5k
4. shamrock ten miler/5k
5. miracle walk 5k
6. Daniel's dash
7. ft Lauderdale shamrock run

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). With enough local events, I passed on the third as well. I am definitely not ready for ten miles. I ended up picking #5 because at work, I am an organ donor champion and this race supported that cause.

Time for the clint synopsis:

The good: podium, trophy
The bad: 2nd ( I like to win), no finisher medals
The ugly: top 3 only, regardless of sex

Sunday agenda-race!

1.  rnr marathon mexico city
2. Sarasota half
3. las olas triathlon
4. run with the rabbi 5k
5. race for the kids 5k
6. Florida's paradise 5k
7. palm 100 ultras

You can automatically rule out the former (out of US). With enough local events, I passed on the second as well.Without a swimmer, eliminate #3. Without a partner, I wont dare the latter (barely in shape for that). Of the remaining, I picked the inaugural (#6).

Time for the eastwood synopsis:

The good: podium, finisher medals
The bad: no master, only top overall
The ugly: was first till mile 1 when the sand portion began, outsprinted last .5 by 2 'kids'.

Daylight savings weekend

Daylight savings weekend is upon us! Unfortunately, we must spring forward and lose an hour!

Friday agenda-Spartan cruise Bahamas

Obviously, I passed on this one for 2 reasons. First, out of US. Second, had to work.

Saturday agenda-race!

Here's what I saw for the last day before the time change:

1. Spartan race GA
2. run for compassion 5k
3. spring sprint 5k
4. springfest 5k/12k
5. st patricks 10k
6. march against hunger 5k
7. the biggest loser 5k/10k Miami
8. MS bike breakaway (to) key largo
9. coconut 5k
10. run like bella 5k

You can automatically rule out the former-out of FL. I passed on 3 and 4, the next furthest. I didn't need the rest with the last 2 being in Miami. I wimped out and took the latter because it was the closest in proximity.

The good: I was 3 oa
The bad: I was given top age, wind, windy course
The ugly: age categories- only 1 overall and age group (ten year)

Sunday agenda-race!

Here's what I saw for the first day after the time change:

1. charlotte county senior games 5k and 10k cycle
2. I care, I cure, I run 5k
3. voices against brain cancer 5k
4. cooper city Richardson 5k
5. MS bike breakaway (from) key largo
6. hunger walk and 5k run

With enough local events, I didn't need the former. I also passed on the breakaway (2 day cycling event). Although the furthest away, I picked the latter since its an inaugural. It almost became a disaster as I had to wait for a train to pass in mid race, approaching second loop. By the grace of God, I was able to retain 2nd overall despite that. Although the time appears worse (due to the delay) than the previous day, I actually ran better.