Last weekend of the month

Last weekend of the month is upon us! Prior to today, earth day was Wednesday, corporate run Miami was Thursday, arbor day was yesterday. This weekend is a runner's dream with so many events to choose from.

Saturday agenda-race!

Here's what I have planned for the last Saturday of the month:

1. country music marathon TN
2. Kentucky derby marathon
3. meek and mighty
4. Sarasota jrotc 5k
5. stomp out child abuse 5k/10k
6. race for sight 5k
7. heroes in recovery 6k
8. kidney pump 5k
9. father o'reilly 5k
10. run wild in the park 5k
11. hero 5k
12. doral 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). With enough local races, I passed on the next 2. I had a chance for a double header (#8 was a night race) but considering I felt so bad that I almost didn't race at all, that's out. Runner's depot put on #9, so that became my choice.

Considering both internal and external conditions I've been struggling with, nothing home to write about. I shall sum it up clint style:

The good: podium, time better than last week
The bad: external condition (hot and humid), 3 ag
The ugly: time, internal condition

Sunday agenda-race!

My dad's birthday is this day!

Here's what I have planned for the last Sunday of the month:

1. rnr Madrid marathon
2. big sur marathon CA
3. pro football hall of fame marathon
4. biggest loser half marathon
5. st anthonys triathlon
6. run from the rays 5k
7. motion for the ocean 5k
8. pill box 5k
9. rugged runner challenge
10. Cleveland clinic 5k
11. oleta park trail run 5k/10k/half
12. run fur fun XC 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 4 (out of FL/US). Without a swimmer, eliminate the next one. With enough normal races, I passed on #9 and #11.  Based on start time and proximity, I chose #8 to race and the latter as training.

Same as previous day, so check it out eastwood style:

The good: podium, time better (barely) than previous day, within dirty dozen
The bad: external condition (more hot and humid),
The ugly: time, internal condition

Post birthday weekend

Post birthday weekend has arrived; my first weekend competing as a senior in my age group.

Saturday agenda-race!

Here's what I have on the docket for the first Saturday after my birthday:

1. Spartan race NV, NJ
2. 7 mile bridge run
3. for the love of children 5k
4. strides for education 5k
5. DTR endurance challenge 50k, 13.1, 10k, 5k
6.la roootaaa regataaa 4.2/8.4 m
7. ficpa 1040 5k/10k

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). The latter 2 were closest in proximity-#6 was not a run, so no. #7 is but I did another instead. I passed on the endurance & bridge run since im having trouble with the 5ks. Of the remaining, I picked #4. Unfortunately, the nightmare of my last race continued today.

The good: podium (I won my age cat)
The bad: late start (8), heat and humidity
The ugly: time (internal conditions)

Sunday agenda-race!

Here's what I have on the docket for the first Sunday after my birthday:

1. south beach triathlon
2. race to end homelessness 5k.

Considering that I don't swim, guess which one I did? Unfortunately, the nightmare of my last race continued but worse.

The good: podium (3r in my age cat)
The bad: late start (8), heat and humidity worse
The ugly: time (internal conditions), passed out

Monday agenda-boston marathon

I will not be racing that this year but I had the honor in my past. Good luck to all who participate.

Passover over/pre birthday weekend

Passover over/pre birthday weekend is here! The holy days began last weekend with good Friday, Passover and easter, but now ends tonight. This is my last weekend under my current age before advancing to senior in my age category the day prior to tax deadline day.

Saturday agenda-race!

This is what I considered for the last Saturday prior to my special day:

1. Spartan race Carolinas
2. rayz awareness 5k
3. singer island 13.1
4. rooneys 5k
5. runaway 5k trail run
6. shake, rattle and run 5k
7. Clewiston sugar festival 5k
8. river walk 5 mile/k run
9. human run

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). With enough local races, I passed on #2 and #7. I already did a half last week so I'm ready for another, especially with it being hotter and with plans t race the next day; scratch #3. With plenty of standard races, skip #5 plus on top of that, a late start race. The latter would be interesting (run until caught) but I didn't do it. Of the remaining, I been there, done that, so I chose the inaugural #6.

Check this out clint style:

The good: top ten, podium,  was top master
The bad: no master title offered (1 age)
The ugly: hot and humid

Sunday agenda-race!

This is what I considered for the last Sunday prior to my special day:

1. rnr Raleigh marathon/half
2. Hollywood half
3. krista-marie 5k
4. thin mint 5k
5. gumbo limbo 10k
6. down 2 earth 5k/10k

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). I am not ready for any 10k. I wimped out and chose the latter due to proximity.

Check this out clint style:

The good: overall male winner
The bad: 2 oa (yep, you guessed it), generic medal
The ugly: lost a lot of time (almost race) due to heat issues, hotter and more humid

Easter weekend

Easter weekend is upon us! Today was jampacked with races since no one dares to plan one on easter sunday. Note: corporate run in ft Lauderdale preceded this weekend.

Saturday agenda-race!

Here is what I had under consideration:

1. harbor heights half/5k
2. run for the turtles
3. run like a bunny 5k
4. egg hunt du/tri
5. caba 5k
6. Fairchild palms 5k

The most logical would be the latter (closest in proximity), with #5 next closest. Both the former and the latter are considered inaugurals. The latter is first time this millennium. The former as a half, even though the 5k is ninth annual; I never been to that location ever. Therefore, the furthest away was my choice.

Nothing to write home about so let me break it down clint eastwood style:

The good: broke 2 hours, decent start weather
The bad: began on dirt road and had a sharp turn around
The ugly: no age groups

Sunday agenda-race?

Not! It is the day to remember that our greatest gift from God was resurrected! Praise the Lord for Jesus Christ! I did a short recovery 'run' that consisted largely of walking and drills to reset the legs.