Last weekend of august

Last weekend of august is upon us! A storm names erika was on its way, forcast to be a cat 1 hurricane but fortunately, was broken up. As for racing, the drought continues. saturday agenda-race? 1. spartan race MA, NC You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). With no latter, i did a long overdue training run at my favorite spot in the past. sunday agenda-race? 1. oregon wine country half 2. cyclefest 3. summers end fun run You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). I intended to do a double header (fun events) but due to inclement weather, i passed on #2 (i dont play with lightning). I also passed on the latter because of the following: 1. weather 2. distance 3. time of event Only thing i could was ok was i got in a training bike ride on a new course and I got to see both linda & chuck on the same day, just not the same time. This weekend closes out the month. I hope for better things next month. honorable mention Despite the aforementioned, on saturday, i had the honor of seeing and getting passed by jonathan & carol. I got to see terry before i started and after, him plus carol's hija, among others

back to school!

back to school! In miami, it starts this monday. Most parents and some of us workers are happy for this.

saturday agenda-race?

Here's what i found for this day:

1.spartan race VA
2. seattle marathon
3. ft desoto du/tri
4. rampage 5k
5. dreyher park 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). I have done and like all of the remaining but I chose #4 to complete the 2015 elite series. Not a lot to write home about but check it out clint eastwood style:

The good: podium
The bad: 2nd place (good= I beat a runner by 1 second
The ugly: hot and humid,far

sunday agenda-race?

Here's what i found for this day:

Nothing! Today became a rest day.

FYI

monday marks first day of school and hurricane andrew anniversary.
tuesday marks anniversary of hurricane katrina.

Mid month crisis

Mid month crisis has arrived again! Only got in 2 races prior to this weekend as the drought continues.

Saturday agenda-race?

Here is what I could muster up for today:

1. Spartan race IL
2. cape 5k
3. cobra country 5k

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). I planned on the latter until I felt a slight injury in my left ankle. I decided it was best to pass on that cross country race to focus on the next day since my teammates expect the best performance from me. I ended up doing light training, especially since it began raining on me.

Sunday agenda-race?

1. Spartan race IL
2. pikes peak marathon
3. mr trilogy #3

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). Therefore, the latter wins! It was a legendary day as I got tommy to swim again and fredy for the first time ever to bike on a relay. When the dust cleared, we got 2nd male sprint tri. Due to circumstances, the events were moved to a new venue- historic Virginia key beach (back in the days of segregation, the only beach in Miami where blacks were allowed).

Honorable mention

Since I ran into many friends from the past, this section is restored as homage. Congrats to those who raced. Glad I met up with them all. I apologize in advance as many will be missed.

* My swimmer was tommy meyer, who came through in a pinch at Huntington & this day after a tough person schedule.
* My cyclist was the legendary Fredrick franklin, who's been biking up a storm
* The wife of olympian Ronnie hallosie, dee, won her age group in the du
* last but not least, linda volunteered (as I), after giving blood the previous day

Aw gust oh!

Aw gust oh! That's how august sounds in Spanish.

Saturday agenda-race?

Here's what I found for today:

1. Spartan race WA
2. kick off 5k

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

This was originally just a fun run but this year, awards are offered. I still treated it as a fun run. Check it out eastwood style:

The good: podium
The bad: still hot and humid
The ugly: time & overall place (my fault since I didn't race hard)

Sunday agenda-race?

1. Spartan race CD

You can automatically rule out the former (out of US). With nothing remaining, I trained! I rolled first then jogged cross country course.

First weekend in august

First weekend in august is upon us!

Saturday agenda-race?

1. Spartan race CD
2. siesta key du/tri

You can automatically rule out the former (out of USA). Naturally, I did the latter. Check it out clint style:

The good: top ten, won age
The bad: windy, mostly sand run course
The ugly: lost too much time in transition, medal

Sunday agenda-race?

1. biggest loser half IL

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). Well, nothing else to do but train. easy run & bike.

I feel blessed to begin the month on a good note.