Last weekend in September

Last weekend in September is upon us!

A lot happened prior:

1. first day of fall was on hump day
2. yom kippur also on Wednesday
3. the pope Francis made his rounds (cuba, DC, NY,  PA)

Saturday agenda-race?

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

1. spartan race CA
2. ft desoto du/tri
3. cara cara 5k
4. triumph 5k
5. st Jude children's hospital 5k

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). With enough local race, eliminate the next 2. I chose the latter because it was closest in proximity.

This was a winnable race but due to internal conditions (mostly back injury), I forfeited many positions to wind up an age group winner. I shall sum it up Clint style:

The good: podium, top ten
The bad: humid, some heat, water puddles on course
The ugly: back, time (cost me the win)

Sunday agenda-race?

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

1. spartan race CA
2. optime 5k

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). Guess which one I considered? Due to finances and injury, I used this as an easy training run, therefore it doesn't count as a race for me. It is the last event i did this month.

honorable mention

I got to see many teammates and friends  (some didn't race, like Spencer, Julie)

Sep T M bray!

Sep T M bray! Thats how september sounds in spanish.

saturday agenda-race?

Check out the itenerary for today:

1. spartan race VT, NC
2. US air force marathon
3. friends of the poor 5k
4. run against violence 5k
5. miami childrens 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). I ended up going to the latter (closest in proximity). Unfortunately, I sustained a back injury yesterday so could not run. Instead, i walked and volunteered at the event.

sunday agenda-race?

1. biggest loser half/5k NV
2. your next step is the cure 5k
3. tropical triathlon
4. escape to miami tri

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). I ended up doing the latter because the swimmer requested that we do a relay. Check out the eastwood synopsis:

The good: we finished 2nd overall male team, 3rd overall all relay teams
The bad: hot, humid, parking, crowded with cyclists blocking
The ugly: only gold given out per division, therefore no podium for us.

9/11 anniversary weekend

9/11 anniversary weekend is upon us! It is the 14th annual of that fateful day of terrorism. This weekend, many races are dedicated in honor of this day.

Friday-9/11 terrorist attack on the US.

Saturday agenda-race?

Here is what i considered for today:

1. Jeff Anna's firefighters 5k
2. ups 5k

The latter is closest in proximity but worst in categories (only 1 overall, then fall to age), therefore, i chose the former. In order to be my best for a relay, i chose to complete rather than compete. that means i did this for training (easy pace) then collect the finishers medal. It was a good thing, as the weather was brutally hot and humid.

Sunday agenda-race?

Here is what i considered for today:

1. biggest loser half WI
2. Boston 13.1
3. tunnels to towers 5k
4. mr trilogy bonus round du/tri

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). Everyone expected me to be at #3 but i picked the latter by request of Tommy, swimmer of prior relays this year.

Now lets sum this up Clint style:

The good: top male relay, i had top bike time among male relays
The bad: my time on bike
The ugly: hot and humid, double loop on bike (2x the bridge)

When i completed the bike, i decided to let the swimmer run since i felt a little pain in left ankle and hes more rested. We were the top male relay and 3rd of all teams; good day at the 'office'.

closing on a high note, NFL football is back!

honorable mention

* this time, got to see George in action after a long layoff
* credit his appearance to Linda, who this time i also saw in action after a long layoff

The first weekend of September

The first weekend of September is upon us! let the running season begin!

Saturday agenda-race?

Here is what i looked at today:

1. spartan race NY
2. wine country half CD
3. Disney land half
4. john clay 5k
5. save the jaguars 5k
6. king of the hill 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 3 (out of FL). With enough local races on my coast, scratch #4. I originally planned on #5 (shouldve stayed with that as i would've won my age cat) but due to inclement weather yesterday afternoon, chose the latter (closest in proximity). However, i didn't compete for speed but rather as training, doing anything from walking to running. Despite that, my time was good enough for 3 age; no award other finish.

Sunday agenda-race?

This is what i found for this day:

1. Chicago half
2. labor day du/tri
3. hero 5k

 You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). While i like the next one, i chose the latter to support the racing team (runners depot). I didn't expect to place & unfortunately, that came to fruition but I was close (4th), which did surprise me. I had a great first mile, but sadly, after being cut off by somebody who chose to walk around the turn around (i ended up following suit). i was unable to resume my pace, therefore i came up short; my first loss of the season.

Sunday agenda-race?

Nope, but happy labor day. I did find a race but it was on the west coast of FL. I did a nice bike ride instead before all the bad weather came forth.