Last weekend of February

Last weekend of February is upon us!

Saturday agenda-race?

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

1. race for the arts 5k
2. safe walk 5k
3. sistrunk 5k
4. church by the glades 5k
5. uncf 5k
6. purple strides 5k

 Unfortunately for me, I had to forfeit all racing today due to necessary repair to my vehicle.

Sunday agenda-race?

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

1. wellington colorfest 5k
2. embrace half/5k
3. tour de broward
4. Samantha's purpose 5k

I never planned on the former. #3 was a ride but did include a 5k; passed on that. I really wanted #2 but picked the latter (closest in proximity). Glass time:

Half full: This was a low quantity, low quality race. Weather (less the wind) was nice. finisher medal.
Half empty: wind, I was at my worst. wack age category (45-54), late start (1/2 hr later than on website).

I closed out the month horribly. I hope I can leap past this and start making the podium again.

Monday agenda-race?

No, but a rare day (2/29) as we are in a leap year!

Feh brer oh!

Feh brer oh! That's kind of how February sounds in Spanish.

Saturday agenda-race?

Here is what I thought about for today:

1. gasparilla distance classic
2. riverbend 5k
3. funky fun run 5k
4. riverwalk
5. run in the gardens 5k
6. sunlife ride

The former is a 2 day event but I been there, done that so I passed on the travel. I skipped the latter because its not a race (ride). I planned on a double header with #5 and #3 but couldn't due to an appointment. I instead rolled an easy 2 on my inlines.

Sunday agenda-race?

1. central park marathon
2. el paso marathon
3. gasparilla distance classic
4. surfside beach 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). Based on what you read thus far, guess what I did?

Except for some wind, external conditions were great. Although not a fan of sand courses, it was the least of worries this day. Unfortunately, my internal conditions were terrible. By the grace of God, I got the last slot on the podium for my age group. I was praying the results I first saw lasted through the ceremony, and luckily it did, unlike some previous races.

Cool holiday weekend

Cool holiday weekend is here! Sunday is valentines day and Monday, presidents day. However, for me, no extra time off.

Saturday agenda-race?

1. ft lauderdale valentines day 5k
2. race for faith 5k
3. barrier free 5k
4. healthy heart 5k/10k
5. run wild 5k

I never been to the former except for the venue (I don't like the location). I would normally do the latter (closest in proximity) but decided on #4. Check it out Clint style:

The good: podium, weather, finisher dog tag, hot breakfast
The bad: time, injury
The ugly: was first on the board then dropped to 2nd age at award ceremony

Sunday agenda-race?

Happy valentines! Here's what I saw:

1. la marathon
2. a1a marathon and half

You can automatically rule out the former. Guess which event I did? I volunteered to be the anchor leg in the 4:30 marathon pace group. Check this out glass style:

Half full: weather (60-69). finished around 4:30 (+2 over), finisher medal, minimal injury
Half empty: weather (windy), small blister on left big toe, clock and watch didn't match (pace off +2)

Super bowl weekend

Super bowl weekend is here!

Saturday agenda-race?

There will be a lot of pre-game pomp and circumstances. Well, this is the pre day of events I considered:

1. run to the rescue 5k
2. st Thomas alumni fun run
3. the orchid 5k
4. walk for wishes 5k
5. eagle 5k

I chickened out and picked the latter (closest in proximity). Check it out Eastwood style:

The good: finisher medal, weather (cool, low wind), 3rd age on prelim list
The bad: only 1 oa, no master, bumped out to 4th
The ugly: internal conditions, pw on time, insult to injury-got home and found out knocked to 5th

Sunday agenda-race?

Before settling down to watch the big game, gotta exercise! Question is, which event to do?

1. I care, I cure, I run 5k
2. butterfly run
3. super bowl 5k/10k
4. run through central park

I have done the first 2 before. I would've liked the next because its an inaugural but had to do the latter because it is a team sponsored race. To my dismay, I couldve placed in all but the one I was in. It's Clint synopsis time:

The good: finisher medal, weather (cold), felt better and time faster than previous day

The bad: only 1 master, windy

The ugly: not even close to the podium, internal conditions

This weekend was far from super for me; no hardware.