Easter weekend

Easter weekend is upon us! Yesterday was good friday. Personally, it doesnt seem good that our savoir was crusified but it was his plan to save us of our sins and I am thankful of that.

saturday agenda-race?

Most events were squeezed into today since tomorrow is considered off limits:

1. rooneys 5k
2. race for womens wellness half/5k
3. egg hunt du/tri
4. fairchild palms 5k

The former was the furthest and the latter, the closest in proximity. Even though I could do the du, I wanted to get in a long overdue distance run.

I actually miscalculated the start time for the half, so I began dead last 20+ minutes. I had to get a 5k number in order to participate. Injury affected how I could complete this event. Original plan was 7/6 ratio (jog/walk) but I went the extra mile and jogged 8 non stop, 1 easy walk, 3 racewalk then final jog/walk till done. Weather was humid, hot after sunrise.

sunday agenda-race?

No one dared to schedule an event this day (at least locally). This day was set aside to recognize and honor the rising of jesus christ.

Spring equinox weekend

Spring equinox weekend is upon us! On top of that, palm Sunday is tomorrow.

Besides races, there's a lot of other activities worth mentioning:

1. dade county youth fair began Thursday, goes through this weekend into next month
2. Ultra music festival
3. jazz in the gardens
4. Miami beach home show

Saturday agenda-race?

Here is what I had on my list:

1. clewiston sugar festival 5k
2. running with Danny 5k
3. hbcu Greek 5k
4. hoofin it 4 hope 5k

With enough local races, didn't need to do the former. Unfortunately, I couldn't race any because of needed vehicle repair. After all, I cant get to the races safely without my car operating properly.

Sunday agenda-race?

Here is what I had planned for the first day of spring:

1. Georgia marathon
2. Excalibur 10 miler
3. hearts at work 5k
4. run walk for paws 5k

I automatically passed on the former (out of FL). Normally, I would one of those locals races but opted for #2 instead (part of a series).

I set a minimum goal of 1:40 and beat that by 2 minutes. I knew I would place but was pleased to finish and get my medal. It was a part of a series, so this was the first of 4. I was happy to escape without injury.

Daylight saving time weekend

Daylight saving time weekend is here! We 'spring forward' losing an hour of sleep.

saturday agenda-race?

Here is what I considered for the last day before the time change:

1. celtic 4 miler
2. shamrock 10 miler & 5k
3. daniels dash 5k
4. outrun 5k
5. wild stampede 5k

Im having enough trouble with 5k's so I passed on the first 2. Even though the latter was the closest in proximity, my girl friend selected #4 since it is along hollywood beach. After the long drive and some warm up,  I realized I wouldnt be able to run this (injury too great). I walked a bit the lady then left.

sunday agenda-race?

Here is what I considered for the first day after the time change:

1. sarasota half
2. las olas triathlon
3. strive 5 for the hive 5k
4. co awareness run
5. ft lauderdale shamrock run
6. cooper city 5k
7. run with the rabbi 5k
8. tribute to the military

With enough local races, I passed on the former. Without a swimmer, forget about #2. A double header was possible with any of the remainder plus the latter but after some rain and my schedule, I had to miss the latter. I wound up at #7.

This event was used to feel out the injury and also help an aspiring young athlete complete yet another race; I killed 2 birds with one stone.

Now, I need to spring forward to next week and onward and actually race.

March madness

March madness is upon us! However, I am not just talking about NCAA basketball.

saturday agenda-race?

Here is what I considered for the first saturday of the month:

1. orlando marathon
2. marathon of the treasure coast 5k
3. best damn race 13.1, 10k, 5k
4.  battle frog obstacle 8k
5. hunger run
6. st patricks festival 5k
7. sombrero beach run
8. march for cancer 5k
9. live like bella 5k
10. hope 4 a cure 5k
11. festival 5k

With enough local races, I automatically passed on the first 3. I am having enough trouble with running, so forget about #4. Even though the latter was closest in proximity, I picked #10 since I never ran at marlins park (stadiium).

Clint style:

The good: new venue, finisher medal, entry fee
The bad: parkingk start time
The ugly: the course (ran on narrow paths with many inclines and through the parking garage leading up), confusion (kid volunteer gave bad directions) caused many dq's (including me)

sunday agenda-race?

Here is what I considered for the first sunday of the month:

1. marathon of the treasure coast
2. hooter half
3. fl brain cancer 5k
4. kendras kisses 5k
5. voices against brain cancer
6. 13.1 marathon + 5k

With enough local races, I automatically passed on the first 2.

Clint style:

The good: signed up and helped cheryl with first ever face
The bad: course changed without online notice
The ugly: no finisher medal as promised online.