Last weekend

Last weekend of the month but first weekend of summer is here!

Saturday agenda-race?

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

1. freedom 5k
2. triumph 5k
3. cason color 5k

I picked the former, tried and true. It turned out to be a low quantity, high quality race. Even with all those categories, the conditions, both internal and external (hot & humid), kept me from the podium. I got the dreaded 4th slot; I was pleased finishers medals were distributed.

Sunday agenda-race?

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

1. kona marathon
2. oleta trail run

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). Not ready for the latter so I decided to train. I closed out the month by pulling out the inlines and skating followed by some sprints and walking.

I hope for a much better month coming up, even though the amount of races will decrease dramatically due to the summer heat.

Father's day weekend

Father's day weekend is here!

Saturday agenda-race?

Here's what I found for the day prior to that reserved for dads:

1. grandma's marathon
2. spartan race TX, NY
3. summer sizzler 5k
4. sugden stride 5k
5. run 4 the sea 4 miler

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). Although still far, the latter was closest in proximity, therefore my choice.

I went into the event knowing I wouldn't place but felt the need to do it anyway. Glass time; glass half:

Full: finished, met time goal of sub 9 average pace.
Empty: didn't place, internal and external (heat, humidity) conditions.

Sunday agenda-race?

Here's what I found for the day that is reserved for dads:

1. rnr Seattle marathon
2. fathers day 5k
3. trilogy du/tri #1

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). The latter was closest in proximity, but due to my condition and expenses, I passed on that. Therefore, I did the remaining.

Clint Eastwood time:

The good: podium, finisher medal
The bad: walked 1 too many times (losing out on 2nd age)
The ugly: internal conditions, time

Honorable mention

* good=major assistance/support from mentor Linda
* bad=I got sick
* ugly=long time friend passed away (am Monday) from cancer

Who knee oh!

Who knee oh! That's Spanish for June. Also, this weekend is near the mid month crisis.

Saturday agenda-race?

1. rap river run (5 mile and 5k)
2. running with the sharks 5k
3. singer island du/tri
4. run for the cops 5k

The former was the furthest and latter closest in proximity. Although still far, the latter was the best choice. Clint, take it away:

The good: podium, finisher medal
The bad: distance to race, heat and humidity
The ugly: poor time due to internal conditions

Sunday agenda-race?

1. grandma's marathon

You can automatically rule it out (out of FL), therefore, I didn't race. Instead, I did some training.

Hurricane season

Hurricane season is upon us! June started on Wednesday, and so did the Hurricane season. It also was declared national run day and naturally, I participated in a fun run that night.

Saturday agenda-race?

Sadly, I begin with Mohammad Ali being pronounced dead at 74; he was the greatest (boxer) of all time.

Check out the schedule:

1. s. FL. hero's 6k
2. sun run 5k

I used this event to help pace a friend, therefore no award.

Sunday agenda-race?

Here's what's planned for this day:

1. rnr San Diego marathon
2. run for the ribbons

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL), therefore I went to the latter. I used this as a recovery run, therefore no award.

So, unfortunately, I never made the podium thus far this month, a disaster like a hurricane.