Final weekend (April)

Final weekend (April) is upon us! Prior, on Thursday, the corporate run took place. It is largely a day out of the year for walkers and joggers to get together to represent their company; it is too packed to seriously run. On top of that, from where I work, difficult to get to and park; I pass.

Saturday agenda-race?

Here is what I considered for the last Saturday of this month:

1. Kentucky derby marathon
2. meek and mighty
3. garden life sun run 5k
4. father o'reilly 5k

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). The next, I have done before (mini tri) but not ready at this time. Of the remaining, the latter was closest in proximity. However, not in Miami. It's clint synopsis time:

The good: podium, 1st age, top dozen men, start time
The bad: wind, some humidity, medal (oa and master got trophies)
The ugly: no finisher medal

Sunday agenda-race?

Here is what I considered for the last Sunday of this month:

1. Big sur marathon
2. pro football marathon
3. st Anthony's triathlon
4. motion for the ocean 5k
5. eat better, live better 5k
6. Cleveland clinic 5k
7. MADD dash 5k
8. paws for a cause 5k
9. sfk 5k
10. tri Miami du/tri

You can automatically rule out the former 2 (out of FL). Of the remaining (over twice the amount of events as the previous day), #3 was the furthest while the latter, the closest (both also requires a swimmer). I picked #6, part 1 of 4 in a series.

The good: finisher medal, start time
The bad: wind, some humidity, medal (oa, Weston residents and master got plaques), +15 on time
The ugly: didn't place therefore not even the age medal

Earth day weekend

Earth day weekend is here!

Saturday agenda-race?

Today is earth day. Let's see what I found:

1. Urban youth impact 5k
2. S. Fl 5k
3. Hollywood runs for Haiti 5k
4. river cities 5k
5.The glory run 5k
6. Legacy 5k
7. FICPA 1040k (5k/10k)
8. Fairchild 5k

The top 2 were in palm beach, the next in broward. Can you believe that the majority of the races were in my county of Dade? Of those, I chose the latter (closest in proximity). Now for the clint synopsis:

The good: podium (won age), top 10, overcast but no rain
The bad: no finisher medal, semi generic medal (did have place and name of race on sticker)
The ugly: course (2 loop, narrow), fee

Sunday agenda-race?

Here is what I have found for this day:

1. gateway to space 5k/10k
2. JCC bagel dash 5k
3. outrun cerebral palsy 5k
4. holocaust memorial 5k
5. run for the rays 5k

The former was the furthest, while #4 was the closest, but I didn't like the venue. I didn't find one in broward. The remaining were in palm beach; I picked the latter, although still far, was the closest of those in proximity. eastwood time:

The good: podium, finisher medal, overcast
The bad: far, 3 age (I like to win), more and faster runners
The ugly: rain, narrow paths, time worse than previous day

Note worthy: The guy behind me was only 6 seconds back. If I had walked even once (as I almost did), I would have been knocked off the podium).

Easter/birthday weekend

Easter/birthday weekend is here! 1 of the few moments that my birthday falls on a holy weekend.

Yesterday-corporate run (WPB).

 I passed on that since, to me, it is not a race but an event for whomever wants to be involved; plus, quite far.

Today-good Friday and my birthday!

In a strange category (51-55), I am a freshman, otherwise, I move to sophomore in the normal age group.

Saturday agenda-race?

Tax day (deferred). Although the official day, it fell on a weekend so they have to move it to a weekday. Because of Easter, all races are crammed on this day. Despite that, not many:

1. Rooney's 5k
2. brave children 5k
3. run like a bunny 5k
4. super hero 5k
5. egg hunt du/tri
6. alternative breaks fun 5k

The former 2 were the furthest, while the latter was closest in proximity. Skipping the first 2 and the latter fun run in dade, the rest were broward county. Of those, I picked the only 1 I never did-#4. I found out the hard way that it was also a fun run. Glass time: half -

Full: finisher medal, cape
Empty: no awards, late start, rain, no tshirt (unless you pay), course (short and poorly planned), fee

Sunday agenda-Easter!

No events, other than church services. Praise the Lord for giving the ultimate gift-his only begotten son, who gave the ultimate sacrifice (his life) for our sins then arose to continue his mission to save us. As for me, training.

Monday agenda-holidays?

Most don't get off but some observe:

1. emancipation day-observed by the I.R.S.
2. Easter Monday-Canada
3. patriots day- colony states, Boston marathon

Tuesday agenda-incredible swing

What's the incredible swing? Clint Eastwood style news that is-

Good= for Boston marathon finishers
Bad=last day of passover
Ugly=I.R.S! The dreaded taxes (deadline).

Pre Easter weekend

Pre Easter weekend; dubbed as such because palm Sunday (tomorrow), passover, and good Friday all precede the holy Easter weekend.

Saturday agenda-race?

1. the fast and the furriest 5k
2. thin mint sprint 5k (Stuart)
3. st Thomas U 5k

Not many races; I found 3. The former is the furthest, while the latter the closest. I picked the latter for obvious reason but there was an interesting catch- only top 3 overall male and female. Knowing I had no chance to place, my goal was merely to finish and get a finisher medal; mission accomplished. Another drawback was the course-half mostly cross country (grass and such).

Sunday agenda-race?

1. gumbo limbo 10k
2. thin mint sprint 5k (w palm beach)

Even less races; I found 2. I went out of my element and chose the former. Clint time:

The good: finisher medal, 1st 10k of month, maybe year
The bad: weather barely cool with some wind, some humidity
The ugly: didn't place

April fool's weekend.

Today is the day you cant believe everything you hear. Why? April fool's day! Happy April fool's weekend.

Saturday agenda-race?

This is what I considered for the first day of the month:

1. roar thru ybor 5k
2. rayz awareness 5k
3. stop drop and run 5k
4. shake rattle and run 5k
5. mote run for the turtles 5k
6. 7 mile bridge
7. superintendent 5k
8. riverwalk
9. walk for wishes 5k

With enough events on the east side, I pass on the first 2. I chose the latter (closest in proximity). I was happy to actually see Emily throughout the entire race (for about a mile aside/near). A little April fools with results as they had me winning 45-49. Clint, take it away:

the good: top ten, won age, gr8 time, finisher medals

the bad: late start, cotton tshirt, didn't break 23 by a few secs

the ugly: summer like heat/humidity

Sunday agenda-race?

1. rnr Raleigh marathon

2. lake avalon reverse du/tri + 5k

3. 5k for a better day

4. thin mint sprint (Hollywood)

5. pill box flamingo strut

6. touch of love 5k

7. SoBe tri

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). I thought about the next, since I have done it before, but I cut my losses on the travel (FL west coast). The latter was the closest in proximity but without a swimmer, eliminate that one. I decided on a tried and true event, #3.

This day was much worse than the previous. Eastwood time:

The good: podium
The bad: 2 age, late start, cotton tshirt, no finisher medals
The ugly: august summer heat and humidity, failed to break 25, race delayed 10+ min

Praise the Lord for another dual podium weekend and for the survival mode on Sunday.