Fall transition weekend

Fall transition weekend is here!

Saturday agenda-race?

Today marks Yom kippur. Here's what I considered for the last day of this month:

1. naked feet 5k
2. kidney pump 5k
3. kijana 5k
4. madd dash 5k
5. optime 5k
6. beer run 5k
7. glory run 5k

The first 3 were in or palm beach. The latter was the closest in proximity. However, I picked #5.
A double header opportunity presented itself with #6, an evening race.

Sunday agenda-race?

 Here's what I considered for the first day of the next month:

1. duns run 5k/10k
2. walk for wishes 5k
3. loco rio 8k
4. Miami marlins 5k

A double header opportunity was vaguely possible with the latter starting at 10 but would be a long shot. I would have to complete the 5k fast, then leave and go there directly, but the distance between is quite far, so is quite unlikely. Hindsight: If I had the money (already paid for 2 races prior), #2 would have guaranteed placement (nobody entered my age group). Instead, I picked the former, also furthest in proximity.

First day of fall

First day of fall; Autumn is here! Just prior was rosh Hashanah.

Saturday agenda-race?

1. big sur trail marathon
2. tunnel to towers 5k
3. zero prostate cancer run

You can automatically rule out the former (out of FL). The latter was moved. Unfortunately, I didn't feel well enough to go to, not to mention compete, in the remaining event; I trained instead.

Sunday agenda-race?

1. rnr montreal marathon
2. napa half marathon
3. 13.1 charlotte half
4. teal 5k
5. donate life 5k
6. escape to Miami tri
7. American cancer 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 3 (out of FL). The latter 2 were closest in proximity but I actually forgot about #7 and needed a swimmer for #6 (eliminating this choice). Therefore, I  considered the remaining 2; I planned on #4 but did #5; this was a blessing in disguise.

#4 was considered because it stated there were finisher medals and since I haven't run in 2 months, plus it isn't on any of the normal timing company schedules, I felt this was the best option. Well, Emily ran it and she reported that after finishing, she won her age group (20-29), then it was changed to top 3 age group regardless of sex, bumping her out and costing her a trophy!

#5, I did previously and 2 years ago, I was able to place in my age group but there were no finisher medals. Ya'll know I am not in any condition like I was but runner's depot selected me to represent at this race. Clint time:

The good: top ten male, top age, finisher medal
The bad: delayed til 8 due to lightning, time
The ugly: forgot my finishers medal, awards to be mailed

This was my first race since Irma and first time actually running in 2 month; thank you Lord!

Post hurricane Irma

Post hurricane Irma; the aftermath! The most damage occurred where the eye hit, cudjoe key. However, there was widespread damage all over the state as it went north, first continuing on the west side (marco island, naples), through central (tampa, near Orlando) and past north florida, near the capital into Georgia and beyond. As of this post, still are large percentage of florida out of power. Of course, this affects the race scene. A rare Thursday night 5k (sprint and sip) was postponed.

Saturday agenda-race?

1. red sox fenway park marathon
2. air force marathon
3. marine corps half
4. mr ft Desoto du/tri
5. friends of the poor 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 3 (out of FL). The remaining were postponed, therefore, all I could do is train.

Sunday agenda-race?

1. navy-air force half
2. rnr PA half
3. the next step is the cure 5k
4. optime 5k
5. golden beach 5k
6. bad ass trail race 5k/10k

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). The rest were either postponed, or cancelled, except the latter, which I found out after the fact, was still on. I went to #5, and found out the hard way it too was cancelled, however, without notice.

Well, since I went all the way up there, I intended to 'run' and did such as training. However, not at golden beach but rather, Aventura. The 5k went well.

Conclusion:

The obvious, no races!

Hurricane Irma!

Hurricane Irma! It started up last week and has steadily approached, building up to a category 5, bigger and stronger than hurricane Andrew, wider than florida at about 700 miles. Check out what I had planned; naturally, all have been cancelled but some moved to another date.

Saturday agenda:

1. remember the fallen 5k/10k
2. jeff annas firefighter 5k
3. coral springs remembrance 5k
4. sickle cell 5k
5. tunnels to towers 5k
6. ups 5k

The former was the furthest (FL west coast), while the latter was closest in Miami, near where I used to work; all nullified by Irma!

Sunday agenda:

1. fire hero 5k
2. mr trilogy du/tri bonus round

The former was the first race scheduled by runner's depot this running season, while the latter was the last of the trilogy series; all nullified by Irma!

This no doubt is an early post because once it arrives, I will likely not have power. Prayers out to all, including my family, friends and I.

Labor day weekend

Labor day weekend is here! Best of all, so is the running season! Therefore, by the grace of God, I shall attempt a trifecta.

Saturday agenda-race?

Here is what I found for the first Saturday of the month:

1. save the jaguar 5k
2. art walk 4 autism 5k
3. gorun labor day 5k

I found a race in my normal tri-county area, with the former the furthest and the latter the closest in proximity. Guess which one I did?

Naturally, I took the latter, especially since gas prices went up since hurricane Harvey. Clint synopsis:

The good: completed my first 5k of the '17-'18 run season, finisher medal
The bad: still hot and humid, not cleared to run
The ugly: obviously, didn't place; however, even healthy, I wouldn't have (way too fast)

Sunday agenda-race?

Here is what I found for the first Sunday of the month:

1. Disneyland half, 10k, 5k
2. rnr Virginia beach half, 5k
3. mr labor day du/tri
4. king of the hill 5k

You can automatically rule out the first 2 (out of FL). I not in the shape for the next plus I already signed up for the latter. Eastwood synopsis:

The good: completed my second 5k of the '17-'18 run season, finisher medal
The bad: still hot and humid, not cleared to run
The ugly: obviously, didn't place; however, even healthy, I wouldn't have. I walked beside a friend to do a surprisingly decent time, considering. She was amazed that my walk was about as fast as her running.

Monday agenda-race?

Here is what I found for the first Monday of the month:

1. canes cross country classic
2. john clay 5k
3. labor day 5k

I have done the former but it is the furthest away. The next is also on the west coast, so I picked the latter. Clint Eastwood time:

The good: completed my third 5k of the '17-'18 run season, thus completing the trifecta
The bad: still hot and humid, not cleared to run
The ugly: no finisher medal, obviously, didn't place; however, if healthy, I could have

In conclusion, the count down:

3 events (5k) completed
2 finisher medals
1 great weekend (trifecta completed)
0 awards (boo hoo)