Final weekend of the month!

Final weekend of the month!

Saturday agenda-race?

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

1. gasparilla race weekend (15k and 5k)
2. riverbend 5k
3. sistrunk 5k *
4. outrun hunger 5k
5. women in distress 5k *
6. butterfly 5k
7. Miami walk like MADD 5k
8. live like bella 5k

With enough local events, I passed on the former. The last 2 were closest in proximity but would only be able to pick one. I found a chance to do a double header *.

Event 1 (7 am)-sistrunk 5k:

I had to contend with rain, especially prior to the race. Clint time:

The good: won age, trophy, finisher medal
The bad: I had to leave without trophy to make next event, 10 year age groups
The ugly: weather, course (had to go over tracks and around a stage)

Event 2 (9 am)-women in distress 5k:

I also had to contend with rain, but it started after a mile into the race. Naturally, I was tired and sore from the previous 5k. Eastwood time:

The good: podium, late start (allows for double), race day entry fee (25)
The bad: 2nd by a second, 10 year age groups, course (several twists and turns)
The ugly: no finisher medal, paper certificate as award, late start (if only event)

Sunday agenda-race?

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

1. gasparilla race weekend (half and 8k)
2. Disney princess half
3. florida brain cancer 5k
4. tour de broward
5. pancreatic cancer walk/run
6. city dog 5k
7. surfside 5k

The first 2 were furthest in proximity and I have been there before. The last 2 were in Miami beach (closest in proximity); I picked the latter.

The good: time was fastest of all races this weekend
The bad: no finisher medal, weather (hot and a bit humid)
The ugly: didn't place, 2 loop course on sand

President's day weekend

President's day weekend is here! President's day is on Monday, following this weekend. Unfortunately for me, I have to work on that day, so it's no holiday for me.

Saturday agenda-race?

Here is what I found for this day:

1. toga 5k
2. ride 4 orphans bike ride
3. ft Lauderdale 5k
4. Sheridan house 5k

The former was the furthest while the latter the closest; none were in Miami. The former started the latest (10 am) while #3 was the soonest verifiable start time. I have done all but the bike ride. I don't like the #3 venue. Both the former and latter were fun runs; I picked the latter. Clint time:

The good: finisher medal, long sleeve tech shirt
The bad: weather (hot and humid), age groups (mine was 50+), internal conditions
The ugly: no awards, course (3 loops), late start (past 9 am)

Sunday agenda-race?

Here is what I found for this day:

1. Michelob ultra el paso marathon
2. publix A1A marathon, half and 6k

You can rule out the former (out of FL) so its obvious I went to the latter. Not ready for the longer distances and higher fees, I did the 6k. This time, my internal conditions were fine. Eastwood time:

The good: finisher medal, tech shirt, podium (1 age), cooler weather (overcast), 6:30 start
The bad: late with results
The ugly: parking, results not posted online

Winter Olympic weekend!

Winter Olympic weekend! The opening ceremony began yesterday for the Winter Olympics. This weekend preceeds various special days. Monday is family day (BC Canada), Tuesday begins marti gras, Wednesday is valentines day, Thursday is national flag day (Canada) and Friday is Chinese new year!

Saturday agenda-race?

Here's my considerations for this day:

1. barrier free 5k
2. race for faith 5k
3. love run 5k
4. CCA 5k
5. pines light up the night 5k *
6. alumni run 5k

*=night double possible
The latter was closest in proximity

Sunday agenda-race?

This is whats up for this day:

1. 26.2 with donna, half, ultra and 5k
2. publix florida marathon, half and relay
3. wellington 5k
4. emb(race) 5k
5. hearts at work 5k
6. I care, I cure, I run 5k
7. run through central park 5k +
8. cooper city 5k +
9. jcc 5l
10. sun smart 5k

+=late and close - double possible
The latter was closest in proximity

No brainer; #7 is a runners depot race and I must support it as a member.
I planned on and went to #9 in a double header attempt but found out the hard way that it was cancelled, despite me having a color card flyer!

Super bowl weekend!

Super bowl weekend! It is also the first weekend of the month. This year, its the patriots vs who? oh, the eagles! I am rooting for the underdog again and like I said last year b4 the falcons played (and lost), Atlanta can win unless:

1. under estimate tom brady and team (a 'big' lead at halftime is not a guarantee)
2. turnovers
3. insufficient drives (too many 3 and out)
4. stupid risks (like seattle did)
5. poor clock management

The same applies to Philadelphia.

Saturday agenda-race?

Here's my choices for this day:

1. best damn race half, 10k, 5k
2. pine jog 5k
3. run to the rescue 5k
4. im possible 1,2,3 run
5. walk for wishes broward
6. William f Boynton 5k
7. st Thomas alumni 5k

The former was the furthest while the latter, the closest, in proximity. I passed on the latter (original choice) because I took advice from runner mates and selected #6; in hindsight, good move. clint eastwood synopsis:

The good: top ten (4 oa, 3 moa), podium, raffle, start time (7 am)
The bad: only 1 oa, 1 master, cotton tshirts
The ugly: rain, award medal, I had to miss raffle to attempt double header

Event 2-walk for wishes broward

I didn't expect to make the start of this race, much less register, but due to the weather, I did catch the start. The late start (8:30 originally) allows for the double header attempt. I decided to walk the 5k (I don't want to further injuries). It was a high quantity, low quality race whereas I would've placed if I were able to sign up in time. They had a great post race spread plus had finisher medals.

Sunday agenda-race?

Super sunday selections:

1. Sarasota music half
2. Daytona beach half, 5k
3. Islamorada half, 10k
4. butterfly run
5. eagle 5k

I passed on long distance, considering only the last 2. This time I picked the closest in proximity (the latter). Clint time:

The good: finishers medal, post race spread
The bad: 8 am start, external conditions (hot (compared to previous day) and windy)
The ugly: internal conditions (felt bad), didn't place