Yesterday morning I got to run with the darling Dawn again! We did a 5 mile Turkey Trot. It was 17 degrees, so it was bitter cold. I wore 2 shirts, a jacket, leggings, shorts, hat, gloves and earmuffs. Once I started running, I wasn't cold at all! Funny how that happens. I actually started wishing I had only worn 1 shirt, instead of 2.
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This was an awesome race. Of course Iroquois Park is known for its crazy hills, and there were a lot of them! After most races, a lot of them just have water and bananas. But this one had tons of food! Hot cider (which was sooo good), chocolate milk, cups of trail mix, huge muffins, oranges and bananas. It was great!
My 100 mile training buddy Mark, ran the race too. He did GREAT. Super proud of him!
This was a great race and I'm glad I got to run it with some amazing friends!
I also want to say I am so incredibly thankful for all of you. Thank you more than I can say for your emails and messages and words of encouragement during this time that I'm going through. You all are a huge blessing in my life.
Did you run or do a Turkey Trot? Tell me about it!
How many Thanksgivings do you go to?
We have a "Run for Food" 5k that my family does each year. My goal was a sub 30 minute finish. The 5k distance is not one that I run often anymore but the conditions were perfect - a cold & clear 31 degrees and the course was half pavement/half trail. My official finish time was 26:23!! The hill training that I have been doing for longer races sure paid off!Happy Thanksgiving weekend to you!
ReplyDeleteOmg Tracie!! That's amazing!! I've been running more hills lately, and I can really tell a difference too. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
DeleteGreat job Katie! Looks like a lot of fun! Chilly!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rhoda!!
DeleteI used to have a couple thanksgivings, but now that we aren't as local to my family, it's just one with his sister. It was really nice. Our kids all get along so well that it makes it easy to spend time there. =)
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the run! That is absolutely amazing!! I volunteered at one this year (my first) and it was so much fun!! I am so excited to do that again. =)
Thanks girl! I've volunteered at races a couple times, I agree that it is so much fun! I love being on the other side of it too.
DeleteLooks like a great race and you had a great time!! I love when that happens. I ran a turkey trot too and it was crazy cold!! I love running in the cold but when the temps are in the teens it can be brutal!! Have fun with you fam on Saturday!!
ReplyDeleteI'm learning to love running in the 30's, but anything lower than that is brutal for me too! Great job on your turkey trot!!
DeleteI did a turkey trot, too, and it was pretty cold! Though not as cold as 17 degrees. I bundled up, but ended feeling overdressed for basically the entire race. Oh well, I ran hard and got a PR!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo!! Congrats on your PR Jojo! I am trying to learn how to dress for cold weather, lately I've been overdressing too.
DeleteI ran "Chase the Turkey 5K" in Kingsport,TN. It was about 17 degrees here too ! My Garmin flaked out & wouldnt locate satelite, so I had to run "naked". That really messed with my head because Ive never learned to gauge my pace by feel. But you know what? I PR'd! 27:09! So I cant complain about that!! Ive had the pleasure of meeting Dawn too! We'll be running the Secret City Half Marathon in Oak Ridge,TN on Sunday. Re: troubled times? just like running....life is painful, but the reward at the finish line is sweet. just keep putting one foot in front of the other, ask Jesus to run beside you, and the down hill will come
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your PR Deb!! I've never ran 'naked' either. That would be hard for me to do too! That's awesome that you and Dawn got to run the half together! Hope your half went well. Thank you for your encouragement. Life really is a lot like running. I couldn't do it without God's help!
DeleteGood job on running in the cold. I HATE the cold. I let my running buddy talk me into the Santa Hustle half marathon next month. I don't know what I was thinking! I am praying for a heat wave. :) I didn't run on Thanksgiving but I took a dance fitness class at 8am in the morning that benefited the Salvation Army. They collected canned goods and half the proceeds from the entry fee went to charity. Pretty good reason to get out of bed early. Not to mention burning enough calories to have an extra piece of pie later that day!!
ReplyDeleteHonestly the hardest part about running in the cold is just the waiting. I ALWAYS warm up when I get going. I hope you do have a heat wave for your half!! A dance fitness class sounds like a blast!!
DeleteI have never run a turkey trot. Thankgiving is serious business in our house and we have a very strict timeline (leave it to my anal husband)...and now with two kids it takes twice as long to do anything! We just do one Thanksgiving. Happy Belated Thanksgiving. I hope you are doing ok!! Glad to see you back. I'll be back this week :)
ReplyDeleteI understand that! Since I don't have to host Thanksgiving, it's a lot easier for me to get away that morning. Glad to see you back too, Sue!
DeleteGreat job braving the cold and running on Thanksgiving! I hope you enjoy your family Thanksgiving today!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jen! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
DeletePlease, PLEASE do NOT bring that cold weather with you next week. 30-degrees will be cold enough. thankyouverymuch. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you had a nice Thanksgiving and enjoy your family today!!
Believe me, I'm coming to Las Vegas to ESCAPE this weather! It better not disappoint! ;)
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