Turkey Trot 8k

This morning I awoke at 6 am to find this outside the window

It was a tad bit froggy. 

I enjoyed a pre-race sandwich of whole wheat toast, soy nut butter and 1/2 a banana.

Made it to the race on time and even spent some time in Whole Foods warming up – it was in the low 40s out.  

Matt, my official photographer, took some pictures of the starting line – I’m somewhere in the back.

This race was very hilly – especially miles 2-4.  The last big hill was quite a killer – I swear I was running up it in slow motion.  The race was mostly through a residential neighborhood and there were lots of spectators cheering us on –  was very helpful.

I made it to the finish line – my watch said 46:30 – which I was very happy about considering it took me almost 1/2 a mile to pick up a decent pace – there were lots of walkers to navigate through. 

There I go about to cross the finish line (I’ve got the pink jacket on). 

Now I’m finishing my second breakfast of 1/2 a honeycrisp apple, 1/2 a banana, pomegranate arils, granola, Oikos Vanilla Greek Yogurt and some raisins.

I need to finish getting ready – we are leaving soon for my Aunt and Uncle’s house for Thanksgiving dinner!

Wishing you and your family and Happy Thanksgiving!