Gobble Gobble

Yay for turkey!!

Today was a little Turkey Trot that began in Clarkston and ended in Asotin....just a short 4 mile run.  This race was very low-key.  Registration was $1, no running number, no t-shirts....it was great!

Dan was a good husband, as usual.  He went with me so I didn't have to make the trip alone.  Thank you babe! 

When we first got there, we were visiting with a guy named Dennis that Dan knows.  Dennis mentioned that someone asked him....why drive all the way down here for a 4 mile run??  To stay motivated, that's why!

We know that we could easily just step outside our door and run a 4 mile loop around town, but there is definitely a difference between training runs and an actual race.  I know I do better on my training runs if I have a race to run in the near future.  It helps keep me motivated to run consistently each week.

So today was perfect....nice weather, a low-key race, and something to stay committed to.  I had a good run today.  No issues with my breathing, no issues with my shins, no issues with my calves....it was awesome! 

Before the race began, Dennis and I were talking about our paces and how long we have been running, how often we run, etc.  Dennis said he was planning to run about 12 minute miles, just like me.  However, let me give you some perspective here....Dennis is a tall man, maybe around 6' 3
and I'm about a foot shorter.  So, I'm thinking my little legs might not keep up with him, but at least I found someone to track during the race.

As the race began, Dennis ended up ahead of me fairly quickly, but he was always in my sight.  I like to run the entire race, if I can.  At about the 2 mile mark, Dennis began to walk...I had my opening to catch up.  I set my sights on him and just kept moving my keep.

A race is so much easier when you have other people around you.  I had people behind me, people in front of me, and goals along the way.  Perfect!

Dennis and I passed each other a few times during the last couple miles.  I kept running, he was run/walking.  We finished within a few feet of each other.  My time today was 48:35....right on pace!

I didn't win a turkey or a pie, but oh well.  I had a good run and it felt good.

17.8 of 500 done!  Next up is the Santa Run 5K in December....ho ho ho :) Who wants to come with me?

Oh P.S.... I bought some Yaktrax today.  I'm actually looking forward to some snow so I can try them out.