So, while most people enjoy sleeping in and eating all day on Thanksgiving, me and two fellow runners decided to run in the Turkey Trot at Clearwater High School. It was our first 10K (6.2 miles) race. Before the race, I was full of confidence that it should be no big deal since I had already ran 7 miles the Saturday before as per my regular training schedule. Well, I was certainly fooled as I am used to running in Dover which is completely flat! I don't know how it mathematically worked out this way, but I swear it was uphill the entire way. Yes, there were a few downhill moments, but they always seemed to be followed up with another incline. Anyways, I finished in 1 hour 13 minutes. I'm slow, but steady and had a ton of fun reguardless!
I have been working really hard since this race to get my self used to running faster. I have to run 9 miles this week and plan to run down Hwy 60 and Valrico Road to give myself a few inclines...just in case Disney isn't as flat as I remember. :)
Before the big race
My friend Sarah was the first of us to cross the finish line!
My sister-in-law Joy was next
Me last!
The spot where I dropped afterwards :) We're still smiling, though!
Me last!
The spot where I dropped afterwards :) We're still smiling, though!
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