What a glorious, but darned chilly morning it was in the Chicago area. All over the country people are running Turkey Trots, or whatever Thanksgiving themed runs there are. Mark and I participated in the Edison Park Turkey Trot 5K. I ran. Mark walked. I would say between 3,000 - 4,000 were on the streets today.
If you want to PR, don't plan on doing it a race like this, unless you are in front and will stay in front. I felt ok running today. Clearly I did not set the world on fire with my time - 38:02, but all the while I thought about how great it was to be running in a race again. I have missed races.
I did take walk breaks, and I felt ok about doing that. I took more than I normally would, but this may be the way it has to be for me to be running.
The people running were in great spirits. Families ran together. Lots of folks with dogs and baby strollers. Everyone was having a blast.
I felt good as I crossed the finish line. Once I crossed, a woman tapped me on the shoulder. "You sold me a pair of shoes two years ago. I told you I wasn't a runner, and you told me you hadn't run long. Now I am a runner, and I love racing. Thanks so much, " she said. I told her that was great, and it was so wonderful to see her out.
Next I waited for Mark. Mark wants to run at some point, but before you run, you have to walk. I waited about 8 minutes, then I saw him heading to the finish line. I greeted him at the finish line with a hug and a bottle of water. He seemed pleased he completed his first 5K. Next time though....he wants to run.
Overall a great Thanksgiving run!
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Charlie
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