Grant Park Turkey Trot

Time: 24:18 (5th Fastest 5k since Athlinks started keeping track)
4th AG out of 100
18th Woman of 617
103rd of 1034 Participants.

Pre Race:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

Friday:

Race Day:

 Race Recap:

Bag Check was a cluster- 15 minute wait. "Warmed" up for 5 minutes as a result. Started out conservatively and never got passed (we were "chicking" everyone) , ok, maybe we got passed once by a 15 year old. Garmin was on "manual lap" by my mistake since the last time I used it was the Chicago Marathon, so no splits- but I'll go ahead and say they were even as even could be, negative possibly. Sprinted the last .1 uphill to the finish. WTF uphill finish?!?  We chatted the entire time and had a freaking blast running together while we couldnt feel our fingers or toes or faces. Im pretty sure my speech was slurred by the time we finished. Hello Hypothermia!  Somehow we both ended up 4th in our respective Age Groups, and top 18/19 women.  Obviously a smaller field for a Chicago style race. I am also proud of L for clocking one of his faster times in a 5K this year.

Overall a  fun time, and I finally felt ready to tackle a 5K at mile 2.78 of the race, once I was properly "warmed up." BRR.

Post Race:

Sorry CB, but antlers just look so adorable on you...

Next up: The Schiller Chiller 5k on 12/1. 

Currently praying for warmer temps.

----Xaar

Today I'm thankful

For a beautiful sky that got me outside with CB for an early am run.



For a happy pup who is always willing to accompany me on runs.



For a beautiful city that makes running outside a joy.



For watching him running (with ears pinned back for aerodynamics) and enjoying time outside.



For a huge smile which has been the best start to my day. I'm a happy runner. :)




Happy Thursday!!

- xaar