Sooo, I really enjoyed the base Turkey Trot this year. I got two of my friends to come out and participate. They both pushed strollers and just did a fabulous job. I love to see when my friends and family get excited about running when they actively participate in it.
David decided he would race while pushing the stroller. I was excited to actually run FAST without the stroller holding back my time. Running up to the gym from our house the weather was really soupy. It looked like it could be cold but it was muggy and pretty warm. We ran a little over a mile for our warm up. We pinned on our cardstock numbers and got ready.
Off we went on the same route they always use. I sprang out in front and David was actually BEHIND me. That was a first for sure. I ran out in front of him and he clipped me a little with the stroller. I was for sure going out WAY too fast. Then again, everyone in front of me went out super fast. David slowly caught up to everyone and within in a half mile he was the leader (pushing a stroller).
By the beginning of the third mile, I was second (men and women). I watched a fellow runner named Jim slowly die inside as I passed him. He yelled something at me, something along the lines of being passed by a girl. Then my shoe came untied with more than a half mile to go. Dang it! I pulled over and quickly tied it. Jim passed me as well as another guy. I ran hard and caught back up. Turned up the last road leading to the home stretch and pushed it. Second place. It was a pretty awesome race. I guess technically Naomi won because she was the first to cross the finish line. :)
We chilled and waited for the turkeys to be given out. First and second of each division got a turkey, so we got to take home two. We LOVE getting turkeys at the turkey trot, it's our Laughlin tradition. This was our fourth year, and hopefully we will claim them again next year. :) they were 16 pound turkeys too. I also enjoy getting turkey the week before Thanksgiving so we can actually prepare them and have them for our feast.
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