Today's race marks the second anniversary of my latest fitness routine that has me logging hundreds of miles on my quest for improved fitness and weight reduction.
On Thanksgiving morning in '05 I woke to a fresh inch or two of snow that made driving a bit treacherous on the way to the Turkey Trot. That year my event was the 2-mile fitness walk. After the enjoyment of participating in the fun I decided to take up running because there are more running then walking events.
In 2006 I trained and competed in several 3.1 mile races. My goal for the year was to be ready for my longest run at The Madison Turkey Trotwhich is a five miler. No snow that year but the weather was worse. Heavy Rain and gail force winds coming off the chilly water of Long Island Sound made the 40's feel frigid.
The third time was a charmer. Today after the early morning fog lifted the bright sunshine felt like a summer day. The beautiful weather brought out a record number of participants this year. At start time the esitmate was 2700 people were signed up for either the 5 Mile Run or 2 Mile Walk. I have always been known as a person of dependably consistency and my running certainly reflects that trait. Last year in the cold rain my clock time was 45:37 for a race pace of 9:07 per mile. This year in 60 degree sunshine my race pace remained 9:07 minutes per mile.
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Dan, What a fun tradition. Congratulations on your good finish.
60 in Ct. Wow! I guess I can't rub it in that we spent 3 hours on the beach this afternoon!
Happy Thanksgiving RM!
Ginger
Dan,
Go Dan, I bet on you :) hope that you will be there and do it fine, happy thanks giving
Ray Saenz
Dan,
I can't remember the last time we had such nice weather for Thanksgiving, you really earned that turkey! :)
George... I'm working on the time... Amazing how consistent I can be, wonder if I can tick anyone off by Tuesday.... LOL
Ray... Always do fine... It's not whether you win or lose.... Fun and Fairness always prevails.
Cyndee... Thanks and good luck with the bet... 7 more days.
Ariz... 25 degrees is more like our normal weather and the forecast this morning says I'll be running with temps of 17 in the coming week.
Suzanne... The weather brought out a crowd... Fortunately I was quick enough to get to the beer line before it got to long.
Hey Brother Dan - by Tuesday, I'm sure you can.....
Congrats on the race and what a great day for the Turkey Trot - beautiful weather for you down there. We had pretty much the same temps, but rainy and dreary up here.
Ann
Dan,
I would think that this weather is such a comfort to Run in. I myself love the Snow!! but hey! I also never Run Unless i'm being Chased.. ;0)
Tom Weiss
Ann... Have any subject matter for me? :-)
Tom... It's fine to run in the cold, heat, rain or sun... just think of the fun.
Thesa... It's turning cooler here also... today started in the 20's
Dan,
I like your comment, :) it is always good to see the positive from something. :P keep it good !
ray Saenz