So, I missed the deadline to register for the Turkey Trot when the cost was $18/person. When I went online to register this week, the price was $25/person. I really didn't want to spend $50 for Jeremy and I to run in it, especially knowing that I could have only paid $18/person.
Jeremy suggested I look up the price for the Turkey Waddle in Queen Creek. It was only $10/person. We decided to do that (and I was excited because it was a 5K instead of a 10K).
Jeremy and I had a good time. My personal goal time was to complete it in 40 minutes. I've never done it faster than 45 minutes. Jeremy pushed Andrew in the jogging stroller and stayed with me. He's so nice to do that, because I know I slow him down so much. He's very encouraging and motivating to run with, too (as I'm sure you can imagine).
I surprised myself and only walked once when my side cramp was excruciating. And I only walked for a few feet because I realized it wasn't helping the cramp go away so I might as well run it off. Plus, I was worried if it went away while I walked, it would be back when I started running again.
Well, Jeremy really pushed us to run hard to the finish line and when we ran across the finish line they yelled out 37 minutes 47 seconds! Yay!
I really enjoyed the event and the weather was great. It rained all night, but the clouds disappeared when we showed up at the school and the air was nice and crisp. It felt so good with the cold breeze in my face.
Of course, I forgot my camera, but I was emailed a link to the segment Fox 10 did on the event if you want to watch it. Turkey Waddle
2 comments:
Awesome Job Kara, I wish I would have known about that, I would have ran with you guys! Let me know if you hear of any runs that are local that you might enter!
i wish i had know about the turkey waddle. we were also planning on the turkey trot but didn't want to spend $50. plus i couldn't do a 10k, but i am almost up to a 5k.
good job. impressive time!!
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