On Thanksgiving morning, I met Bang bright and early for the Ridgewood Turkey Trot 8k in Raleigh. I love me a good old Turkey Trot and was excited to run this one since it was my first time for this particular race.
I was not, however, excited for a temperature of 27 degrees at the start. I've been in the South long enough now to not be ok with that.
I was not, however, excited for a temperature of 27 degrees at the start. I've been in the South long enough now to not be ok with that.
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Being friggen cold is better when your BRF is suffering along with you. |
My goal was 55 minutes and I was excited to see my first 3 splits in the low 10's. Which, for me running 4:1 intervals, was a nice pace. I was psyched to be passing people on the hills and felt good running at a faster than normal pace. Mile 4 was my slowest thanks to a long gradual uphill, but I was able to recover for the last mile (my Garmin measured at 5.03) and finish strong.
In the end I got my PR (53:09) and a picture with this giant turkey...
great race!
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