Turkey Trot

So tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day and everyone knows what that means? That's right, Turkey Trot! I love the Turkey Trot. Springfield's race is one of Missouri's largest 5k events, and unfortunately Aimee and I will be in Farmington. The Turkey Trot has a large race atmosphere and draws some of the top runners in the area. The course is new this year to accommodate all the additional runners that have helped this race grow in popularity. I have always enjoyed running on Thanksgiving morning before a day of feasting. Since Aimee and I will not be in town, we are planning our own Turkey Trot here in Farmington at a local trail. Aimee has really taken a liking to trail running and has even bought a pair of shoes! Back home though, I would like to wish everyone the best of luck in the race, including a colleague, Matt English. He is using some of my gear to handle the cold. Run fast Matt, it keeps you warmer and you are done sooner.

Reflecting back on the last race I competed in, the Bass Pro Shops 1/2 Marathon. The only 1/2's I have ever completed were part of marathons, so this was officially my first 1/2 marathon.
The weather was perfect and I ran very well. My goal was to break 1:30:00 and I finished in 1:28:00, so goal accomplished, and I was 15th overall, 3rd in my age category. I did get a sweet plaque for taking 3rd, way better than Aimee's coffee mug from last year. I am currently trying to figure out where I want to go from here. Continue to work on the 1/2 or back to the full and BQ? Either way, this year has been a good running year for me as I have logged my most miles ever and I still have about 5 weeks of 2010 to go.

I have included a picture of Aimee and I before the Chicago Marathon. I love this race and I am thinking about it for next year already. Also found out this week that the Rock and Roll series will be in STL in October 2011!