At least, I was trotting for a pumpkin pie kolache, only to discover that there were none at the end of the race.
Today was Race #2 - The Uptown Turkey Trot. Due to the fact that I PR'ed on Sunday, I didn't anticipate a PR today.
I was right.
But the frustrating part is that I missed a PR by 7 seconds! But it's a PR of sorts - it's a PR of Houston 10ks (my best 10k was the Crescent City Classic in New Orleans last year - 1:16:29), it's a PR of the Uptown Turkey Trot (last year I did it in 1:20:45). I finished this year's race in 1:16:35.
The weather was very warm, the sun was shining brightly on the unshaded cement of San Felipe, the water stations ran out of water again (luckily I learned from last year and wore my fuel belt). But the happiness of the race was in multitudes.
Mile 1: 12:22
Mile 2: 11:53 (whoops)
Mile 3: 12:25
Mile 4: 12:21
Mile 5: 12:31
Mile 6: I have no clue.
Mile .2: I have no clue.
My last mile was probably closer to 13 minutes, especially since I was tired and my feet were hurting. But my Garmin tripped out on me! I looked down and it was at 5.45 miles at 1:08. The next time I look down, 2 minutes later, it's at 5.11 miles. My Garmin rewound! Arghh....
Here are the good parts of the race:
1) I had a consistent pace
2) I got to see Christine from NY!!!, June, Vic, Cassie, Mannie, and an ex-Starbucks co-worker
3) I finished without major pains (although my left calf and Achilles tendon still tightens up)
But all's good. I did my cardio for the day and can eat my pumpkin pie with a smile. I'm making the majority of Thanksgiving dinner myself this year, for the first time (I'm doing the turkey, gravy, dressing, and cranberry relish - all homemade), but I bought the pumpkin pie. I don't bake. And then Mom is making homemade macaroni and cheese casserole and cherry salad, and my sister is bringing sweet potatoes. Yum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And I'm not starting to cook until 3, since dinner won't be until 8. Today is a good day.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
3 comments:
Happy Thanksgiving!!
as always grrrreat to see you ! i had TWO helpings of dressing, just like i said i would!
great, fun race out there. Yes, it was hot, no, there was no water. Normally, I'd not be happy but you're so right. The multitudes and families, young and old, made it a fun run for me. Now, let's set some consumption PR's!!!
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