Race Recap 2018

Happy Thanksgiving Week! Today I'm taking a break from the usual Monday Daybook post to write about the race this past weekend.  The Texas fam arrived early last week to acclimate to the cold weather.  We had ice, snow, and rain along with freezing temps all within a 48-hour period.  It was not a very warm welcome for my Southern people.  But as you all know by now, Jesus loves my sister.  As she is a favored child by God, Sunday run day was perfectly clear. The previous forecast was cold rain but by the time we woke up the temps hovered above forty with not a hint of rain.  Sounds very much like last year.  Needless to say, I had to change my running gear to accommodate this glorious weather change.  

With my sister in rehab for an injury, they registered for a slower than their usual corral so I decided to move down with them.  My oldest was, of course, in the A corral with the fast people. As a seasoned runner and despite her injury, I can tell you my sister still gave me a run for my money!  Her "slow" pace gave me a workout hahaha.  She never took a walk break while I hobbled at the last 400 meters with a foot cramp.  I loved running with her and she totally inspired me at this race. We are already looking forward to next year. I'm still undecided about this week's Turkey Trot as I am currently nursing a cold (just like last year!).  It will have to be a last minute decision.  In the meantime, I have a house to clean, baking to plan, and turkey to thaw.  Back to the Thanksgiving hosting grind this week!  

Pictures to share:

the jacket this year was pretty cool

lots of laughter when we are together

third-wheeling

we were not the champions, my friend

taking advantage of closed streets to pose in one of the busiest roads in the city

 

we like our colorful shoes

icy before race day
 

pretty but not fun to run in