Turkey Trot- Fort Dodge, IA Race Report

5 miles. 47:02.

This was a great race because I have never done a 5 mile before. So, it was bound to be a PR. I was pretty happy with the time. The race was really small and informal (just like I like them) and the people were so nice! About 200 people ran (and a dozen or so dogs). No rules against ipods either, which is awesome since I run faster with music. The trail was soft (no concrete... all dirt and gravel) and flat and the weather was a little cool... in the 30s, but nowhere near the 11 degrees it was at the start last year. All in all, I would run this race again for sure for the flat course and the nice people. Fun times!!!

November 13 Training Update

Last Sunday: 3 miles. 31:31
Tuesday: 6 miles. 58:09
Thursday: 4 miles. 38:24.
Saturday: Body Combat
Today: 5 miles. 47:57.

It is interesting looking at the times because the 5 miles I did today was the hilliest and windiest route of the week but it was one of the fastest. Go figure!

Another Thursday Afternoon Run

3 miles. 28:00 even. Beautiful day... most of the snow on the sidewalks was melted.

This week so far...

Monday. 3 miles. 29:29
Tuesday. 4 miles. 39:16

We got like a foot or more of snow last night (and had blizzard conditions this morning) so I am taking a rest day today.

Bolder Boulder 2011 Race Report

This post was a long time in coming so I will keep it brief. I ran the Bolder Boulder 10K with my good friend Carolynn and my brother-in-law, Mike. It was Carolynn's first 10K and Mike's first Bolder. I ran just for fun and kept pace with Carolynn, but I beat Mike anyway. That will probably never happen again. As always, it was an extremely well-run race and we all agreed we will be running it again next year. Can't wait!

Saturday in KC

5 miles. 48:05. I coughed pretty much the whole time but after a rest day I should be fine.

Today's Run

4 miles. 37:37. Starting to get my speed back, yay!