2011 Columbus Turkey Trot 5 Miler

We competed in the Turkey Trot this past Thursday.  I had been training a bit for this one, increasing my runs and speed over the past month or so.  It sure did pay off.  I ended up finishing in at 45:02, 9:00 min/mile pace.  My goal was under 45 minutes, but I will take this time considering I stopped once to tie my shoe and we had to dodge the strollers, dogs, and walkers for most of the first mile or so of the race.

I can't express how important it was to have her by my side the entire race, encouraging me and pushing me ever so slightly.  This was the first race she ran with me completely, and it sure made a difference.