Today’s race was a Turkey Trot 4 Mile race that is very hilly and finishes up with .75 on the grass. We had perfect race weather, 58 degrees, sunny and no wind.
The elevation chart from my Garmin.
Got a picture of the part of the course after the race. It is a beautiful park with a lot of off road trails too.
Rob and I both PRed! He came in 29:43 and I was 29:54. We both improved this distance by two minutes which we were both happy with since this course was not flat at all.
I also got 1st in my age group! The awards are turkey trophys and 1st and 2nd got a voucher from Kroger grocrey store for a free Jenny-O turkey.
Me with my sweet trophy and winnings.
Close up of the trophy.
Stats:
29:54
7:29 pace
F 30-34: 1/9
F: 8/53
Overall: 44/135
November 23, 2009 at 5:20 AM
Holy cow, and I mean that in more ways than one. Elevation, sweet times, AG awards, and a turkey trophy CONGRATS!!!!!
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November 23, 2009 at 6:42 AM
Is that a stump behind you in the picture?? Great job on the 4 mile turkey trot! And first place in your age group! That is great! Such a speedy time!
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November 23, 2009 at 6:54 AM
I've come across your blog a few times from the nest's health and fitness boards. I've been running for a little less than a year and was wondering if there were any plans you used when you were starting out. If it's easier you can email me at kathysept19@yahoo.com. I would really appreciate your input..I'm so impressed by your times and I would really love to improve mine. Thanks
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November 23, 2009 at 7:28 AM
NICE JOB CJ!! I'm so proud of you! you ROCKED IT!!!!! way to go! i want to run a turkey trot!! great great great job to rob too!!!
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November 23, 2009 at 8:54 AM
Thanks Stevi!!Thanks J, and why yes that is a stump. 🙂 It's a large section of tree that is placed up at the entrance of the park. Kathy, thanks for checking out my blog. I've used Runner's World smart coach online training plan builder. You may want to check it out on their site if haven't yet.Thanks Nic!! CJ
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November 23, 2009 at 9:16 AM
Congratulations on the PR and winning your age group very cute trophy. 🙂
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November 23, 2009 at 3:09 PM
Wow- a PR on that course is amazing! Congrats! Oh yeah, I really miss Kroger, too. So that prize is awesome! WTG!!! You just keep getting better and better!
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November 24, 2009 at 2:53 AM
Sweet trophy buddy! 🙂
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November 24, 2009 at 5:55 PM
Thanks Erica, Rebecca and Jamie! :)CJ
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November 25, 2009 at 1:13 AM
Wow! Congrats!
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November 25, 2009 at 7:46 AM
awesome job!!!!!!
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November 27, 2009 at 8:30 PM
Thanks Angie and Aaron!! :)CJ
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