Turkey Trot

I've never run the turkey trot before - this is my first official 5 mile race!  Lil C emailed me wanting to run this race and I figured why not.  Both Amanda and Jenn were running it as well, so we all signed up.

It was a great day for a race! 52 degrees and sunny as Jenn, Amanda, lil C and I headed downtown for the turkey trot. We were walking up to the start line when they released the timed runners, so we had to jump in with the untimed runners. I couldn't believe how many people were there - 21,000! The first 2 miles were rough trying to maneuver around people and finding a break away. Overall the course was very much the like the Cap 10K, so I was prepared for it. Perfect way to start Turkey Day. Gobble Gobble!

Based on my watch:
Avg pace- 8:50
Mile 1 - 9:06, Mile 2 - 9:06, Mile 3 - 8:40, Mile 4 - 8:39, Mile 5 - 8:39, last 71 ft - 0:05:45 (6:43 pace)

I am so thankful for my health, family and friends!

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21st ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot Austin, Texas 11/24/2011
Name:	Christina Malek
Event:	5 Mile - Age Group
Division:	F 30-34
City, State:	Pflugerville, TX
Bib:	3832	Overall Place:	1507	Division Place:	86
Age:	33	Time Back:	15:46	Total Division:	280
Gender:	F	Gun Time:	49:50	Gender Place:	429
Pace:	8:50/M	Chip Time:	44:12	Total Gender:	1555