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Sunday, November 28, 2010

Turkey Trot 2010

Jeff and I tried to sign up for the Turkey Trot in 2009 but we were too late and they sold out! So for 2010 I was secretly hoping they would sell out before I could sign up...but Jeff took it upon himself to register me behind my back! I haven't been running besides doing power hours here and there plus I have been fighting a cough since October 1st so I was down on the idea this year. Mehmet and Kathryn were doing it and so were Shannon and Ryan so we had a good crowd to run with. Shannon, Kathryn, Ryan's sister and I socially jogged the 8k race while Jeff tried to keep up with Ryan and Babs pushed the kids for a 5k walk. The rain was ick and it was chilly billy but I don't think any of us regretted getting some exercise and fresh air before turkey eating...especially BB's turkey eating!

Babs had the added pressure of finishing his race in 45 minutes so the kiddos could run in the Turkey Tot Trot. He got back just in the nick of time! We ripped Mei from the stroller and she ran a mad 26.2 yard dash (2 year olds and under)...her first ever race! She fell down half way through so Jeff was there to pick her up...from there on she wanted to hold his hands:)

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lost a pigtail on the way...

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Next up...4 and under...see Aston(in black) straddling the line in an all out sprint? Mia was way on the other side...can't see her in the crowd...

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Tongue out...just like Lighting McQueen...

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A little carbs and salt to replenish...

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"Asty...how'd you do? I was stuck behind this really slow girl!"

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Awards ceremony...

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first medal ever...

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love this one...

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7 comments:

brooke b said...

ok that rocks. love aston sprinting. love the shot of stell and you and her first metal ever. that's the best. i'll bet the food and wine tasted extra great after your workout!!
PS love that jeff signed up all up. haha i would have killed mike. haha

kate's corner said...

how cute are these tot trots?? had no idea! love that stelly had her own gig! ha asty's comment? cute cute cute. you and the earmuffs! like them...sleek!
great post.

Anonymous said...

so cool you guys did this. looked super fun. love aston sprinting with tough out, stell's first metal ever, and that jeff secretly signed you up :-)

Tracy said...

Way to go! Looks like everyone was in great spirits (and shape!...Look at Aston go!) even in the rain. The beginning of a tradition?

David said...

Turkey Tot Trot must have been the cutest thing ever. That shot of Stell with Jeff is so sweet.

Kathryn said...

Great pictures from the Turkey Trot & Tot Trot...I feel cold again just looking at them...Brrrrr

Tricia Williams said...

that is a great way to spend thanksgiving morning. what time were you guys done? didn't realize it was an 8k--go you guys, awesome! love that they have all of the sprints for different age groups. aston's post-race comment cracked me up. once again the wide angle rocks--love the whole race field pictured in aston's race.