Feaster Five --Happy Thanksgiving--

The Feaster Five in run in Andover, Ma. This year was the 26th running. As usual it was cold. And crowded. Between the two races nearly 10,000 people ran it.

This was the second time I ran it. The last time in 2011 I didn't remember so many people. And I didn't remember being caught in the back of the pack. It took me 15 minutes just to reach the start line. Then I was weaving in and out of people walking, people pushing strollers, people walking dogs. I finally got from behind all the slower runners and walkers at mile 2 where I settled into a semi normal pace. Albeit slow. I was freezing.

I never did warm up. I kept my hat and gloves and layers which I usually peel off and toss in the car or hand off to Chris, not this time. I ran 4 miles before I even started to warm up. Brrrr..

Apple pie at the finish! And they actually had GF snacks I could eat. Kudos!!! Finished under 50 minutes which was my goal.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

Falmouth Road Race in the Fall

I have always wanted to run this race in the summer. Getting a slot in the race is nearly impossible, so when I saw this one listed I jumped right on it! Again it is limited, but I lucked out and got my application and money in on time. The process is old school running. You actually have to mail your application in with a check!! I love that part of it.

I wasn't sure where I was going to I got up early. It was freezing and flurries were flying around, but I headed to Falmouth anyway. Got there a lot quicker than I was told I would so I sat admiring the empty beach. Cold wind blowing with only two people enjoying the shoreline.

I lined up and got on the bus early. That was a mistake! I ended up standing around in the freezing cold for 2 hours at Woods Hole. I did a few warm up jogs trying to stay warm.

We started at Woods Hole and ran back to Falmouth Heights where this rocks sits. It's a very hilly run, but beautiful. Finished the 7 miles in 1:06. Just about what I was expecting! 

After the race they had chowder but I didn't par take in that and instead met up with my friend Carol who was honeymooning on the Cape. Great vista, fun race and good times.