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!!!!