On Tuesday of this week I had two surgeries. Not super major, but surgeries. One surgery was on my toe and I was awake and numbed up. That lasted maybe 10 minutes. The 2nd surgery I was put under and it lasted about an hour. Then it took me over an hour to wake up. I was told that for the 2nd surgery that healthy people recover from it in 1-2 days, and unhealthy people could have up to a week of recovery. The doctor said to run the race only if I felt good in two days, but to take it easy and not speed race.
I was determined to feel great within 36 hours so I could register and run the race. I woke up the next morning and did feel better. By that afternoon I felt great, as if nothing had happened. I registered for the race for the next morning. Jason decided to run it with me to make sure I didn't speed race. Plus I think he secretly wanted the Turkey medal.
The morning of the race was a gorgeous day. A cold day, but not too bad. I didn't need a coat to run in and even my shirt became too hot. It was perfect running weather. I started out at a decent speed, but not too fast. My insides felt okay, but not exactly wonderful. I knew I needed to be careful. I was able to keep about a 10-10:15 minute per mile pace. So it felt like a training run more than a race, but I did complete it and only had mild cramping later in the day.
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| Before the run took place. Me wearing my turkey tights,turkey headband, cute socks and arm sleeves. AND of course the Hawkeye shirt in Buckeye land! |
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| Bibs with medals |
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| My garmin showing my time. |
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| After the race back at my parent's home. |
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The cute turkey medal. Glad I ran the race to get it.
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| The next day I felt like running again. I ran 6 miles and while on the run saw this sign. I had to have a picture since my maiden name is Lewis! |
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