5K Turkey Trot Training: Done ✅

I officially signed up my Mileage Club top students, parent volunteers and myself for the 5K Turkey Trot race next Saturday. I've been training for this event the past 5 weeks. This is my second time actually training for a 5K. I've raced a few but didn't take the time to train for them. The last time I trained for one, I set a personal record. So, it will be interesting to see what I can do at this race. This will be my second race since Baby Teague was born (19 weeks postpartum). I continue to remind myself that I recently had a baby because I have such high expectations for myself. Sometimes too high. Some people would consider me to be quite intense and I'd agree to that.

This training has been super intense! I've lost numerous toenails during and after marathon training but never during anything shorter than that. My left foot, big toenail is wobbly and tender these days. I didn't even think that could be possible. But, with as much speedwork I've done lately I can understand why it's barely hanging. Less miles with lots of intervals and strides are rough on the toes and also kill your legs! My hamstrings and quads are so tight after these short faster runs. Foam rolling and stretching is a must or else I'm limping the next day.

Today, was my last hard training run. I wasn't able to stick with what I had planned but I decided it would be smart to listen to my sore body. I feel like I'm falling apart. I'm pretty sure it's myself questioning what I'm capable of as race day gets closer. This is typical for me. I'm trying hard to stay positive and to continue to have faith that I can do this. This week, I plan to mentally prepare myself for this upcoming tough run. The huffing and puffing for 3.1 miles can seem like a marathon at times but I'll have to push through it. I need to remember that while I'm gasping for air, my students will be as well.

Kieren finishing with me
at the Turkey Trot last year.