To have run a number of races, I’ve never ever done a holiday themed run. I decided it was time to change that this year! I saw the Chatham Turkey Trot had a 1 mile family run option, perfect for my still cranky knee and for running with our little man.
Q has never run anything consistently this long. I knew that a mile would be a bit of a stretch for him but was hoping it would prove to be a great way to get him moving his body on a day that can often lead to challenges and meltdowns. I got him a fun Thanksgiving T-Rex shirt, a cute turkey hat and complained profusely no one seemed to make Thanksgiving socks for kids this year. Missed opportunity.
The race organizers kept telling us that parking would be super limited, so I think I was most worried about that out of everything. Thankfully it ended up being manageable.
The course for the Chatham Turkey Trot was relatively flat. The kids kept going through at least to around the halfway mark, when Q asked to take a break. It was a quick one before they were both back at it as fast as they could.
I’m a solo runner because I like to be able to control the pace I’m moving at but I loved watching these to running together, holding hands for a bit. They were both so bummed they didn’t get a trophy or medal (only top winners got those) but so proud of how great they did for their first race.
And a bit of extra love for my shirt, which still makes me giggle. Thanks to this great shop on Etsy for it!
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