Showing posts with label Thanksgiving. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thanksgiving. Show all posts

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Thanksgiving At The Beach

Okay, finally time for the Thanksgiving recap.  I had a whirlwind of a Thanksgiving break!

After the 7 hour drive there, I overloaded on food (and loooots of it), shopping, wine glass painting, and a Turkey Trot!

It was my first ever Turkey Trot, which I was talked into by my cousin, Kristie.  I was just coming off an IT band injury, so a little hesitant, but eventually was persuaded to register.  A 5k has to be a piece of cake after getting so used to half marathons, right?

cousins ready to TROT
we've always been cute. ;)
I wasn't really looking forward to an exciting time for the 5k, considering I'm more of a long-distance runner and haven't been training well.  These days, I'm running a lot slower than I was this summer.

After waking up bright and early on Thanksgiving Day, my cousins Kristie and Greg and I drove down the Grand Strand to the starting line.

1 Alyssa Halter        22 Hertford           NC   21:18 

21:18 minutes later, I came in 20th overall and FIRST in my age group!

the finish at 21:18!
I was so surprised and thrilled I was able to crank out a quick time after barely preparing.  I'm usually over prepared for races.

My cousin Kristie did fantastically.  She beat her time by over two minutes!  We must have good genes. ;)
chaaampions!
I forsee more Turkey Trots in my future...

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

I'm a Thankful Girl.

In light of the Thanksgiving holiday passing, we all need to take a step back and realize how many things in life we have to be thankful for.  Since my Thanksgiving holiday went by in a blur, I decided to do this blog-style!

I am thankful for my loving family, for their health, and for their undying support throughout my life.

One side of my family on Poppop's 90th birthday - love them!
I am thankful for my dear friends who have always provided laughs, hugs, fun... basically, whatever I needed most at any time.


I am thankful for my job, for health, and for happiness!

Oh, and I'm thankful for this guy, too. ;)


More to come on my Thanksgiving adventures... and the exciting results of my Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot!

 
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