In my first run in over a week since I’ve been resting my knee and letting it heal, I felt pretty good. My chiro gave me some kinesio tape that I think gave me some extra support. I also took it pretty easy on my pace. I also made sure to do a proper dynamic warm up – lunges, squats, toy soldiers, etc. etc. And since it was in the upper 20’s when I woke, I made sure to bundle up to help keep my bod loose.
I knew that after my run I wanted to go and cheer for my racing friends. Where I was running, I could hear the MC of the race off in the distance and it was a bit of a downer knowing I wouldn’t be in the race, but I wanted to be smart about my health.
The turkey was probably sad because it was Thanksgiving – a rough day for flightless birds.
Afterwards I did plenty of static stretching, changed to dry clothes and went to the race. It was fun to cheer for everyone. I saw so many people that I knew running this race. It’s amazing to me that can go to pretty much any race in town and chances are I will know people there.
It was also cool that as some of my friends finished, they would go back and find other friends to help them finish. Good stuff.
Afterwards we tailgated in the parking lot. To our surprise there were a couple other groups tailgating, and being competitive people, we were determined to beat them. We made sure to stay until the other groups packed up and left. Yes, we won Thanksgiving!
We are so very thankful, obviously.
Afterwards it was the family celebration, but unfortunately I don’t think anyone took any photos, so you’ll just have to imagine what happened.
How bout you? Did you race or run? Did you have a good turkey day? Have you ever gone to a race to support others?
Piratebobcat 
Congrats on winning the tailgate throw down! How far did you take your knee?
Thanks! I only went 4. It was a little stuff but I didn’t have the sharp pain afterwards like I did before. Going to attempt more miles in the morning!
That’s great news! Just don’t go nuts too soon. You want to eaaaaaassssseeee back into it. Glad to have you back and running!
Thank you! I’ll try to be fart smella.
Art smass.
Yay! A run! Nice. Hope you’re feeling ok today 🙂
Thanks, feeling much better. Going to give it another go in the morning!
It’s great how you bring humor to every situation.
Thank you!!! That is my goal! Probably why I won Class Clown in high school, ha!
LOL too funny you competitive tailgater you! Hope the knee is doing better!
haha, thanks! It’s doing better, but it’s not normal. Ran 13 yesterday though and it hasn’t put me out of commission. We’ll see.
Oh wow! That’s progress! Knock on wood!
Yes, please do!
I’m so glad your knee held up, even in such chilly temps. Sounds like you’re being smart and treating it right.
Thanks! It is much harder to get loose when it’s cold out. It still feels off, but I think it’s getting better.
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