Today is the day where we all take a moment to enjoy some time with our families. It’s a holiday where we get to sit around, eat some home cooked food and maybe have a little too much to drink while we all tell old stories. It’s a time that we will talk about in the future and for sure smile back on. Of course I think the holiday is quite funny since it is mainly about eating a **** ton and not giving a **** but, we don’t look at the little details. 

For my family though it’s pretty much like every other holiday. Except we go run before we consume an unhealthy amount of carbs. It’s called the recycle fun run and it’s a three mile race that is out and back. The whole premise if to come to the race and bring a bunch of items you want to say goodbye to. So old T-shirts, awards, food, etc. All of it is acceptable and they take them gladly. If you win in your division you then get to choose a "prize" from the recycled goods that everyone brought to the run. Honestly we just go for the run and not for the prizes. We go, donate, pay the $10 and then run so that later we don’t feel as guilty about eating too much for our own good. 

Today was no exception. We did the usual and of course the weather is a perfect forty degrease with overcast. To me that sings perfection. Not only do I get to be away from the sun but I also get to enjoy the run itself and run as fast as I want. 

At first I wasn’t sure how I was going to do. I was a little groggy and I didn’t sleep very much due to being out till midnight (D and I saw fantastic beasts and it was amazinnnnnggggg) and having to get up at 6:30 a.m for the run itself. Needless to say I was taking some time to wake up completely but I also knew that I was ready to give it a try. 

Let me say, it was amazing. Not only did I feel good but my time was a new personal record. The last mile I was flying to the finish line and I passed a total of five people in a .20 distance. Once I crossed that finish line and I looked at my watch I was completely baffled. At first I thought I was seeing things but, the time is real. It is there. The proof exists. 

I’m so proud of myself and I am so happy that I was able to accomplish this goal. Running a 25:30 is an all-time best and I am so happy to see these results. The hard work does pay off, you just have to keep at it and not stop. 

So from me to you I wish you guys A happy Thanksgiving. Please try to drink responsibly and be safe out there. I know not a lot of places are open but there are still crazies in this world. Enjoy the time you have with your loved ones and take lots of photos to remember it in the future and make lots of wonderful memories. I know I will.