Thousands of you ran trots this week…and let’s be honest I was an advertising major in college, so I just needed a title to grab your attention. We did not in fact have Justin Bierber sign the national anthem, in fact we had a tape player and we did not have Meb waving us through at the finish line…but this was still a SPECTACULAR day for me because it really solidified the life we are building in Miami.
First there is Matt and Samara who we have become good friends with over the last year. These two wonderful people allowed us to celebrate Turkey Day with them yesterday and have really proven to me that home is where you make it. 
Pre-Race so fresh and clean…..Post race seriously sweaty for November!
RUNNING BUDDIES
Throughout the morning I ended up talking to over 19 different people, who I have met through running. It was surprising to find that I knew so many people and could truly have a conversation, not just a passing “hello”. 
Claudia and Vivi two of my new Ragnar teamates… Bryan always in the top 3, who will be posting soon on Chi Running!!
ANOTHER PR
I really wasn’t sure how I would run…I mean it’s a Turkey Trot so there is a 100% guarantee of 1,000 people lined up at the 8min and under paces who are walking, pushing strollers, crawling and what not. I settled in to an 8:04 pace for the first 4 miles and then about mile 5 the sun just started beating down and my mental thought process became something like “oh good lord, who really cares about my time it’s a Turkey Trot”. Still I managed to slow only to 8:17 and finished with a 1 minute PR. 50:52 for 15th in my age group and 214/3500 finishers 
Finally a picture where I look like I’m running and not speed walking!! thanks to my poor injured hubby who badly wanted to race, but instead was spectating again.
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Gratitude Journal
Nov 27
I am grateful for smiles
I am grateful for new running buddies
I am grateful for my organized ragnar team
I am grateful for Samara’s stuffing
I am grateful for roasted sweet potatoes
35 good vibes:
An awesome PR for you. Sounds like life in Miami does keep getting better and better!
Aw, great post. I'm glad you are enjoying Miami :) Great job on the PR!
Great race! Weird to see it so hot when it's so cold here.
Was this the turkey trot in tropical park?
Looks like a great day! Congrats on your PR ... and your running picture.
Winks & Smiles,
Wifey
Congratulations. It's really amazing to PR at a trot...just because of all the novice runners that don't know how to line up. Well done!
awesome job! i love the shorter distances...we marathoners tend to naturally get faster without having to "train" specifically for the distance. its like magic.
congrats on the PR!
Hey, I was there! I PRed too despite the crowds, walkers, strollers, heat, sun and humidity :)
Home really is where you make it :) Congrats on the PR!!
Great mid-run picture!
Cnograts on your PR!!!
great job!
Looking great and congrats on the PR!
Congrats on the PR. Love the photos.
Funny to see you were running in such sunny weather while I was running in the snow this morning :)
Congrats to you! I am seriously jealous of the fact that you get to wear shorts and sleeveless top on Thanksgiving! So nice.
congrats on the pr! and whooo to being able to talk to all your running buddies :)
It looks like you had gorgeous weather for your race. Great PR!
I wish it was that warm and sunny here! Every turkey trot I have run has either been blizzarding or raining. We even have snow now - possible blizzard tonight.
Congrats on the PR!!
How fantastic! I LOVE Chi Running. It has changed everything for me. We recently moved to the Bay Area and I am just waiting for my opportunity to atttend a seminar. Can't wait to read more about it!
great job!
Congrats on the PR! Looks like a great day! :)
Congrats on a new PR!
Yay for great friends!! :)
Congrats on your race and a PR! Woohoo!
Nice job! I got sweaty on Thanksgiving morning too. I think it was in the 60s.
Your photos make me want to be your neighbor!! Looks gorgeaous there! And, great job on your trotting!! HBBC power!!!
Awesome job! Congrats on the turkey trot PR!
Congrats on yet another PR! You, speedster, you! ;)
I didn't realize you were doing the Miami Turkey Trot. I would have looked out for you, thought there were like, what did they say ? 4000 people ? Crazy ! Anyway, congrats on the PR !
Great run! I am glad you are enjoying your home!!
wow, nice job amanda!! congrats on the PR and fun times with friends.
So nice to hear that Miami is becoming more and more like home. (I love to read things like this with a potential move (after my whole life in one place!) it helps to read about others finding friends and making a life away from the familiar!)
Great job on the PR too! Is that girl behind you only wearing a sports bra...in November? that could make me a little bit jealous...we had ice and snow.
It's the BEST feeling running into people you know at races. It makes the whole experience so much better when you feel you are sharing it. Congrats on the PR too!
Great job! Congrats on the PR.
so nice things are coming 2g there!
I was in Boca Raton visiting family for Thanksgiving so ran that race. Extremely beautiful day for a race, but now am back to beautiful cold Ohio.
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