Alameda Runners – Get After It!

This turkey is too fast to be eaten

What is Thanksgiving without the traditional turkey trot?  I enjoy getting out and doing a run on Thanksgiving morning.  Turkey trots are always social events which make them fun.  I want to run today but I got out there early to take pictures.  The people from the food bank were out early collecting food and helping out with race logistics.  I did not know about the food bank because I didn’t read any of the pre-race instructions like I should have.  Not only did I show up at an event for sharing and did not have anything to share, I was interacting with the wonderful volunteers from the food bank.  You can bet that I won’t miss the next bin for a food bank.

The race started out with a kids run and the Nitro Turkey.  It was fun to see how popular the Nitro Turkey was.  I was taking pictures of the kids run and was totally overwhelmed.  There were so many kids and proud parents in the race that the winners crossed the finish line before everyone crossed the start line.  I tried to take pictures but I was confused and could not handle the mayhem.

Point Pinole is not very big but it is fun to run there.  The views are excellent and the course is pretty flat.  It is a strange feeling to run with the 5K runners and you can see there finish line when you have to turn the other way because you are only half way done.  Getting out for an early run is a great way to start Thanksgiving.

A big shout out to Sam, Jasmine and Marie over at Brazen racing for a job well done.