2011 NYRR Jingle Bell Jog

Saturday I ran my first post marathon race - the NYRR Jingle Bell Jog 6k.  The race was held in prospect park and it was a great time.  All entrants were given bells for their shoes, making the holiday spirit present throughout the course.  The sound of bells jingling, my Christmas song playlist, and various elf, santa, and reindeer costumes made the run in prospect park feel like much more than just another run in the park.

When we were in Disney World for the Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon in October, I picked up a Yeti hat.  This was the perfect opportunity to wear it.  The hat did make me a bit hot, but I wanted it in my photos and so I kept it on.

In early November I finished the NYRR Dash to the Finish Line 5k with an average pace of 8:50/mile.  This new official NYRR pace has bumped me up from one of the last starting corrals to the middle of the pack.  For the Jingle Bell Jog I started the race 3 minutes off the gun rather than 14!

I finished with a time of 34:09 (9:10/mile).  After finishing I took Alek's "Run ALL the Miles!" sign to cheer other runners.  Unsurprisingly, everyone loves that sign.  As we left the park, runners and spectators alike gave us smiles and called it the best sign ever!  Go Alek!

Beware the Yeti!