How I did it:
I found a local Turkey Trot online and registered there.  For the 9 or 10 weeks prior to the race, I jogged 4 days per week, increasing my mileage slowly and taking easy weeks twice.  My clothes aren't fancy and my shoes aren't pretty, but the running is good for me, and the race was very exciting and fun.

Lessons & tips:
Watch out that you don't run:

• too fast
  
• too far
  
• too frequently

because those are the things that lead to injury.

Wear shoes that suit your gait; have an assessment done at a reputable running store.

Let your drive to succeed push you through your training workouts, but on race day, celebrate life!

Resources:
The promise of a sweet turkey dinner and blueberry pie helped me get up at 5 am.

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Nov 27, 2009, 04:21PM PST | 2 comments | 4 cheers