Looking for some swift Turkey Trot Tips before tomorrow morning

First of all, happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Here are some of my tips for you, in order of importance:

1. Run barefoot or, at maximum, wear VFFs.

2. Be sure to land on forefoot or midfoot.

3. Carboload your breakfast something fierce.

Good luck! Report back tomorrow!

I've heard that barefoot running can be good but haven't tried it out. Do you think it is a good idea to give it a try in such a big race for the first time? I am concerned with the cold weather as well. What are VFFs? I think I have heard of that brand of running sock but I'm not sure. Thanks for the swift reply.

-RD

1. Yes, it's a good idea to go barefoot tomorrow.

2. VFFs = Five Finger shoes

Good luck.

Because it will be cold, I'm still hesitant about running barefoot. Wear can I get a pair of VFF shoes before tomorrow afternoon? Do you think foot locker or shoe show might carry that brand or is it more specialized?

-RD

How cold are you we talking about?

Northern WV. We currently have about 5 in of snow and expected high of 30 tomorrow.

-RD

It'll be a bit uncomfortable, but barefoot is quite doable. You'll have your fastest time running w/o shoes.

Do you run faster because you are getting rid of excess weight of the shoes or because of running mechanics or a combination of both? I feel like maybe I should try to get some water proof socks to keep from getting too cold.

-RD

1. Less weight.

2. Barefoot encourages a mid or forefoot strike.

Which aspect improves time more, the reduced weight or the foot striking?

-RD

The mid or forefoot striking, by far.

The first thing you have to do is make sure you dress warm enough for the cold weather. It isn't fun standing around 2 hours after the race waiting for your giblets to thaw out.

Make sure you get a couple mile warmup and a LOT of sprints. You will need them.

You HAVE to be leading the race at the start. Most of these turkey trots make the nightly news and those cameramen are NOT going to be waiting around in the cold to get a picture of the winner. They want the START and YOU want to be the one getting your picture taken. After that, just try to stay with the leaders until you get out of sight of all the idiots standing in the cold watching the beginning of a footrace when they should be at home drinking.

You'll probably be throwing up on the side of the road about a half mile in but that's okay. More room for pie later. Nobody really cares about times so after you wipe the vomit off your face, your only objective is to look good when finishing the race. Make sure you run slow enough over the next 2.5 miles so you can unleash a ferocious kick passing as many young kids and women as possible the last .1. Everybody will be cheering for you and your family will be proud.

Don't forget your pumpkin pie before heading home.

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