Anthem Turkey Day 5k

After going 1st and 3rd in this race in its inaugural year, 2008, my Riptide Multisports teammates and I headed the Broomfield, Colorado again this year in hopes of sweeping the top steps of the podium and the prize money. This was to no avail as this year's field was stacked with names such as Michael Aish, Chris Siemers (though hampered by the turkey costume he had to wear after losing a darts tournament), Ewen North, Joseph Ekuoim, and others. To my surprise the field allowed me to stretch a short lead through mile one before I was joined by New Zealand Olympian Michael Aish. After trading surges and the lead on the up hill portion of the course Mike pulled away for good leaving me to hold off his fast closing, turkey costume wearing, college teammate Chris Siemers. Crossing the tape the top three (Aish - 14:34, myself - 14:49, and Siemers - 14:57) broke my course record from the previous year of 15:07. Riptide with a strong presence placing 2nd, 5th, 6th, 14th, and 19th. Congrats to the Dan, Jordan, Matt, and Cyrus on a solid days work!