While Thanksgiving is just a week away there is still time to find a running race – or Turkey Trot – to take part in. So before you indulge, hit the road jack!
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Turkey Trots
For most people Thanksgiving typically means two things: parades and too much food. It can also mean arguing with the family, professional football and the beginning of the Christmas season. But increasingly it means Turkey Trots. So before you bulk up think about putting in some distance. Here is a rundown of some runs taking place this Thanksgiving Day:
Lifetime TD5K: Boise, Chicago, Minneapolis, Phoenix and San Francisco
Myrtle Beach/Surfside Beach Turkey Trot
Run Miami’s Turkey Trot – 5K/10K
Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot
Dana Point Turkey Trot 2012
Seattle Turkey Trot
39th Annual Mile High United Way Turkey Trot in Denver
YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase
Kansas City 23rd Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K & Family Stroll
And feel free to let us know others that are taking place this Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving is Not Just for Feasting with the Family
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, followed by the holiday season and finishing off with New Year’s and the proverbial resolution to shed the pounds that you might have put on during the past few months or years. Why not start the season off right and begin Thanksgiving Day with more than just the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and finishing in a ‘turkey coma’? You might be surprised by the number of activities that occur on the Thanksgiving morning. Here is a list of some activities around the country:
28th Fifth Third Turkey Trot (Detroit, MI): This foot race has an event for most fitness levels – 1 mile run, 5K run, 10K run and 5K walk. What makes this Detroit event fun for the entire family is the costume contest with prizes for Best Centipede, Best Running Floats, Best Dogs and more! This event starts at 7am and ends with the Thanksgiving Day parade. Continue reading Thanksgiving is Not Just for Feasting with the Family