Thanksgiving – a time of thanks, eating, football, family and running. Yep, you read that right; Thanksgiving has become one of the biggest running days of the year, according to a post in The New York Times.
My family typically keeps it traditional. We usually have most of our family over for the feast. Lots of turkey, stuffing, pie and laughs are shared among us. The past few years we have added a new tradition: the Turkey Trot.
Me (left) and my friend (right) at the 2014 Turkey Trot. Start a tradition with your friends and family and start running!
The Turkey Trot is a run hosted all across the country that takes place Thanksgiving morning. You can also choose to walk it! It can be a distance anywhere from a 5k all the way up to a 10k. The races are often tied to a fundraiser or food drives for local charities. The one hosted in my hometown goes to the local food pantry.
Of course, many people are motivated by the meal later on. Why feel bad about stuffing your face if you ran a 5k earlier in the day?! So lace up your shoes, find the nearest Turkey Trot by googling your location and create your newest family tradition!
