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Run Your First Turkey Trot 5k

November 11, 2015 Michelle Homan 14 Comments

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With all the talk about Thanksgiving Day recipes, I think it’s definitely time we addressed the annual Thanksgiving Day 5k–AKA the Turkey Trot. Turkey Trots have evolved over the years to include everything from running on the day itself, to the day after (often referred to as ‘run your turkey off’), and of course, any day post-Thanksgiving weekend. the awesome thing about Turkey Trot 5ks (or whatever distance it may be!), is that in addition to the regular runners, hordes of ‘borderline’ runners show up–the weekend warriors, the runners that still don’t think they’re runners, and the want-to-be runners. Everyone has the same goal of being fit and healthy during a holiday synonymous with over-indulgence.

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Thanksgiving Day is just about two weeks away, and while it may not be a PR, it is possible to get yourself ready to be out there enjoying the healthy festivities.

Turkey Trot 5k

Where to Start

First things first–sign up! Find a race that works and make the commitment. Check sites like active.com for races in your area.

How to Train

Obviously, more time to train will equate with better results, but following a run/walk plan is attainable and can get you involved even if you are short on time to train. In fact, it’s ok to use the race itself as training. Not every race has to be a race!

The most common questions I receive are, Do I have to run the whole thing? and, I’m afraid I will come in last! Now, I can’t really make any guarantees about the latter of the two, the answer to the first question is absolutely not. An attainable run/walk plan will get most people to the finish line feeling fantastic. Decide what ratio works best for your fitness levels and stick with it.

You may want to even enlist a buddy or two for moral support. Even though running is an individual sport, the running community is tremendous and camaraderie is abundant.

Holiday running is just getting started, so springboard your healthiest holiday season yet with a Turkey Trot 5k!

Do you plan to participate in Turkey Trot races this year?

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  1. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    November 11, 2015 at 6:55 am

    I agree Turkey trots are a great way to start your day! You have to start somewhere. I am training my hubs for his 5k in a few weeks. Thanks for the linkup
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    • Michelle Homan says

      November 11, 2015 at 9:59 am

      That’s great! We run every thanksgiving morning!

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  2. Annmarie says

    November 11, 2015 at 6:58 am

    I am technically participating in a turkey trot on Sunday…not exactly Thanksgiving but since I host, I usually don’t have the time to run a race on the day of!
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    • Michelle Homan says

      November 11, 2015 at 10:00 am

      They go all weekend now! It still counts!

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  3. Susie @ SuzLyfe says

    November 11, 2015 at 7:20 am

    I don’t do official turkey trots, but every year on Thanksgiving I go for my thanksgiving run. I hope I’ll be healed enough to get a little bit of that in this year!
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    • Michelle Homan says

      November 11, 2015 at 10:01 am

      I hope so too!! <3

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  4. Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says

    November 11, 2015 at 7:36 am

    Looking forward to my first Thanksgiving race – I’ll be running in my hometown! It looks like such a fun time with a great crowd. These are great tips!
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    • Michelle Homan says

      November 11, 2015 at 10:02 am

      Awesome! It’s so much fun!

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  5. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    November 11, 2015 at 9:56 am

    I don’t have a Turkey Trot planned, but I hope to get in a run or a brisk walk with my Mom on Thanksgiving 🙂
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    • Michelle Homan says

      November 11, 2015 at 10:03 am

      Awesome! Staring the day with physical activity is the way to go. 🙂

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  6. Angelena Marie says

    November 11, 2015 at 11:25 am

    I have thought about it, but I never sign up, haha! It is a great idea to get active before the Thanksgiving feast…I usually just get my workout in at home. These are great tips for getting out and doing a turkey trot!
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    • Michelle Homan says

      November 11, 2015 at 1:31 pm

      Thanks! Any workout is a great way to start the day!

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  7. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says

    November 13, 2015 at 7:16 pm

    I have actually never done a turkey trot, can you believe it? I am hoping to do my first one this year!

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    • Michelle Homan says

      November 13, 2015 at 7:33 pm

      That’s great! Such a healthy way to start the day!

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