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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.
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.
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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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
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…If You Have to Treadmill-Run Social
That’s great! We run every thanksgiving morning!
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!
Annmarie recently posted…Wild Workout Wednesday: Always A Student
They go all weekend now! It still counts!
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!
Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…Ignite Apple Beet Preworkout Smoothie (Skoop Giveaway)
I hope so too!! <3
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!
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted…Annapolis Half Marathon Training Week 4
Awesome! It’s so much fun!
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 🙂
Nicole @ Fitful Focus recently posted…TomTom Spark Fitness Watch Review
Awesome! Staring the day with physical activity is the way to go. 🙂
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!
Angelena Marie recently posted…Why Gut Health Is Important + Vitamin Pit Stop USANA Probiotic Review & Giveaway
Thanks! Any workout is a great way to start the day!
I have actually never done a turkey trot, can you believe it? I am hoping to do my first one this year!
That’s great! Such a healthy way to start the day!