This year, make Thanksgiving something more than a day of sitting and watching football and gobbling down turkey. Think about celebrating this holiday by also enjoying healthy activities with family and friends. In fact, there are so many “Turkey Trot” races on Thanksgiving Day that it is now one of the biggest running days of the year.
Virtually every major city offers road races that you can walk or run. Many are family friendly and have elements for participants of all ages and fitness levels. However if a structured race isn’t your thing... simply plan a time to gather your loved ones and get outside. Walk in the woods or walk through the neighborhood. The fresh air and the activity after the “big feast” will make everyone feel better.
Considering that a traditional Thanksgiving dinner packs as much as 4,000 calories, starting a tradition of running or walking with your friends and family on what’s affectionately known as Turkey Day is good for you and will inspire those that you love to do the same. So get the family together this Thanksgiving and take a walk, run, or participate in your local Turkey Trot and you’ll get the greatest reward of all—a lifetime of memories and new holiday tradition.
For a list of races near you go to: http://www.runningintheusa.com/Race/Default.aspx and pick the state you are in for race near you.
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