We are confronted by numerous diet pitfalls on Thanksgiving Day. Faced with a bountiful spread that may includes starchy and fattening side dishes, pies, and given the temptation of a major NFL football game on TV, it's easy to write the day off as a caloric loss and lounge around the house. But Thanksgiving doesn't have to be a day you look on with dietary regret if you're willing to get off the couch and tie on your running shoes.
Around the country on Thanksgiving Day you will be able to find 5k races open to amateur runners, joggers, and walkers. Usually called Turkey Trots, these 3.1 mile races encourage people of all fitness levels to run or walk off the calories they'll soon ingest at the Thanksgiving bounty. Nearly all races are wheelchair and stroller friendly and open to all ages, making them ideal for families. Signups can be made online or through local sponsoring businesses all the way up to the day of the race. A T-shirt is often included in the price of the run so you can proudly proclaim that you pounded the miles while your friends napped in a tryptophan induced daze. It's aThanksgiving tradition you can be proud of.
