Turkey Trot and Tweetsgiving!

I’m real excited about walking in the 5k Turkey Trot tomorrow. Tomorrow! I know for most people “walking” a 5k wouldn’t be that big of deal, but for me it is and there are a few reasons why:

1. It’s a 5k. That’s 3.1 miles. Not marathon distance, but considering the farthest I’ve walked at once is 2.5 miles, walking the 3.1 will be an accomplishment for an out-of-shape me!

2. If I weren’t walking the Turkey Trot, I most likely wouldn’t get any exercise on Thursday. So it’s a great way to get some cardio in prior to Thanksgiving dinner.

3. I have two companions that will be walking with me tomorrow; My friend who initially told me about the walk, and my sister whom I invited to come with us. My husband and girls will be there too, watching from the sideline…so it most likely won’t “feel” like exercise.

4. I’ve never participated in an organized walk or race of any kind. However, I’ve been wanting to for a long time…So, this will be a good ‘first’ for me and hopefully the first of many to come!

So, yes, I’m excited!

If you haven’t already, I want to encourage you to be a part of “Tweetsgiving” this year. You can read more about it at Miz Fit’s or on the Tweetsgiving site. It’s a “global celebration that aims to change the world through the power of gratitude.” Cool, eh? You’re encouraged to tweet, blog, fb, youtube, etc. what you’re grateful for. You can donate too if you wish. Pretty neat movement if you ask me!

And lastly, tomorrow being Thanksgiving and all, I wanted to wish anyone reading this a very happy Thankgiving. It’s so easy to get caught up in the stresses of everyday life that I tend to lose sight of what really matters – my friends and family. They’re the ones who are there to pick me up when I fall, give me a shoulder to cry on, and set me straight when I’m on the wrong path. So even if things don’t look so bright right now and you feel like the world is caving in, I’d encourage you to seek out those people that matter most to you and remember that it does get better! That’s what I love about Thanksgiving because it’s like a big ole reset button for me. I can be stressed and worried as all get out, but spending the day with family just focusing on all the blessings we do have always helps me get my perspective back.

Don’t let the thorns in life keep you from enjoying the roses!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!