The Turkey Trot in Boiling Springs began with just 30
runners. For the past three years we have surpassed 1500 runners. For almost 20
years it has been a wonderful tradition for our family. Hustle over and run the
5k, and then hustle home to shower and head off to the in-laws or out-laws.
This year will be a little different since Brooks’ football
team is still alive in the state football playoffs, he will be at practice. We
are hosting my parents so April will stay at home and put the finishing touches
on Turkey Day. This year will just be me and Ryanne. Maybe she will take pity
on me and run beside me.
It is an awesome way to start the day. I enjoy the Crisp
cool air. It is wonderful to see so many families enjoy the event running and
walking. The crowd surrounds the finish line and cheers you on as you finish. I
absolutely love watching the 200 Girls on the Run participants skip across the finish
line in their painted hair, tu-tu’s, and smiles.
Running the Turkey Trot makes the afternoon so much better.
You can be assured that I will find the recliner, a football game and a Bloody
Mary.