Sunday, November 27, 2011

Turkey Trot

I am not a runner.  I prefer aerobic exercises like the ones Olivia Newton John did in her music video Let's Get Physical.

This song was #1 the week I was born.


I don't run because I don't know how to breathe properly while running.  I also think running can be hard on your joints.  But the main reason I don't run is because I'm deathly afraid of getting runner's diarrhea. 

I don't like Mexican Snack Shacks as my sister calls them.

My SIL is an exercise junkie.  She tries to get everyone in the family to exercise.  She can be a little ruthless at times but I appreciate her tenacity for healthy living.  Last year she got the family to do a turkey trot and I skipped the event due to morning sickness.  This year I didn't have an excuse. 


Here's my family after the race.  I jogged for 30 seconds at the beginning and at the end and walked the rest of the 5k.  I pushed Jonah and in a stroller and brought up the rear with Grandpa.  I wish I could say I was inspired when I saw others whiz past me and that perhaps I set a goal to do a marathon before my 35th birthday.  But I didn't and I'm not ashamed of myself either.  Some people just aren't runners and for that I am thankful.  However, I had a great time being with the fam and hope to walk another race next year!