Written by:
KENNEDY CONZEMIUS
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Kennedy can be reached at kennedy@apexptwellness.com
That’s right folks, you read that correctly – Thanksgiving is the most popular day of the year to run because of a common race creatively called “The Turkey Trot”.
The yearly road race dates back to 1896 when a group of individuals at a local YMCA in Buffalo, New York ran eight miles to the finish line on Thanksgiving Day.1 The race, now held at numerous facilities across the United States on the infamous Thursday, has occurred every year since its inaugural run 126 years ago, thus, marking it the longest-held race (in terms of years) in North America.1
However, the trot isn’t only about burning calories so that you can enjoy more mashed potatoes and gravy later in the day guilt-free, it has also come to encompass the true meaning of Thanksgiving – to give thanks and give back. Runs across the country will often hold a race to raise money for a variety of charities from a local to a national level to promote the giving spirit.
So, in the spirit of giving… here are some tips I can give you for a successful trot:
All exercises should be performed without pain and in a slow and controlled manner to warm up and cool down your muscles. If any of the exercises, or running, causes any pain, our awesome team of physical therapists at Apex are here to help so you can run your next trot pain-free!
Whether your family is running miles around town or racing to the kitchen to get the all-coveted turkey leg this Thanksgiving, Thursday is sure to be filled with family, friends, good food and traditions!
Air Squats: 2 sets, 10 reps
Lunges: 2 sets, 10 reps each leg
RDLs: 2 sets, 10 reps
Hamstring Stretch: hold 20-30 seconds. Perform 2 times each leg
Calf Stretch: hold 20-30 seconds. Perform 2 times each leg
Quadriceps Stretch: hold 20-30s. Perform 2 times each leg
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KENNEDY CONZEMIUS
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Kennedy can be reached at kennedy@apexptwellness.com
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