Getting in Shape for Turkey Day!

Several Panthers are planning to run a Turkey Trot in whatever city they plan to celebrate Thanksgiving. Some Turkey Trots are 5k (3.1 miles), some are 4 miles and some are 5. Regardless, this plan should work for you. If you're a newbie, don't worry, you can do it. Your goal should be to finish the distance at the best pace you can manage, even if that means walking.

Please see the links on the right side of the blog. These are some local Turkey races. If you are planning to participate in a different race, let us know and we'll post it.

If you're a long time runner, please be sure to encourage our new runners.

Here's a Training Plan for a Turkey Trot in 5 weeks! You’ll be hitting the pavement/treadmill 3 times a week for 5 weeks. You can do it. Be sure to have a great pair of running shoes, dress for the weather, stay hydrated and don’t quit!

Long time runners, if you have suggestions or tips, please post them under the comment section.

If anyone is looking for a running buddy, please post under comments too. If you're hitting a certain trail, let us know, so we can join you!

week 1:

day 1 run/walk combo distance doesn’t matter
Run for 3 minutes, walk for 2 minutes. Repeat for 25 minutes.

day 2: 1 mile run
run/walk it

day 3: 1.5 mile run
run/walk it

week 2

day 1: run/walk combo; distance doesn’t matter
Run for 3 minutes, walk for 2 minutes. Repeat for 25 minutes.

day 2: 1.25 mile run

day 3: 2 mile run

week 3

day 1: run/walk combo; distance doesn’t matter
Run for 3 minutes, walk for 1 minute. Repeat for 25 minutes.

day 2: 1.5 mile run

day 3: 2.25 mile run

week 4

day 1 : run/walk combo; distance doesn’t matter
Run for 3 minutes, walk for 1 minute. Repeat for 25 minutes.

day 2: 2 mile run

day 3: 2.75 mile run

week 5

day 1: run/walk combo; distance doesn’t matter
Run for 3 minutes, walk for 1 minute. Repeat for 25 minutes.

day 2: 2 mile run

day 3
Race day!

A special Message from the Mini Team!

Trick or Treat Schedule

Information obtained from the Columbus Dispatch

Columbus, Dublin, Hilliard, Upper Arlington, Westerville and Worthingon: October 29, 6-8:00

Delaware and Powell: October 31 from 6-8:00