By Kimberly Price
Monday, November 02, 2009 at 9:59 a.m.
Read more: Local, Health, Education, Community, Sports, Running, YMCA, Turkey Trot, Thanksgiving, Training, Stretching, Briargate, Event, Morning Show, Colorado Springs
Each November, the Briargate YMCA stretches its legs for the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. It's a 3.1 mile race through the Briargate neighborhood. If you're thinking about joining the flock or starting a running routine in general, Beverly Carver, an instructor at the YMCA was on the FOX21 Morning News with some tips on getting started. Some of those tips include:
- Make sure you are able to walk the distance before attempting to run it.
- Get used to the terrain.
- Start "interval training" (i.e. sprint then run and repeat)
- Train on equipment that moves your legs such as elliptical machines or stair steppers.
- Stretch frequently!
The annual Turkey Trot will be on November 26 (Thanksgiving Day). 5K starts at 9:00 A.M. Kids Fun Run at 8:15 A.M. There is a $25 fee. For more information log on to www.ppymca.org.
