"My son and I have done the first 3 of these and have already established the Tradition. I took my shirt from the first race and sealed it - I hope to be still active by the 25th running and will break the original T-shirt out for that one!" Favorite Memory: "Meeting hundreds of other people nutty enough to get up early on Thanksgiving to run in the cool crisp ocean air." "My birthday is Thanksgiving!" "I'm running in memory of Alex Scher" Favorite Memory: "Not feeling guilty about all the food I ate on Thanksgiving day since I had ran the Turkey Trot 5K that morning!" "Our women's walking group called 'The Shameless Shamrocks' are all excited about participating this year for the first time." "My husband and I have decided to start making the Oceanside Turkey Trot a new tradition. We are looking for ways to get active, stay in shape and spend more time together. What better way than to train for a race on a family centered holiday?" "My mother, cousins, and multiple aunts participated last year. Since the event falls on my birthday this year, I thought it would be great to get my friends and family out to celebrate." "Turkey Trot 2006 was my first of 7 5Ks last year, which helped me lose 40 unwanted pounds. I will be 65 at Turkey Trot 2007 and feel younger than ever thanks to the encouragement and coaching of my dear friends Barbara and Joe Ajello!" "My son Micah, then four, had his name called as he crossed the finish line. He's positive he won (even though they announced many children). His ribbon is still one of his prized possessions." "My whole family spends Thanksgiving in Carlsbad every year. My mom, Nana, and my Aunt Laura all ran the 5k last year and are running the 5k this year. I am excited because this is my 1st race." |