10 Self-Care Hacks for Runners + Turkey Trot Prep✨🏃🏻‍♀️


Hello Reader!

HAPPY WELLNESS WEDNESDAY to you! 🩵

As Thanksgiving week approaches, life tends to speed up — travel plans, family gatherings, shorter days, and the first real bite of winter. It’s the time of year when runners either feel super motivated (Turkey Trot season!) or completely drained from holiday chaos. If you’re feeling a little of both, you’re not alone.🫠

To help you stay grounded, energized, and moving happily, here are some resources for you this week:

1. Holiday Self-Care Tips from a Trainer
The holidays are fun, but they can also be overwhelming. These 10 trainer-approved tips will help you protect your energy, avoid burnout, recover properly, and stay strong through the end of the year — without stressing about perfection.

🦃 2. Your Complete Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Guide
Running a Turkey Trot this year? Whether it’s your first or your fifteenth, this guide has everything you need — from race-day strategy to fueling tips to the best Turkey Trots nationwide. It’s your go-to for starting Thanksgiving morning on a high note (and earning that pumpkin pie).

Wishing you a fun, active week.☺️

Marnie

🏃🏼‍♀️ Tip of the Week: Schedule Your Runs Early

Block out your running slots for next week now. Whether it’s a Turkey Trot, a quick 3‑mile morning run, or an evening recovery walk, pre-scheduling keeps your routine intact despite holiday chaos.
Why it works: Prevents missing runs due to sudden family or travel plans.👟

Happy moving to you this week, Wolf Pack!👟🩵

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Happy sweating this week, Wolf Pack!🫶

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