Brian Hieggelke

I used to observe the Thanksgiving tradition of familial gluttony followed by a collapse on the carpet and a nap, or perhaps a coma brought on by the 5,000 or so calories I’d just packed in. I’m not giving that up—ever— but last year I prepared with the Turkey Trot, a brisk November 8K run or walk (about five miles) in beautiful Lincoln Park, a setting especially welcome when the summer crowds are long gone. A friendly, casual run in the park with about 5,000 other like minds, the Trot not only offsets a few of the calories the day portends, but offers a chance to serve something other than your stomach with its charitable component. Entrants are encouraged to bring two cans of food for the Greater Chicago Food Depository, a nonprofit food-distribution center. I’d like to say I feel like a pioneer for figuring this out, but this year marks the thirtieth running of the Trot. Like the day itself, it’s a tradition.

The Turkey Trot 8K Run, Walk and Junior Dash takes place at 9am on November 22 in Lincoln Park at 2500 North Cannon Drive. $30, visit caprievents.com for registration details.

(2007-11-19)

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