This year I decided to skip a traditional turkey trot road race and decided that I would do my Thanksgiving morning run in my neighborhood.  I wanted to sleep in with my family and not have to worry about rushing to a race start.  That was a good decision since I had done the Philadelphia marathon last Sunday, and was still recovering from a nasty chest cough and sinus infection.  I am thankful that I was able to sleep in.  I slept until 9 am!  It felt like noon to me!

I made some tea and toast and watched the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV with the kids, then headed out for my run.  As I was out on my Thankful run I was remembering what I had done during the last 3 miles of the Philly marathon, I was thinking of my family during those last three miles.  I used the time to reflect.  It was a nice, peaceful recovery run from the Philly marathon.  I am thankful for my running to allow me time to de-stress when needed.  I am thankful that I took a risk this year and left my job of 24+ years to start somewhere else.  It was a scary and risky move, but I can truly say that I love my job.  I am so happy.  I am now trying to teach my husband how to take a risk and perhaps do something different also so that he can find happiness through work rather than working just to live.

I am thankful for my family and my friends old and new.  I am thankful for my health.

I am thankful.

What are you thankful for?!