HEY MEMBERS! You’re invited to join the CrossFit Aspire Team in the HADDON TOWNSHIP TURKEY TROT 5k Run!
This is your chance to show off your strength, speed and endurance in public, among (gasp!) non-CrossFitters.
The Turkey Trot is a 5k race (that’s 3.1 miles!) that is held on the Saturday morning after Thanksgiving (that’s November 27th this year) each year. It has become an annual tradition for Justin and I and we’d like to open it up to the gym, and have you guys run it with us this year. We feel that everyone in our gym, regardless of prior running experience, is on their way to being able to run 5k with ease in November. This race is made up of a few hundred local residents who are just out to have a good time – this is NOT a high pressure, highly competitive race. Prior race experience is not needed. The race concludes with free breakfast at Pour House (yay!)
To prepare for the race, we’ll be doing running drills, sprints, and CrossFit Endurance workouts on Wednesdays at 7pm, beginning September 1st. These practices are included in the Unlimited Class fee, and we are also offering it for FREE to our 2x/week members as well. So you can come to your two regular classes, and also to the running practice at no extra cost. The practices will be about 30 minutes long, and will include some foam rolling and light stretching before and after the drills. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to get in some extra mobility drills to warm yourself up.
If you want to run the 5k with us in November, there is no obligation to attend every running practice, but it’s definitely encouraged that you come out a few times prior to the race to work on your running skills, finding your optimal race pace, and learning new tips/techniques to help you have a successful run.
Haddon Township Turkey Trot Race Date: 11/27
Practices: Wednesdays at 7pm, Sept 1st -November 17th
Race Fee: Its not posted yet online, but it should be about $20 or so (and you get a free T Shirt and food at the Pour House after the race!)
Attire: Wear your CrossFit Aspire T shirt to the race!
Please contact Alycia if you are considering running the race so we know who is on the team! Whether your goal is to finish in under 20min, beat your last race time, or just complete at 5k without walking, these practices will help you reach your goals before the race!
Count me in. (: