Plan Ahead: Run for the Hungry

Thanksgiving is a holiday that makes many a Weight Watchers member nervous. One of the ways we can counterbalance our caloric intake is to burn it off, right? Well, before you sit down to your turkey day feast, why not do a 5K or 10K event?

I've registered myself for the Pure Fitness Run for the Hungry event this Thanksgiving. The race starts downtown near Petco Park. 10K race start is at 7:10am, and the 5K starts at 8:15am. I will be running the 10K, but you also have the option to run or walk a 5K as well. I should be able to finish the 10K in time to see the 5K start, and if you're out there to walk it, I'll hop in and join you!

If you are interested in joining me, I have set up a team "Outsmart the Fat!" If we get more than 20 team members by October 29th (who have committed by registering for the race) they will print our team name on the race t-shirts!

Run for the Hungry Event Information - at this site you can download entry forms if you wish to enter by mail. Be sure to click on the "Entry Form" link, not the "Team Entry Form" link. I've already set the team up. All you need to do is fill out the regular entry form and specify the team name in the spot above your name. Remember, the team name is "Outsmart the Fat!"

Register online at Active.com - if you'd like to register online, you can use this link. Once you click the "Register Now" button, select the option "ADULT TEAM MEMBER REGISTRATION ONLY" and when you do that, you will have the opportunity to select "Outsmart the Fat!" from a dropdown box of team names.

This could be a really fun way to do something active, and to meet your fellow Weight Watchers members outside of the meeting room setting. And if you're just beginning an exercise program, signing up for an event like this is good motivation to get out there between now and Thanksgiving to make sure you're in tip-top shape come race day. Plus...FREE T-SHIRT!