To Trot, or Not To Trot

That has the been the question for the last two weeks. To Trot, or Not To Trot, of course this refers to the Thunder Cloud Turkey Trot (Texas Largest 5 mile run - over 10,000 particiapants expected).

Now, this could be a healthy, beneficial and some may say "fun" way to celebrate Thanksgiving. I debated long and hard on the issue, and seeing as how it is now Wednesday night and I didn't quite get around to sining up, I don't think I will be joining in the "fun."

I have a hang up about paying to be in a "race." I mean, it just seems strange to me to want to pay good money to do something you can do for free. I can understand the world series of poker, a design competition or even a nascar race. The winner of all of these events gets a return on his or her investment. But in a race . . . granted you get a T-shirt and a few extra goodies. And if that's what your in it for then more power to ya! I mean, the entry cost of the Turkey Trot is minimal, I'm sure you could easily end up paying twice that for a T-shirt in The Domain.

I understand that some might be in it to aid the benefiting party (foundations, charities, shelters etc.) But the idea of just wanting to run in an organized race for the heck of it . . . But at the end of the day, I guess there are worse things that you could be spending your money on. Right Mr. Haggard (Ted Haggard - Minister caught with a Male prostitte and a trunk full of crystal meth . . . You remember don't you?)

So I decided I would just run by my lonesome in honor of those running in the Turkey Trot. I hope none of this had dissuaded anyone thinking of running in the Trail of Lights. I heard the Shirts are Long Sleeved and the runners are the first ones that get to see the Trail of Lights in all its glory. Thats gotta be worth something right!?

Happy Thanksgiving to all and please take a moment this weekend to think about those celebrating this holiday in far off lands. Right or wrong, they are away from loved ones this holiday season.
drew