First of MANY?

… I hope so!

It’s no secret that there was a time in my life when I’ve been extremely overweight and unhealthy.  I don’t talk about it a lot because well, it just seemed like a normal part of my life.  I was always active, but obviously not as active as I should have been.

Then when I started to lose weight and the possibility of ‘running’ [which came to me from a series of unrelated sources] became a reality – my family has been so very supportive of my recent, no-other-way-to-put-it: OBSESSION.

I’m not even sure how the initial idea came about to combine a family run/walk on Thanksgiving morning.  But in our family, we’re all about TRADITION including beginning new ones!

There’s a small park not far from Grandma’s house, so we decided to meet up there AND PUT IN A QUICK MILE.  It was for me, for the cousins, for the aunts/uncles, for the kids, for anyone who wanted to show up and be supportive!

You know what?  It was a huge success!  A beautiful, balmy morning about 40 or so degrees and sunny!!

But I think the best part for me was just hanging out after and talking.  Spending time together getting caught up and sharing more than just a meal.  And presents.  However, NO PIE!

Now, my family tell me that I am an inspiration to them.  Personally, I don’t see it – but I want to publically say: THANK YOU for indulging my latest obsession.  It might not last the way FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING MOVIE DAY has for nearly 34 years, but hey – let’s keep moving for as long as possible.  If Grandma can at 95 years young, so can we!!

Heads up – I’m calling you all out: 2nd Annual Grimm Turkey Trot November 2012

Drinks the night before – because who needs carb-loading??