Convince Me to Turkey Trot — I Dare You

Plus, how to avoid a sexless Thanksgiving.

Hello, Popsugar here, with your reminder to do things that make you feel well. Today's newsletter was written and curated by health and fitness section lead Alexis Jones. Convince Me to Turkey Trot — I Dare You Something about Thanksgiving seems to spark intense family debates — from music to politics to celebrities. So this year, we're adding to the inevitable heated dialogue that awaits your side of gravy. The topic: the turkey trot.   We asked Popsugar staffers to weigh in on one of Thanksgiving's most polarizing traditions. If you're unfamiliar with the concept, a turkey trot is a race (typically a 5K) that takes place on or around Thanksgiving, often featuring festive costumes and a sunny disposition toward early-morning activities.   Our staffers had big feelings about the holiday tradition:   "Turkey trots feel like a dealbreaker question when you're in the early stages of dating. Like, 'Are you a smoker? Do you want kids? Do you attend SantaCon? Is your family a turkey trot family?'" - Jess Goodwin, assistant newsletter editor   "I come from a turkey trot family and unfortunately I do love it." - Jordan Shalhoub, supervising social video producer   "Thanksgiving is already its own kind of endurance test in my family. The prep starts around 7am: you're on your feet and in the kitchen grating cheese, peeling potatoes, basting turkeys, and washing greens. Then there's the cleaning up, setting the table, and getting dressed up. Food is eaten, games are played, and by end of day the only place I'm trotting to is the couch." - Alexis Jones, health and fitness section lead   "Growing up, you could not PAY me to run before Thanksgiving . . . but I think I've changed my tune. Now, a pre-dinner 5K sounds like a cool experience. So long as I get to take my time and eat lots of turkey afterwards, I'm for it!" - Chandler Plante, staff writer and social producer   "I grew up having to go to church on Thanksgiving (of all things), so to me it felt aspirational to be a turkey trot family. The year I finally got to do one with my then-partner's family, I felt so cool. I think I still maybe feel that way about it??" - Caitlin Oates, editorial operations coordinator   All that said, we're not here to yuck anyone's yum. If the thought of running a 5K before your Thanksgiving festivities makes you feel good, then do it. If it doesn't, focus on what brings you joy (for me: it's the fact that I get to have my grandma's mac and cheese!). Most of all, take some time to be thankful your body this holiday season — whether it's trotting or not. It's still here, and it's held you up through it all: the breakups, health scares, panic attacks, etc. And for that, we all deserve a medal. 5 Thanksgiving Sex Positions to Try When You're Full but Horny For when the main course settles and you're ready for dessert. READ MORE → It's Time to Stop Blaming Turkey For Your Post-Thanksgiving Slump Myth busted: the heap of turkey you ate isn't what's making you drowsy post-feast. READ MORE → Get Into It! Early Black Friday Deals I'm going to let you in on a little secret: you don't actually have to wait until Black Friday to score good deals. Retailers like Amazon have already started marking things down in home, health, beauty, and tech categories. Here are a few deals we spotted that you don't want to miss. Cosrx Snail Mucin Power Essence $13 $25 Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Advanced Powder  $43 $51 Ninja DZ201 Foodi 6-in-1 8-Quart 2-Basket Air Fryer With DualZone Technology $120 $200 Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop  $749 $1,000 Now You Know Before you go, here are more stories from Popsugar and beyond that we think you'll appreciate. In case you're still looking for the perfect mac and cheese recipe, this one from Chef Tini has yet to fail me. My only tip: skip the dijon mustard. Flau'Jae Johnson is forging her own path when it comes to pursuing sports and music. If you're looking for fitness-specific early Black Friday deals, we've got those too. My latest hobby: watching this woman make thousands of delicious cinnamon rolls. Her recipes are so creative! Submit Your Products For Popsugar's 2026 Beauty Awards Help us find the beauty products everyone needs to add to their routines! PS — click here to read more from us. Did someone forward you this email? Subscribe now to get more from Popsugar Fitness in your inbox.   update preferences | privacy notice | unsubscribe This email was sent to eroscillator2.wgaf@blogger.com.  View online    As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work.   Vox Media, 1701 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2025. All rights reserved.