{"id":9655,"date":"2023-11-02T02:00:25","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T06:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clubinsideronline.com\/news\/?p=9655"},"modified":"2023-11-07T14:00:06","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T19:00:06","slug":"blink-fitness-to-host-free-in-gym-5k-turkey-trot-thanksgiving-morning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.clubinsideronline.com\/news\/chains\/blink-fitness-to-host-free-in-gym-5k-turkey-trot-thanksgiving-morning\/","title":{"rendered":"Blink Fitness to Host Free In-Gym 5K Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Morning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clubinsideronline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blink-Fitness-300x104.png\" alt=\"Blink Fitness\" width=\"300\" height=\"104\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-870\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.clubinsideronline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blink-Fitness.png 300w, http:\/\/www.clubinsideronline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blink-Fitness-200x69.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Blink Fitness<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW YORK, N.Y.<\/strong> &#8211; Blink Fitness, the affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an all-inclusive and inviting environment, will host its second annual Blinksgiving 5K Turkey Trot at Blink gyms across the country* this Thanksgiving. Offering a twist on the popular Thanksgiving tradition, Blink\u2019s event will give runners the option for a fun and weatherproof indoor race on the treadmill**. The Blinksgiving Turkey Trot is free and open to the public; pre-registration is encouraged.<\/p>\n<p>Blink\u2019s Turkey Trot event will start at 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning, and participants are invited to walk, jog or run to log their pre-feast 5k. To help participants prepare, Blink\u2019s certified Personal Trainers will host free \u201cask an expert\u201d coaching sessions at select locations* each Monday in November (6th, 13th and 20th) from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Participants can expect to receive tips on proper running form, endurance, and treadmill running vs. outdoor running.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe love that fitness has become a staple activity before the traditional Thanksgiving feasting,\u201d said Carissa Ganelli, Blink\u2019s Chief Marketing Officer. \u201cWe hosted our first Blinksgiving Turkey Trot last year and had a really great turnout. We are excited to offer this fun indoor event again for those who want to start their Thanksgiving Day off on a healthy and active note. Bring your family, friends and all your favorite people to start your own holiday tradition!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Why run Thanksgiving morning? There are some key benefits to a holiday workout!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Metabolism Boost: A morning workout revs up your metabolism, which means you burn calories more efficiently. This boost can help offset the extra calories you might consume during the Thanksgiving feast.<\/li>\n<li>Stress Reduction: Exercise releases endorphins, which can improve your mood and help reduce stress. Holidays can be taxing between travel, cooking, and family gatherings. A morning run can set a positive tone for the day.<\/li>\n<li>Appetite Control: Exercising can help regulate your appetite and curb overeating. After a workout, you\u2019re often more in tune with your body\u2019s hunger cues, making it easier to make mindful food choices during the Thanksgiving meal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To participate in the Blinksgiving Turkey Trot, runners can register online. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.blog.blinkfitness.com\/2023-blinksgiving-turketytrot\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.blog.blinkfitness.com\/2023-blinksgiving-turketytrot<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>*Excluding the following Blink Fitness locations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blinksgiving Turkey Trot Event: Miramar and Virginia Beach<\/li>\n<li>\u201cAsk an Expert\u201d coaching sessions: Beverly, Evanston, Farmingdale, Lindenhurst, Liverpool, Onondaga, Medford, Miramar, Virginia Beach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>**Treadmills are limited and on a first come first serve basis. Preference will be given to people who register prior to the event.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>NEW YORK, N.Y.<\/strong> &#8211; Blink Fitness, the affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an all-inclusive and inviting environment, will host its second annual Blinksgiving 5K Turkey Trot at Blink gyms across the country this Thanksgiving. Offering a twist on the popular Thanksgiving tradition, Blink\u2019s event will give runners the option for a fun and weatherproof indoor race on the treadmill. The Blinksgiving Turkey Trot is free and open to the public; pre-registration is encouraged.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":870,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[150,33],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.clubinsideronline.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9655"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.clubinsideronline.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.clubinsideronline.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.clubinsideronline.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.clubinsideronline.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9655"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.clubinsideronline.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9655\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9656,"href":"http:\/\/www.clubinsideronline.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9655\/revisions\/9656"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.clubinsideronline.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/870"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.clubinsideronline.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9655"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.clubinsideronline.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9655"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.clubinsideronline.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9655"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}