“The miracle isn’t that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.” ~ John Bingham
“Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever.” ~ Lance Armstrong
"In running, it doesn't matter if you come in first, in the middle of the pack, or last. You can say 'I have finished.' There is a lot of satisfaction in that." ~ Fred LeBow
“There is no better feeling in the world than to take your mind and body to a place you thought it couldn’t go; a place you thought it didn’t belong. You should all try it sometime.” ~ Shauna Reid
“Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must, just never give up.” ~ Dean Karnazes
"I've given myself a thousand reasons to keep running, but it always comes back to where it started. It comes down to self-satisfaction and a sense of achievement." ~ Steve Prefontaine
"From the moment you cross the start line, you know that crossing the finish line will be one of the best moments of your life." ~ Author Unknown
"You have a choice, you can throw in the towel, or you can use it to wipe the sweat off of your face." ~ Gatorade 3
"There is no failure in running, or in life, as long as you keep moving." ~ Amby Burfoot
"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far. It doesn’t matter if today is your first day or if you’ve been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run." ~ John Bingham
My First 5K and More... 
Really, Thanksgiving is not a big deal to me (but it is to my family).
I have never had eggnog, and I definitely wouldn’t do it with rum since I don’t drink (I think we still have some rum from our honeymoon — and back then I did drink — occasionally).
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It is my favorite holiday but my new in-laws are difficult.
Its ok that you don’t drink as long as you don’t mind everyone doing it. There will be a lot of celebrating in Fl. LOL.
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I’m sure there will be a lot of “happy” runners by the time I finish. 🙂
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Pumpkin pie, definitely. And gingerbread, although too much of it and I have heartburn.
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Can you believe i’ve never had egg nog?
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I love it. But it’s definitely NOT healthy. You are better off.
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Yum!! Cookies!!
And soups!! always soups!
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I love apple pie. Christmas cookies. I like egg nog. Not love…
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Apple pie is my favorite.
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I love your warning! Lol! Holiday food is never healthy. Is it? Like, really?
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I know.
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and yes to the rum! Of course! Great list! We turkey trot for a reason 🙂
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You bet.
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Sweet potatoes should always have marshmallow and maybe some caramel and pecans drizzled on them 🙂
I like dutch apple pie…I like crunch lol
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Sweet potato yes. With marshmallows ? No, sorry !
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