Now that the weather is chilly, maybe 5k’s aren’t the first idea most people have for family get-togethers, but this is exactly what my family and I are doing this month! I have mentioned continually that I am trying to get healthier and more fit and this is one way I thought would be fun to do it. After participating in my first 5k back around Halloween, this seemed like a fantastic way to not only continue down that healthy path but to also spend time with my family, and get them a little exercise in too! 
I suppose everyone does not have to go all out like my girls and I do, but come on, it is the holiday season and how cute are little elves going to be on this long path? But maybe a 5k is too intimidating for beginning exercisers, so some other ideas to get a good holiday work out in could be shopping! Yup, you read that right, shopping can be a really great form of exercise because it can involve a lot of walking, especially in a mall type setting. If you aren’t a shopping maybe you can simply help your pooch stay in shape too by taking them for a walk. In short, start walking somewhere, anywhere, and help cut down on those holiday Calories that are so difficult to resist. You may just see my family and I while you are out in about, we’ll be the ones dressed as elves!
What a great tip, Danica! It would be so much fun to get all your friends and family together and do an activity like this! It really provides a great team building experience!