Canadian runners share what they’re thankful for on Thanksgiving Day

Much to be thankful for… Happy Thanksgiving ???

A photo posted by Andre De Grasse (@de6rasse) on Oct 10, 2016 at 9:11am PDT

Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving today which, for many, means lots of food and family time.

There were also a number of large races across North America that attracted Canadian runners on Thanksgiving weekend. For those in western Canada, the Victoria Marathon and BMO Okanagan Marathon were held on Sunday. In eastern Canada, there was the Valley Harvest Marathon. And south of the border, plenty of Canadians raced in the Chicago Marathon. Some cities, including Vancouver and London, Ont., hosted Turkey Trots.

Sunday races may mean some relaxing post-race time on Monday. For others, Thanksgiving may provide the opportunity to get outside for a run before or after getting in a Thanksgiving meal.

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Here are some social media posts that Canadian runners shared today, or in some cases yesterday, in describing what they’re thankful for. Others wish friends, family and fans a Happy Thanksgiving.

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving to all my friends and family back home ??Thankful for this wise woman who helped me become the positive and open minded person I am today. I'm so lucky to call you my grandma ?❤️ #Canadian #thanksgiving #thankful #happy #monday

A photo posted by 〰 M i c h a 〰 (Meesh) ♑️ (@400micha) on Oct 10, 2016 at 10:52am PDT

When you've got DOMS like whoa from yesterday's long run but you still want to take a cute jumping-for-joy-it's-Thanksgiving pic. ?? #tallgalscantjump #runhappyca #runhappy #Thanksgiving #runchat #fall? #Ontario @brooksrunningca

A photo posted by Kate (@k8vbeast) on Oct 10, 2016 at 9:18am PDT

Happy Thanksgiving ?? ?

— Justyn Knight (@justyn_knight) October 10, 2016

When your Dad meets you at the track at 6am to time your workout in fancy new spikes⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ #bestdad #whereitallbegan #alwaysinbeta #happythanksgiving @newbalancecanada

A photo posted by Kimberley Doerksen (@kadoerks) on Oct 10, 2016 at 8:20am PDT

What are we thankful for? This amazing run family and each and every personality that comes with it. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! ❤️✌?️ #lovetherun #vanrunco #vrcflightcrew

A photo posted by Vancouver Running Company (@vanrunco) on Oct 10, 2016 at 9:49am PDT

It's Monday, everyone grab your coffee!! ☕️ After a weekend of work & Canadian Thanksgiving celebrations, I'm sure we could all use it. @canoecoffeeroasters #canoecoffeeroasters #coffee #monday #kelowna #canada #thanksgiving #happythanksgiving #farmersmarket

A photo posted by Brianne Theisen-Eaton (@btheiseneaton) on Oct 10, 2016 at 9:46am PDT

I'm thankful for my family that puts up with me and supports my incurable running addiction, friends and connections I've made along the way, and all of you for following me on my journey. Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! . . . #thanksgiving #thankful #runnersnotrunning #canadianthanksgiving #canada #goldensofinstagram #goldenretriever #instadogs

A photo posted by Jonathan ?? (@runthesix) on Oct 10, 2016 at 10:47am PDT

Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours. ??? #canadianthanksgiving #grateful #islandlife #meanddenny #charliepierre

A photo posted by Mariah Kelly (@mariah_kelly1) on Oct 10, 2016 at 9:23am PDT

Happy ?? Thanksgiving!

A photo posted by Antonio Sifuentes (@tonysif) on Oct 10, 2016 at 8:35am PDT

Thanksgiving Sunday; in Gods country; Jays Game on tap #lovely #sundayfunday #bluejays #yabish @bluejays ? : the fab @__jennyhawkins ??

A photo posted by Melissa Bishop (@melissacorinneb) on Oct 9, 2016 at 2:55pm PDT

Thankful! First road run of the year. I've been patient and healing. Sole excited to be back: 10km 48:35 and the best part–> running with these @sole_girls ?✨ #fitnessfriends #welovetorun #solegirls #soleawesome #MondayMantra: I am patient, I am kind to my body and I am grateful for all the lessons in between #happythanksgiving #turkeytrot #vancouver #run #race #coach #turkeyrun #thanksgiving #gratitude #friends #running #shecan #explorebc #radgirlslife

A photo posted by Ashley Wiles (@evaruns) on Oct 10, 2016 at 10:29am PDT

Plenty to be thankful for… Happy Thanksgiving ? ?? pic.twitter.com/ngARcO1u1N

— Andre De Grasse (@De6rasse) October 10, 2016

Thankful for all these smiling faces and many more that make up our run family!! Happy Thanksgiving #NorthBurnabyRunners #runfamily #runcrew #burnaby #community #run

A photo posted by NORTH BURNABY RUNNERS (@northburnabyrunners) on Oct 10, 2016 at 9:59am PDT

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