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EPISODE · Nov 17, 2025 · 14 MIN

Turkey Trot Game Plan

from The Supersized PhysEd Podcast · host David Carney

Send us Fan MailGobble, gobble friends!Today I share a clear, low-stress plan for running a school-wide turkey trot with fairness, safety, and fun at the center. Let's have fun!• six-day rotation compressed into a one-day event• track layout and grade-level scheduling• dynamic warm-up and pacing reminders• splitting runners to reduce congestion• index cards and stamps for accurate lap counts• midpoint cutoff to ensure a fair finish• medals as recognition without pressure• roles for PTO, specialists, and parent volunteers• popsicle station and supervised free time• framing the day as movement celebrationPlease be patient on the podcast, on the writing, and I will get caught back up hopefully soon!Take care,Dave-Kindergarten PE Games and Activities ebook ($3.99 for 10 activities)-Check out supersizedphysed.com for more resources, including free PDFs, articles, and courses to help with your PE program. Please leave a review to help grow this podcast and keep pushing our profession forward.-Team Building Games Ebook ($4.99 with preview): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Team-Building-Games-and-Activities-for-PE-Class-14063095Grab my free copy of the Outside PE Checklist as a reference that includes equipment, procedures, transitions, and other essentials for successful outdoor teaching-Free resources include Substack and Medium articles with PE tips, games, and strategies-High Fives and Empowering Lives  book available as an ebook or paperback-Paperback or download: HERE-Amazon Ebook: HERESupport the showBecome a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/385837/supportSupport the show-High Fives and Empowering Lives  book available as an ebook or paperback-Paperback or download: HERE-Amazon Ebook: HERE

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Send us Fan Mail Gobble, gobble friends! Today I share a clear, low-stress plan for running a school-wide turkey trot with fairness, safety, and fun at the center. Let's have fun! • six-day rotation compressed into a one-day event • track layout and grade-level scheduling • dynamic warm-up and pacing reminders • splitting runners to reduce congestion • index cards and stamps for accurate lap counts • midpoint cutoff to ensure a fair finish • medals as recognition without pressure • roles for...

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