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summary In this Thanksgiving episode of the Chasing Trails Podcast, hosts Brandon and Geoff discuss their love for the holiday, the changing seasons, and the challenges of maintaining morning fitness routines as the weather gets colder. They delve into family dynamics, evening routines, and the joy of cooking, leading into a fun turkey dinner draft where they debate the merits of turkey versus ham, the importance of homemade stuffing, and the essential role of gravy in a Thanksgiving meal.
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Chasing Trails Podcast
Brandon Thompson and Geoff Leblanc · Sport · English
Two friends talk trails, fatherhood and life as 40 year old trail runners who have large families. It's about trail running but more than trail running.
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