Hey Ageless Runners! We are past the initial hurdle and building serious momentum! Today is a mental win: we are focusing on hitting the 30-second mark, which is the point where core endurance truly starts to build. ✅ TODAY'S MISSION: • Hold Time: 30 seconds • Sets: 2 sets • Rest: Rest for 60 seconds between each set. Focus for Today: Quality Over Quantity Since we are holding longer, your core will want to give out first! The most common mistake is letting your hips sag. If you feel your hips dropping, or a pinch in your lower back, gently reset your form. Remember the core rule: It's better to hold a perfect plank for 25 seconds than a sloppy one for 35 seconds. Quality holds are what build a resilient running core. Drop a "DONE" in the comments and let us know if you felt strong hitting those 30 seconds! 👇

Alright, runners, December is officially here, and with it comes the annual tradition of... well, running dressed as Santa Claus! You see them every year at holiday fun runs, a sea of red and white, usually wobbling along, looking festive. But what you might not know is that there's a serious (and seriously hilarious) world record chase happening behind those jolly outfits. There's actually a Guinness World Record for the "Fastest Marathon Dressed as Santa Claus." And folks, the current record is 2 hours, 55 minutes, and 50 seconds! Think about that for a second. That's a sub-3 hour marathon. That's a pace that would leave 99% of regular, spandex-wearing marathoners in the dust. And this guy did it while sweating buckets in a full felt suit, probably a fake beard, and potentially some very un-aerodynamic jingle bells. I ran as Venom once, and that was hot and awkward. I can't even imagine the chafe situation in a full Santa suit for 26.2 miles! It takes a special kind of dedication to both speed and holiday spirit. My Santa Run Will Be... Different Now, I'm not chasing any world records this year. My personal Santa mission is a bit more... adorable. This year, I'll be lacing up for a Santa Family Run with Chiara and my 4-year-old son, Zayne! Yes, Zayne will be decked out in his little Santa suit, and I'll be in mine, My pace will be closer to "easy shuffle" than "sub-3 hour marathon." My goals will be focused less on the race and more on having some family fun for this 1K run. It’s a reminder that running isn’t always about crushing records. Sometimes, it’s about making memories, spreading joy, and sharing the fun of movement with the people you love. Even if it means slowing down to Santa-shuttle speed! Are you doing any holiday-themed runs this year? Let me know your festive running plans! 👇