🎅 I’m Running with Santa This Year (But Not for a World Record!)

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! 👇

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