Join Tony and the Marathon Mates for a special Christmas episode of the Flying Runr Podcast! We dive into hilarious and heartwarming holiday running traditions from around the world, discuss alternatives to Elf on the Shelf for runners, share our ultimate Christmas running playlist, and offer festive gift ideas for your favorite podcast hosts. Plus, we reflect on recent events in the running community, honor marathon milestones, and bring you inspiring and funny stories to keep your spirits high this season. Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or just love a good run, this episode is packed with laughs, stats, and plenty of holiday cheer.

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⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️:

00:00:00 - Introduction, Hosts, and Recent Running Events Recap

00:07:09 - World Marathon Majors: Stats, Sydney Exclusion, and Costs

00:14:32 - Honolulu Marathon Highlights and Unique Race Experiences

00:21:47 - Funniest Christmas Running Traditions Around the World

00:29:01 - Christmas Running Gear, Food, and Festive Challenges

00:36:06 - Ugly Sweater Runs, Secret Santa, and Holiday Parkrun Stories

00:43:07 - Elf on the Shelf Alternatives and Ultimate Christmas Playlist

00:50:14 - Year-End Reflections, Running Tips, and Holiday Wishes

Episode Quotes

• I think the best Christmas song ever—and it's not a Christmas song—is Paul Kelly's 'How to Make Gravy.'

• It's okay not to run through the holiday period. You can just give your body a break and enjoy the season—rest is a good thing for the body and mind.

• Hopefully we've given you a couple of laughs and maybe a little bit of motivation to have some fun and enjoy running over the holiday period.

• I think the six-star will remain, and I don't know what Abbott are going to do—whether they'll run the six-star and the nine-star, or whether they get rid of the six-star and just run the nine-star.

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