It was 5 years ago when the training for my 1st marathon was kicked off with the run that we called the Ho Ho Ho Run. On that Saturday, just before Christmas, we all gathered for our first long run and, with our Santa caps, attempted to spread the Christmas cheer. It was pouring rain that year and the people out on that day did not have much holiday cheer. Our Santa caps and running wear was soaked to the bones by the time we were done with that run. Our holiday cheer was not, and we also discovered some items (namely running raingear) to add to our wish lists.
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