We thought it would be great fun to create our own version of this classic poem especially for runners. Enjoy!
Twas the night before Christmas, all the shopping was done.
My insides were stirring, I needed a run.
My Newtons were placed by the front door with care,
In hopes that I’d take them out in the night air.
The children were nestled, tucked in for the night,
So I laced up my shoes both the left and the right.
I put on my mittens, and put on my cap,
I settled my brain for a long 10K lap.
I got my foam roller, the stretch felt so good.
I sprang from the door and run as fast as I could.
Away from my house I flew like a flash,
And tore up the street like I was running a dash.
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Lit up my path showing the way I should go.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a dude with a beard, dressed in red running gear.
He wasn’t too chubby, rather lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St Nick.
More rapid than eagles he flew to my side,
And ran right next to me matching my stride!
“I’ll race you! I’ll pace you! But just let me run!
I’m all done with work and it’s time for some fun!
To the top of that hill, until we hit the wall!
We’ll just keep on running and give it our all!”
Without another word we ran through the streets.
The only sounds those of our breath and heart beats.
He had a runner’s build but still a round belly,
That shook when he ran, like a bowlful of jelly!
We finished the loop ending back at in my yard,
I’d never ran so fast. I’d never breathed so hard!
He gave me a wink and a nod of his head,
We were bonded as runners with nothing more said.
From walkers and joggers to runners and racers,
From marathon finishers to age-group placers!
We all know the joy and the pain of a run,
and that wonderful feeling you get when your done!
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight,
“Thanks for the run, it was indeed a good-night!”
We (Adam Goucher and Tim Catalano) would like to wish everyone all the best in this holiday season! May you run healthy and strong in the New Year ahead!
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6 Responses to “Twas The Night Before Christmas (Run the Edge Style)”
Devon
This is fantastic! And not just because of that sweet picture
Merry Christmas!
Jody Swihart
Love it & love you guys!!! There are days where its the two of you & your posts that get me up & motivated! Thank you & Merry Christmas to both of you!!
Cindi
Love it!
I’m secretly hoping that I wake up Christmas morning and find that Santa has brought me the new edition of Running The Edge. If I’m not the one who buys it, then technically I can’t be classified as a stalker . . .
Merry Christmas!
christina urbanski
I love your stuff on FB I get excited everytime i see you posted something..I am secretly hoping someone gets me the book too! I did not want to buy myself it when i should be shopping for others. the twas the night before xmas poem is awesome!! thanks so much for sharing.. heading to bed I have a group run in the morning with my running pals!!!!
Rick Phelps
Absolutely great guys. Hope you both have a good
holiday!
Pamela
As usual…this is great!
“We all know the joy and the pain of a run,
and that wonderful feeling you get when your done!”
Have a great holiday season!