Weirdest American Holiday Traditions
| December 19, 2018
Holiday 5Ks
Another crazy tradition that seems to have caught on in the United States is the holiday 5K, which are often called by cute names like Turkey Trot or Cocoa 5K. Many people dress up in order to take part, wearing ugly holiday sweaters, Santa costumes, or even dressing up like a turkey. These runs are a great way to get active before a huge meal, but the close proximity to overindulgence just seems dubious.
These runs seem like the sort of thing people do before collapsing into a sweaty heap and swearing off food forever. They’re also appealing to non-runners, which seems like a recipe for sprains, strains, and other athletic injuries that happen when you’re not prepared for an intense physical activity.
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