Why do competitive runners love participating in winter races when the temperature drops below freezing?
Because they enjoy chasing a personal best in the cold
This joke plays on the terminology athletes use when trying to break their own racing records. The double meaning of running hard in low temperatures creates a humorous link between athletics and weather. Recognizing the athletic pun is essential to figuring out this riddle.
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