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Letter to Santa (or whoever you prefer) poll: What's top of YOUR running gift list? 🤩 Tell us more in the comments, no promises mind you 😄
roseabiUltramarathon52 VotersPlease select one:
A new hip 😆😆😆! (But I've been v. good so far so Santa's bringing me some new shoes as well). More time to run would be lovely as well. Roll on retirement...
Aw I wish I could give you all of that xxx
My husband had a stroke many years ago and can't manage shopping, so I have to buy what I want and then tell him what he is giving me 😂. This year it's a Garmin Venu 2, but there might also be a reflective Proviz gilet and Bam leggings in my stocking (if I can roll them up small enough!)
May I suggest a bigger stocking? 😊😊😊
My mum made my stocking for me when I was about six years old, so I'm stuck with it I'm afraid. Of course it sometimes has to have a back-up container....
I got a year's subscription to a fitness streaming video website I like 😊😊😊
New shoes for at the coast. I have just got new shoes at home, but would like the same ones to replace my elder ones at the coast. Then I can use those elder ones for on the treadmill.
Sounds like a plan! xxx
I have my coast shoes.. I love tipping the sand and bits of seashore out of them at the end of each season there
Hope you get them x
It seems every Christmas new shoes are on the list. Can’t believe that after 3 years of running most things I wish for are running related! When I started I remember someone saying it’s a cheap sport! 😂😂 But I’m not complaining. It keeps me healthy and that’s the best present to myself ever. Happy Christmas everyone. X
Happy Christmas!!! 😍😍😍
Hope you get them ! x
They are in the house and I think under the tree. 😉. Hubby knows the style and size so it’s sorted. 😊🤶
Definitely need a couple of new winter running tops! I keep thinking I want a watch, but then get so confused and unsure about what will work for me, too much choice and too many functions so I always back away! Other non-material wish for Christmas (and beyond) is to remain motivated and injury free!!
I have a basic Garmin Forerunner 35 and it does everything I need. There are others with bells and whistles but they’d be wasted on me. I wouldn’t be without it now.
Me too. Mine was second hand but I’m relieved to say the battery lasted for my marathon 😮💨
Still some bargains out there.. I got thermal leggings and top in a sale last week!
Which reminds me I broke the zip on the big back pocket of my fave winter Ronhills yesterday, stuffing tackle carelessly in there yesterday 🙄
Getting the sewing tin out now!
You are putting me to shame misswobble. My M&S leggings zip broke at least 6 months ago and I’ve still not repaired them
That’s the main thing 🙂💪👍
Socks for me. It's the easiest for folks to get right.
I’ve put Smartwool ones on my list 🙂
They sound interesting?
Merino 🙂
Worn them twice now OF. Lovely and comfy 😀🏃♀️
I’ve got an ultra next year, and have a whole list of kit I must carry. Therefore my list consists of, vest, waterproof coat, dry bags, head torch, spare torch and cup!
Sounds similar to my maratrail Nikasa777 . That also required a basic first aid kit and a whistle - happily my bargain Decathlon trail hydration vest included the latter, though I only realised that about three days before the race!
It also only dawned on me at the first feeding station that my folding trail running cup from Decathlon was not only super lightweight, but also super floppy and would not stand up on its own. Santa might like to bear this in mind.
Awesome! Which ultra is it?
All I want for Christmas is two working legs!!!
So sorry to hear you are on the IC Linda. Have you seen a physio?
Thanks Dexy! I'm getting back out there slowly. I haven't been to a physio - just regular sports massage when I can - instead I ran a half marathon on a sore hip/quad and accepted I would have to pay the price for a while afterwards 🙈🤷♀️🙃
It’s a game innit 😤. You’ll get there Linda 💪🙂 Hang in there 🙂
Ditto...actually my right one is fine, or it was when I last ran, but if Santa can ensure the left one is healthy I promise I'd ask for nothing else 🤞😆
Hope Santa grants your wish too Linda so we can both be back out there over-doing it by January 😉🏃♀️🏃♀️
Same here, so I can't even help you out, sorry. I love that though - back out there overdoing it 😍😍😍
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Sending you all the legs 😍😍😍
Spares are good 🤣😍
So mine comes under equipment, but I’m really looking for some yoga bands at the top of my list to Santa. I discovered Pilates earlier this year, and all of my runs on the days after a good ‘stretch’ are amazing!!!! The whole body seems to just work! 💪🏻💪🏻🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
Awesome!!!
Hope they are in your stocking!
I use the belt off my bath robe ☺️
A new knee is top of my list 😡
That sounds drastic, I hope your old one can be fixed in time for Christmas 🤞...and mine too. Being on the IC is a pain, when you're actually enthusiastic about your exercise and worried about lost fitness & just want to get out there and run 🏃♀️🏃♂️
I wish I could send you a new knee xxx
Really?😟
I know I have so many running clothes already, but I spotted a proviz long sleeved top with lots of reflective bits on it and I couldn’t resist telling Santa all about it. 🎅🏼
That’s on my list! The lilac purpley one 🤗
I’ve gone for the pink but I also like the royal blue…… do I need 2? Probably not as I don’t run in the dark much.
You can once you’ve a sparkly, glow in the dark top 🙂
Ooh I love my long sleeved proviz top. I don't run much in the dark either but they look good I daylight too. Definitely one of each colour, or maybe one long sleeved & one short sleeved?
I think he may be listening!
I doubt it Oldfloss - his mind is on other things this week.
Always clothes, not that I need any mind you but I always seem to find some under the tree 🤗
You just can't have too many! 😊😊😊
My rail is groaning again. If it caves in again my husband will have a fit - again!!! 🙈
I’m going to have to have a cull at some point. Dunno when though🤔. I’ve thought if shuffling done across to his side 😎👀
Food of course. Real food, not these silly gels and stuff!
Feed stations were a highlight of my maratrail. Sausage? Pizza? Cake? You got it! Plus craft beer and a picnic bag at the finish.
I was really good on my marathon. I swerved on the divine choc brownies, Jaffa cakes, etc etc. Even at the end when I was handed two, I gave them to the kids. I didn’t get dare get started in on them.
I took my own home made power bars, Tailwind, 2 bags of hula hoops, and ONE emergency break-glass situation GEL 😝
I was conscious of overloading my stomach 😁. Pizza on a long run sounds awesome. I imagine folding it up and cramming it in at about 20 miles 😁. Ooooooh weeeeeeh 😋
Mmmmmm foooooddd....
Hello roseabi! Well, a long sleeve hi vis top would be nice, nothing too complicated 😊. It’s a shame as there are so many gorgeous jackets around, but I’m just not a jacket type of gal. Even when it’s freezing, a long sleeve top is about as covered as I get! Oooh and a new roller. And some new Ons, I just like how they look 🤣. I’m getting greedy now!
But honestly, just to keep injury free with a dose of magic mojo on dark mornings would be brilliant too. 😊😊😊
I got Ons last Christmas. Nikes on this year’s. Ye Olde model so cheap 🙂
Hello MW! I just really like the look of Ons, which is not a scientific way whatsoever of purchasing new running shoes. I got some new Nike ZoomX Invisible Flyknits fairly recently and they are pretty amazing, especially on shorter runs, so bouncy. I hope Father Christmas brings your new Nikes! 🎄🎄🎄
Invincible d’yer mean? If so, I want me a pair. They sound just like my thing - if they’re not heavy . Been hanging my nose over them for a while.
The Nikes I’ve asked for are only £50 They’re awesome so I hope I get them OH bought me the last pair but I killed them on my tough half marathon so he bought me some Saucony Speeds for my marathon. Dunno what I’d do without him 😇🙏.
The Ons I’ve got are Cloudsurfers. They were the only model the guy said suited my gait. They need breaking in as they’re firm. I don’t run long in them. 8 - 12k tops. They are absolutely beautiful 😍 Good on uphills as you get a hood toe-off. They get debris and stones stuck in the soles all the while 😤. I have to wear thin run socks in them as they’re not the roomiest. Short laces and tongue. The tongue is like chamois. Very posh 🙂. Ons are on sale at the mo!
Lol yes invincible! I seem to be having trouble with my wording today 🤣. Now a chamois tongue does sound incredibly posh, I have to imagine it’s really soft which would be great on the top of my right foot as I get niggles there from time to time. I’ll definitely have a look at the Ons next time I need shoes, they sound as though they’ve done you proud. I just daren’t bring any more trainers into the house at the moment 🤣.
I like the idea of invisible shoes...
It would certainly make our excesses less obvious 😎☺️
They’re beauties. Almost too lovely to get dirty. I actively avoid wet leaves and dirt whilst wearing them 😀
Shoooooooooooes…👟
An ability to enjoy training plans, maybe? Or miraculously becoming a lark instead of being a night owl? I don't call myself fly-by-night for nothing, you know! Failing that, a proper headtorch and trail running poles might come in handy.
I can’t believe the price of poles ! I’m waiting for lidl to get some in. One would do. Mind you any old switch would do for hacking at brambles. More of those than mountains in my manor 🙂
An ankle/Achilles that behaves itself and responds to physio and rest would be nice. Actually, that’s a thing…being able to rest without losing fitness or any time when you’d rather be running.
Xxx
Fingers crossed that the elves are working on Achilles helping magic xxx
Oh I do hope so Oldfloss 🙏🤞🤞xxx
For my back to be fixed so I can try out the new runners I bought 3 months ago.At this rate, when it does happen I'll be starting c25k from scratch again
I wish I could do that for you xxx
Aww thanks. I've also asked Santa for some bone conducting headphones so it has to get better
Has to! Sending all the good vibes xxx
I wear mine for gardening as well as running Birdlady .
You can wear them anywhere I guess - though maybe not in the pool😂🏊♀️
You can if you buy the more expensive ones, but not my basic model .
Oh,, I am wishing very hard for your wish to come true xx
Thanks Oldfloss.Ssh 🤫 don'ttell anyone but I think I can sense a faint chink of light at the end of a long tunnel so let's see....
I’d really like a running jacket, not a waterproof one, just a zip up jacket. I’d like a thinner top layer as I get too hot in my sweatshirts. I’d also like some long leggings as my ankles are getting cold in my cropped ones 😂 Perhaps in the sales. My second choice would be toiletries, which I’m much more likely to get. My favourite is the Body Shop Satsuma shower gel for my post run shower. It’s a real treat 😊
Sounds lovely! I hope you get all of those things xxx
Well! I cannot lie, I bought new running gear in the past few sales. Thermal running leggings and top ! I would like a new pair of road shoes.., only got one pair of those.
But really, what I would love is just to feel strong enough to get back to my running routine. I know I bang on about slow and steady, but gosh, to be able to complete a 1K at the kind of speed I reached in the Spring Speed Challenge of two years ago ... ( sigh).
Oh well , maybe I will just ask for a new snail shell x
I know what you mean Oldfloss. I tried a fast 1k for the Christmas bingo yesterday and could only keep it up for 500m. Being able to get out and enjoy a run is the main thing for now. 🏃♀️👏👏👏
I hope Santa is listening Floss xxx
Totally get where you're coming from.We will get there, and if not it doesn't matter. As long as we can enjoy lacing up and getting out there is the main thing
I voted books about running, and I do love those, but really I'd like audio books so gripping that they occupy my mind for my long runs. I like to have a book I'm only allowed to listen to while running- if I want to know what happens next, I have to run!PS i'm a December baby who got some gorgeous new Saucony shoes for my birthday, or else it would have been shoes 😉
I had a brilliant bright yellow beanie hat with a light and built in bluetooth earphones. Im gutted because I broke the charging unit last week whilst trying to connect the charger lead. So Im looking for another!😁
