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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 😄

roseabi profile imageroseabiUltramarathon52 Voters
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Clothes
11
Shoes
11
Other (tell us!)
4
Watch or other tech
3
Books about running
2
Treadmill, weights, other equipment
2
Massage, bubble bath, other relaxing stuff
1
Food & drink
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PandaCory profile image
PandaCory

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...

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply toPandaCory

Aw I wish I could give you all of that xxx

PandaCory profile image
PandaCory in reply toroseabi

❤ Thanks - if only! But really, apart from that, I've got all I need running-wise. Hope Santa's good to you all x

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply toPandaCory

🥰🥰🥰

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator in reply toPandaCory

I hope you get all those things you wish for x

PandaCory profile image
PandaCory in reply toOldfloss

Thanks - you too! ❤

Kalessin profile image
KalessinHalf Marathon

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!)

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply toKalessin

May I suggest a bigger stocking? 😊😊😊

Kalessin profile image
KalessinHalf Marathon in reply toroseabi

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....

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply toKalessin

Ah, good plan! xxx

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator in reply toKalessin

We still have stockings ( at 71 and 75 respectively. still have stockings).BUT we have on gift bag each too... for the bigger gifts !

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon

I got a year's subscription to a fitness streaming video website I like 😊😊😊

Mummycav profile image
Mummycav in reply toroseabi

Sounds good 😉

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply toMummycav

Yeah, I really must get up and go and work out!!! 😂😂🎁

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.

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to

Sounds like a plan! xxx

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator in reply to

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

Knittingrunner profile image
KnittingrunnerHalf Marathon

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

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply toKnittingrunner

Happy Christmas!!! 😍😍😍

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator in reply toKnittingrunner

Hope you get them ! x

Knittingrunner profile image
KnittingrunnerHalf Marathon in reply toOldfloss

They are in the house and I think under the tree. 😉. Hubby knows the style and size so it’s sorted. 😊🤶

Joster profile image
JosterHalf Marathon

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!!

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy510 Miles in reply toJoster

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.

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply toDexy5

Me too. Mine was second hand but I’m relieved to say the battery lasted for my marathon 😮‍💨

Runnf profile image
Runnf in reply toDexy5

Seconded for the 35 doing everything I need. And it's secondhand, passed down from my OH's 2 marathons 🥰.

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply toJoster

🥰🥰🥰

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator in reply toJoster

Still some bargains out there.. I got thermal leggings and top in a sale last week!

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply toOldfloss

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!

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy510 Miles in reply tomisswobble

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

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply toJoster

That’s the main thing 🙂💪👍

nowster profile image
nowsterMetric Marathon

Socks for me. It's the easiest for folks to get right.

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply tonowster

And one can never have too many 🧦🧦🧦🧦🧦🧦🧦🧦🧦🧦🧦🧦🧦🧦🧦🧦🧦🧦🧦🧦😁

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply tonowster

I’ve put Smartwool ones on my list 🙂

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator in reply tomisswobble

They sound interesting?

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply toOldfloss

Merino 🙂

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply tomisswobble

Worn them twice now OF. Lovely and comfy 😀🏃‍♀️

Nikasa777 profile image
Nikasa777Ultramarathon

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!

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathon in reply toNikasa777

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.

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply toNikasa777

Awesome! Which ultra is it?

Nikasa777 profile image
Nikasa777Ultramarathon in reply toroseabi

SDW50! 😬🤪

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply toNikasa777

Oooh excellent! I'm looking forward to hearing all about it!!!!

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply toroseabi

Me too! Can’t wait for all the dope 🤗

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator in reply toNikasa777

Hope the elves are working overtime for you x

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathon

All I want for Christmas is two working legs!!!

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy510 Miles in reply tolinda9389

So sorry to hear you are on the IC Linda. Have you seen a physio?

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toDexy5

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 🙈🤷‍♀️🙃

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply tolinda9389

It’s a game innit 😤. You’ll get there Linda 💪🙂 Hang in there 🙂

Run46 profile image
Run46Half Marathon in reply tolinda9389

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 😉🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toRun46

Same here, so I can't even help you out, sorry. I love that though - back out there overdoing it 😍😍😍

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply toRun46

Aw 🥰 Come on, Santa!!!

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator in reply toRun46

I hope your wish comes true for you x

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply toRun46

🤣

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply tolinda9389

Sending you all the legs 😍😍😍

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toroseabi

Spares are good 🤣😍

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply tolinda9389

Definitely

Run46 profile image
Run46Half Marathon in reply toroseabi

😂🤣

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator in reply tolinda9389

I really hope the Winterval magic elves all make your wish come true x

Alexi_Spain profile image
Alexi_SpainHalf Marathon

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! 💪🏻💪🏻🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply toAlexi_Spain

Awesome!!!

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator in reply toAlexi_Spain

Hope they are in your stocking!

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply toAlexi_Spain

I use the belt off my bath robe ☺️

Lookslikejames profile image
LookslikejamesMarathon

A new knee is top of my list 😡

Run46 profile image
Run46Half Marathon in reply toLookslikejames

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 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply toLookslikejames

I wish I could send you a new knee xxx

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply toLookslikejames

Really?😟

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy510 Miles

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. 🎅🏼

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply toDexy5

Good work xxx

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply toDexy5

That’s on my list! The lilac purpley one 🤗

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy510 Miles in reply tomisswobble

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.

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply toDexy5

You can once you’ve a sparkly, glow in the dark top 🙂

Birdlady64 profile image
Birdlady64 in reply toDexy5

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?

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator in reply toDexy5

I think he may be listening!

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy510 Miles in reply toOldfloss

I doubt it Oldfloss - his mind is on other things this week.

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator in reply toDexy5

Uh oh!

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy510 Miles in reply toOldfloss

But he is very happy to be presented with something to wrap up. 😊

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator in reply toDexy5

I do know what you mean!

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon

Always clothes, not that I need any mind you but I always seem to find some under the tree 🤗

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply toIrishprincess

You just can't have too many! 😊😊😊

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply toroseabi

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 😎👀

Langley-Loper profile image
Langley-LoperHalf Marathon

Food of course. Real food, not these silly gels and stuff!

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathon in reply toLangley-Loper

Feed stations were a highlight of my maratrail. Sausage? Pizza? Cake? You got it! Plus craft beer and a picnic bag at the finish.

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply toCmoi

I'm SO signing up for that!!! 😂

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply toCmoi

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 😋

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply toLangley-Loper

Mmmmmm foooooddd....

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathon

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. 😊😊😊

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply toFrenc

I hope all of those things turn up under your tree xxx

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply toFrenc

I got Ons last Christmas. Nikes on this year’s. Ye Olde model so cheap 🙂

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathon in reply tomisswobble

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! 🎄🎄🎄

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply toFrenc

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!

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathon in reply tomisswobble

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 🤣.

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply toFrenc

I like the idea of invisible shoes...

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply toroseabi

It would certainly make our excesses less obvious 😎☺️

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply toFrenc

They’re beauties. Almost too lovely to get dirty. I actively avoid wet leaves and dirt whilst wearing them 😀

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator in reply toFrenc

I hope the elves give you a wonderful sprinkle of healthiness magic!

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathon in reply toOldfloss

Me too Oldfloss, and I’ll send them your way once I’ve been sprinkled 🪄 💫 .

Mummycav profile image
Mummycav

Shoooooooooooes…👟

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply toMummycav

Aha! xxx

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator in reply toMummycav

Oh, you xxxxx

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathon

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.

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply toCmoi

Lol! xxx

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon in reply toCmoi

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 🙂

Reggiegirl profile image
Reggiegirl10 Miles

Head torch please, Santa 🎅

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply toReggiegirl

Great idea! xxx

TailChaser profile image
TailChaserMarathon

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.

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply toTailChaser

Xxx

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator in reply toTailChaser

Fingers crossed that the elves are working on Achilles helping magic xxx

TailChaser profile image
TailChaserMarathon in reply toOldfloss

Oh I do hope so Oldfloss 🙏🤞🤞xxx

Birdlady64 profile image
Birdlady64

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

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply toBirdlady64

I wish I could do that for you xxx

Birdlady64 profile image
Birdlady64 in reply toroseabi

Aww thanks. I've also asked Santa for some bone conducting headphones so it has to get better

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply toBirdlady64

Has to! Sending all the good vibes xxx

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy510 Miles in reply toBirdlady64

I wear mine for gardening as well as running Birdlady .

Birdlady64 profile image
Birdlady64 in reply toDexy5

You can wear them anywhere I guess - though maybe not in the pool😂🏊‍♀️

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy510 Miles in reply toBirdlady64

You can if you buy the more expensive ones, but not my basic model .

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator in reply toBirdlady64

Oh,, I am wishing very hard for your wish to come true xx

Birdlady64 profile image
Birdlady64 in reply toOldfloss

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....

Frizzbomb67 profile image
Frizzbomb6710 Miles

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 😊

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply toFrizzbomb67

Sounds lovely! I hope you get all of those things xxx

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator

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

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy510 Miles in reply toOldfloss

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. 🏃‍♀️👏👏👏

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toOldfloss

I hope Santa is listening Floss xxx

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply toOldfloss

Sending you big strong thoughts xxxxxxx

Birdlady64 profile image
Birdlady64 in reply toOldfloss

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

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Runnf

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 😉

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply toRunnf

Awesome! And belated birthday wishes to you xxx

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Hedgehogs123Metric Marathon

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!😁

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