Morning sky purple and blue sunrise. Trees lining the empty road.

A massive inflatable grinch outside someone's house.

Legorunbuddy and legorunkitten on wall of boating lake at Eaton park. Its dark you cant see much, some light reflecting off the water.

The view of the boating lake, but windy today so not so still but still a reflection.

Christmas eve easy 10km. Chilly in shorts! #running2keepthecrazyaway #RunuptoChristmas #running #legorunbuddy #legorunkitten #Grinch #ChristmasEve

Garmin screenshot of my run stats. 13km 5:50per min km pace. With a Christmas tree emoji over the map.

Legorunbuddy and legorunkitten on a bench at Eaton park. The bandstand is behind.

Ploddy plod plod plod. 8 morning miles, 2 hours later than planned but still got it done. #running2keepthecrazyaway #RunuptoChristmas #running #morningmiles #legorunbuddy #legorunkitten #eatonpark #norwich

A groups of us standing together in front of the zip slide. Teenagers & adults of all ages. The volunteers assembled for Christmas junior parkrun. We all have high vis on, wearing Christmas hats.

Me with 2 friends by broad, we are all wearing Christmas hats, I am wearing a rainbow coat. Water is behind us.

The view from top end of the broad towards the water sports centre and past that there is the city. Its misty there are reeds and trees at the edges of the broad.

Selfie as I walked to junior parkrun, I am looking up at the camera wearing a Christmas hat, a rainbow coat and my run up to Christmas t shirt with my Christmas tutu, its decorate like a tree with poms poms, bells and lights.

Little run before Junior parkrun, tail walking duties this morning joined by M 😍 Then a misty walk by the broad this afternoon before a solstice swim. #running2keepthecrazyaway #RunuptoChristmas #parkrun #wildswim #unwind #dailyjoy #lucky

Morning run. Sprinkling of rain. Opted for the road today. Another one in the bag for #RunUpToChristmas #RunThingsRunClub

View down a road at end of my run. The road is empty, street lights are on. Trees line both sides. Its misty.

Misty, frosty saturday morning miles. Easy running just getting 10,000 steps in before a morning at secret sauna! #running2keepthecrazyaway #RunuptoChristmas #running #morningmiles

The view over the boating lake at Eaton park. Not quite as still this morning as it is windy but always beautiful. Love the lights reflecting.

Legorunbuddy and legorunkitten on the wall of the boating lake.

Misty and Bobbles in the bath looking up and giving me a look of "what do you mean you need to use the shower "

End of term! A very tired gentle 10km run then a mile walk, actually still felt half asleep. The kittens wanted to join me in the shower white bath.. black cats... all the fluff. #running2keepthecrazyaway #RunuptoChristmas #running #legorunbuddy #legorunkitten #morningmiles #fridayfeels #blackcats

Legorunbuddy hanging from Christmas lights in my front porch. The lights thread in to a big paper star with a crochet spider on them, yes its still there from Halloween. The stars were hung last Christmas and have stayed up all year... so...

Legorunbuddy held between forefinger and thumb behind you can see lounge window with Christmas lights. You can only make out the dark shape of Legorunbuddy as its late at night and she is silhouette against the window.

Stupidly late easy 5km. Tomorrow needs to be an early morning run. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #RunuptoChristmas #keepgoing #running #laterun #tired

Damp, mild and slow. With some puddle stomping 😂
Another run in the bag for #RunUpToChristmas #Running

A post box topper its a plate left out for santa, a bottle of drink, mince our, carrots fot reindeer.

The post box, street lamp bright behind it.

Close up photo of the drink for santa, with carrots behind and lego run buddy.

Legorunbuddy on the post box with the drink bottle, mince pie and carrots.

Very nearly didnt get up this morning, glad i dragged myself out. Very gentle mist morning, 7km run, then an extra mile walk to get to 10,000 steps. On with the day. Hump day. #running2keepthecrazyaway #RunuptoChristmas ##running #legorunbuddy #legorunkitten #Christmas

Legorunbuddy and legorunkitten at a different spot in the park. Its meant to be a water feature but in 25 years of it being there I can count on one hand the amount of times it has ever been turned on. Its a shame because the kids love it when it is.

Silly selfie, high vis vest, head torch as it was proper dark in the park. Doing a V for victory sign and sticking my tongue out.

Yoga/pilayes by light of Christmas tree. You can see sofa, swing and window in background as well as lights on television shelves where the advent buckets hang.

Garmin screenshot of today's activities. Run 10.15km, walk 3.29km and 21 mins yoga.

A tired 10km, a walk & then some yoga/pilates whilst shivvying kids. Sometimes running is a head battle but it reminds us we can do hard things. #running2keepthecrazyaway #RunuptoChristmas #legorunbuddy #legorunkitten #running #eatonpark #morningmiles #stillgoing

Selfie at the end of my run. I am holding legorunbuddy up to the camera it obscures my face but you can see my high vis vest and my run up to Christmas t shirt. Plus the bright head torch i am wearing.

Bobbles left, Misty right in the windowsill in front porch with 2 hanging star lanterns.

Ughh today can get in the bin. Really so done. But an easy 5 miles to unwind this evening. And Bobbles and Misty gorgeous as ever exploring the star lights in the porch. Tomorrow is another day. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #runuptochristmas #running #keepgoing

Selfie at junior parkrun, its December so festive clothes are in. I have an elf hat, purple fleece, my RunuptoChristmas t shirt and socks on.

View through the bridge on my way to junior parkrun. Loved the sunlight on the arches.

Morning sunrise sky.

Easy 20 min rest day run, junior parkrun marshal duties. Beautiful skies this morning. Sadly excited my team is 2nd in the @runup2christmas.bsky.social leaderboard when you average for number of members. #running2keepthecrazyaway #RunuptoChristmas #running #parkrun #Christmas

Screenshot of garmin run map of parkrun today.. ave pace 5:21 min per km.

Legorunbuddy and legorunkitten by the pond before parkrun. The trees are reflecting on the water. The sky is bright, its a cold, crisp morning.

The boating lake after parkrun. There are model sailboats on the water, the sun is shining. The sails and trees reflecting on the water. Beautiful winter morning.

The boating lake as I arrived at the park before parkrun. No boats, the sun still rising,Its peaceful, still, no people. Just beautiful. Ever grateful I live where I do.

Parkrun. Number 18 this year & back to Eaton, which for some reason had become anxiety inducing. It was fine today, well nervous on the way but fine once I was there. #running2keepthecrazyaway #RunuptoChristmas #running #legorunbuddy#legorunkitten #eatonpark #parkrun

Morning self at the park. Under the bandstand, missing my run buddy who is injured. I have on high vis vest and head torch. My bobble has come out so my plaits is coming undone.

Legorunbuddy and legorunkitten on the bandstand at Eaton park. Its dark but the rotunda is lit up.

The bandstand and rotunda around. Eaton park.

Its friday! 6 & half mile run, 2 mile walk. I SO needed that. #runuptochristmas ##running2keepthecrazyaway ##legorunbuddy #legorunkitten #running #morningmiles

Legorunbuddy and legorunkitten balanced on edge of raised garden bed. The Halloween decorations of a skeleton and gravestone are still in it, I might add some fairy lights.

View down end of road at end of my run. Its dark, sky is dusky blue and you can see outlines of trees and houses.

Sky on my walk, now the sun is rising the sky is orange and beautiful.

Garmin screenshot. 5km run and 2 mile walk.

Tired this morning, so easy run then 2 miles walk before getting on. Admin, reviews, and appointments whilst also juggling kids. #runuptochristmas #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #running #morningmiles

Garmin stats from my run with a Christmas tree sticker added. 14.5km or 9 miles. Just under 6 min a km average pace.

Legorunbuddy and legorunkitten stood on a street sign at the end of my run. Its starting to get light, street lights on. Road to the right and bush and trees to the lleft.

A tree with no leaves but sone big Christmas baubles, the closest one is red, another is silver. The sky is dusky morning blue behind and the house is dark with a light on in one window.

Screenshot of my playlist... the best Christmas album in the world...

Starting the week the right way. 9 easy miles to continue with the RunuptoChristmas. Even listened to Christmas tunes as I ran. #runuptochristmas #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #legorunbuddy #legorunkitten #morningmiles #keepgoing

Legorunbuddy and legorunkitten on a garden wall, behind is a bare tree with no leaves but some lovely big Christmas baubles.

Closer photo of the baubles on the tree. Two are ckear with gold stars inside and one is red.

Morning 5km.... run uo to Christmas day 4. Will probably run this evening with a friend so kept it nice and easy. Finish at a cool bauble tree. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #legorunkitten #running #morningmiles #RunuptoChristmas #keepgoing

Top Tip: If you’re going to leave work early to get a run in before it gets too dark - dress inconspicuously so as not to draw attention to yourself! 11km in the bag for the #NaughtyNutcrakers in the #RunUpToChristmas

Collage of photos from my run this morning

Cracking long hilly run this morning for day 2 of #runup2christmas #runuptochristmas #trailrunning. Baby cows, a Neolithic burial chamber, great views and the sun shining. What more do you need? 😎

Garmin map stats of my run this evening r miles at 5:40min per km pace. There were also 45mph winds.. which were not my friend!

Legorunbuddy and legorunkitten on a garden wall. Behind them Christmas lights on the house and in the garden.

Looking in feom outside our living room window. New Christmas lights, 5 big stars and 6 rows of hanging little stars all lit up in primary colours.

The advent jigsaw, day one built. A slightly creepy looking cat in a basket. Its on our dining room table. The jigsaw box and a bowl of Christmas chocolate behind.

Better late than not at all. Steady 4 miles to look off Run up to Christmas... I have said it online so I have to do it now & tbh I need a bit of extra motivation at the moment. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #legorunkitten #Christmaslights #runuptoChristmas #running #keepgoing

First run for team #NaughtyNutcrackers in the #RunUpToChristmas. It’s dark & cold out there but the Christmas lights are starting to appear. #RunningPunks

Graphic of running stats from Garmin Connect. 108 pbm average heart rate. 2.00 mi distance. 13:28 s mi average pace. 26:57 total time. 150 calories burned.

Day 1 of #RunUpToChristmas is in the bag! Did some speed intervals to kick things off! Alternating 1 lap of 5k pace with 1 lap recovery.

Parkrun - park runners you will love this 👇 Join in. #RunUpToChristmas

Lake view, with reeds in the foreground, trees along the far bank. Everything filtered through grey fog.

Foggy, grey, lakeside view, with two swans swimming towards the camera.

I know it’s weird, but I really love a foggy morning, there’s something soothing about it, like being wrapped up inside a cloud.

Views from my final #RunUpToChristmas run, a 10km putting me just over the 100km target. 😅🎄🏃🏼

Last race of the year. Weston Christmas Cracker. Not my fastest ever but hey I have met my mileage target for #runuptochristmas

It's the most wonderful time of the year 🧑🏼‍🎄🌲 #runuptochristmas