I fancied a run without the aid of a treadmill today. So it was a quick exit from work straight into running kit as soon as I got in.

Managed to start the run in the light – although it was fading fast.

3.8 miles.

Day 4. Done.

Back to school day. INSET. LGBTQ+ awareness training session.

Thankfully, we were given the afternoon to prepare for the term ahead. So I was able to get away reasonably early for a few miles on the treadmill.

The Garmin watch was having a difficult day and seemed to think I was doing a 21 min/mile pace.

Treadmill. 30 mins. 3 miles. Day 3. Done.

A morning at the beach walking the dog.

Then the run was a lovely pootle down to the river and back in the sunshine – although it was a tad cold out of the sun!

3+ miles. Done.

Today was all about taking the decorations down and calling Christmas done.

First run of the month: treadmill.

3.25 miles.

Done.

No new year resolutions this year.

A few years ago I did a monthly challenge – it was great fun – so back to that again this year.

I’ve not actually got a plan for any months, except January, just yet. But I’ve got all month to come up with something (I have got a vague idea).

So, January, going for an old favourite: RED January.

Run Every Day in January. Coolio.

Let’s do this!

‘The Trespasser’s Companion’ by Nick Hayes

A rallying cry for greater public access to nature and guide to how to get it: by trespassing.

Loved Nick’s previous book, The Book of Trespass, the difference is that this book gives you more practical advice on how to reclaim our connection to nature.

It is both a love letter to our land and a call to action.