12 Gifts of Xmas: Shoddy Poetry & a Grovel to the Relatives

On the first day of Christmas Running Santa gave to me …

An ultra running vest 

A big running vest full of pockets for treats, 
I’ll stuff them with loo roll and nice things to eat…

An ID band 

If I knock myself out and am ill on the ground, 
Someone will see me, I want to be found!

Some non-stinky trainer inserts 
So people around me can breathe not pass out. 
My sweet smelling feet, will be happy, no doubt.

A trainer bag 

Trainers in carrier bags just don't smell nice. 
A swanky new bag, no more fodder for mice.

Some glow in the dark kit 

The brighter I am, the happier I’ll be 
And with bright glowing kit I’ll be easy to see!

Run Mummy Run socks 

I like the spotty ones best but I don’t really mind ... 
The brighter the better – And designs ? Any kind!

A big box of gels

To help keep me running, to top up my fuel, 
I'll finish the race looking happy and cool.
My last half marathon I squirted gel in my eyes, 
it made me run faster being followed by flies.

Race entry
Mud and hills bring them on, even trails will be nice!
Just don’t make me pay – YOU cover the price!  

Some swanky headphones

With vibration technology, these headphones are swanky, 
I need to get rid of my old ones. They’re manky.

A big box of protein bars 

Homemade shakes - I’ve no time, I’ve come in from a run!
I just want to stick food in my mouth and be done!

Some new sports bras 

I’ve not much to jiggle, it’s so sad but it’s true, 
And I really do need some sports bras that are new.  

And on the 12th day of Christmas, Santa please give to meeeeee ..... !
Plenty of runs, races, fun, and some good company!!!


I feel I need to apologise for my shoddy poetry … you'll be relieved to hear that there are no plans to do any future blog posts in this way. Any complaints can be forwarded to my Mum who helped … And on a completely UNRELATED notes can anyone think of a good rhyme for 'trainer' …?