NessaW
@nessawinters.bsky.social
Running, cycling, parkrun, active travel. Can often be persuaded to partake of chocolate.
Today's #WednesdayMorningWander took in Stamford's iconic concrete crocodile.
Because who doesn't love a concrete crocodile at Christmas...?
🐊
Because who doesn't love a concrete crocodile at Christmas...?
🐊
December 17, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Today's #WednesdayMorningWander took in Stamford's iconic concrete crocodile.
Because who doesn't love a concrete crocodile at Christmas...?
🐊
Because who doesn't love a concrete crocodile at Christmas...?
🐊
Note to self: never buy John Lewis wrapping paper again.
What a stupid way to seal the roll - wasted loads...
What a stupid way to seal the roll - wasted loads...
December 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Note to self: never buy John Lewis wrapping paper again.
What a stupid way to seal the roll - wasted loads...
What a stupid way to seal the roll - wasted loads...
Volunteering at junior parkrun this morning, so wore my trainers and headed out for a run afterwards. Very different to yesterday's parkrun conditions, with a 17mph wind making it quite a resistance effort! 😳😱
Water levels still very low, despite all the rain recently..
#loverunning
#rutlandwater
Water levels still very low, despite all the rain recently..
#loverunning
#rutlandwater
December 14, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Volunteering at junior parkrun this morning, so wore my trainers and headed out for a run afterwards. Very different to yesterday's parkrun conditions, with a 17mph wind making it quite a resistance effort! 😳😱
Water levels still very low, despite all the rain recently..
#loverunning
#rutlandwater
Water levels still very low, despite all the rain recently..
#loverunning
#rutlandwater
December 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Christmas is happening in our house....
Decking the halls - or the front room at least - and all that!
#dingdongmerrily
🎄
Decking the halls - or the front room at least - and all that!
#dingdongmerrily
🎄
December 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Christmas is happening in our house....
Decking the halls - or the front room at least - and all that!
#dingdongmerrily
🎄
Decking the halls - or the front room at least - and all that!
#dingdongmerrily
🎄
Absolutely picture-perfect winter morning at #rutlandwater #parkrun and perfect conditions for 311 #parkrunners and walkers.
Really pleased to get my fastest time of the year and first time back under 32 minutes. Hopefully achilles treatment and summer off running paying off!
#loveparkrun
Really pleased to get my fastest time of the year and first time back under 32 minutes. Hopefully achilles treatment and summer off running paying off!
#loveparkrun
December 13, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Absolutely picture-perfect winter morning at #rutlandwater #parkrun and perfect conditions for 311 #parkrunners and walkers.
Really pleased to get my fastest time of the year and first time back under 32 minutes. Hopefully achilles treatment and summer off running paying off!
#loveparkrun
Really pleased to get my fastest time of the year and first time back under 32 minutes. Hopefully achilles treatment and summer off running paying off!
#loveparkrun
Evening joglet up at #rutlandwater. Definitely needed the headspace and a bit of decompression tonight!
A really good night for a run, but not so much for atmospheric photography, unfortunately...
#loverunning
#headtorchrun
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A really good night for a run, but not so much for atmospheric photography, unfortunately...
#loverunning
#headtorchrun
🔦
December 11, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Evening joglet up at #rutlandwater. Definitely needed the headspace and a bit of decompression tonight!
A really good night for a run, but not so much for atmospheric photography, unfortunately...
#loverunning
#headtorchrun
🔦
A really good night for a run, but not so much for atmospheric photography, unfortunately...
#loverunning
#headtorchrun
🔦
Unexpected tasks when your son owns a coffee van:
12 fleece blankets hurriedly washed and out on the line on the only decent drying day all week.
Should keep his customers warm and cosy on #stamford market on Friday!
12 fleece blankets hurriedly washed and out on the line on the only decent drying day all week.
Should keep his customers warm and cosy on #stamford market on Friday!
December 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Unexpected tasks when your son owns a coffee van:
12 fleece blankets hurriedly washed and out on the line on the only decent drying day all week.
Should keep his customers warm and cosy on #stamford market on Friday!
12 fleece blankets hurriedly washed and out on the line on the only decent drying day all week.
Should keep his customers warm and cosy on #stamford market on Friday!
The Green Wheel between Etton and Glinton provided a bit of a firmer footway for this morning's #WednesdayMorningWander. After all the recent rain, I opted out of muddy footpaths!
A glorious winter morning for a stroll, getting my Vitamin D hit for the day!
A glorious winter morning for a stroll, getting my Vitamin D hit for the day!
December 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
The Green Wheel between Etton and Glinton provided a bit of a firmer footway for this morning's #WednesdayMorningWander. After all the recent rain, I opted out of muddy footpaths!
A glorious winter morning for a stroll, getting my Vitamin D hit for the day!
A glorious winter morning for a stroll, getting my Vitamin D hit for the day!
Another fantastic morning volunteering at the #stamford Santa Fun Run.
1700 Santas getting warmed up and ready for Christmas Eve with either a 1, 2 or 3 mile run or walk around Burghley Park! Always great to cheer them on - and enjoy a hot chocolate afterwards of course! 😋
#lovevolunteering
1700 Santas getting warmed up and ready for Christmas Eve with either a 1, 2 or 3 mile run or walk around Burghley Park! Always great to cheer them on - and enjoy a hot chocolate afterwards of course! 😋
#lovevolunteering
December 7, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Another fantastic morning volunteering at the #stamford Santa Fun Run.
1700 Santas getting warmed up and ready for Christmas Eve with either a 1, 2 or 3 mile run or walk around Burghley Park! Always great to cheer them on - and enjoy a hot chocolate afterwards of course! 😋
#lovevolunteering
1700 Santas getting warmed up and ready for Christmas Eve with either a 1, 2 or 3 mile run or walk around Burghley Park! Always great to cheer them on - and enjoy a hot chocolate afterwards of course! 😋
#lovevolunteering
New tyres and a service last week so needed to get things bedded in on the road bike. Breezy but dodged the rain - hurrah!!
Never regretted splurging for proper winter bike boots after years of faffing with overshoes. So much easier, warmer and drier - I hate having cold, wet feet!
#lovecycling
Never regretted splurging for proper winter bike boots after years of faffing with overshoes. So much easier, warmer and drier - I hate having cold, wet feet!
#lovecycling
December 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM
New tyres and a service last week so needed to get things bedded in on the road bike. Breezy but dodged the rain - hurrah!!
Never regretted splurging for proper winter bike boots after years of faffing with overshoes. So much easier, warmer and drier - I hate having cold, wet feet!
#lovecycling
Never regretted splurging for proper winter bike boots after years of faffing with overshoes. So much easier, warmer and drier - I hate having cold, wet feet!
#lovecycling
Visit from Rudolph at #rutlandwater #parkrun this morning!
Wanted to take it very easy today after shockwave treatment earlier this week, so enjoyed a run and chat with Hannah, who was pacing 39 minutes. Lovely start to the day!
#loveparkrun
#thanksvolunteers
Wanted to take it very easy today after shockwave treatment earlier this week, so enjoyed a run and chat with Hannah, who was pacing 39 minutes. Lovely start to the day!
#loveparkrun
#thanksvolunteers
December 6, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Visit from Rudolph at #rutlandwater #parkrun this morning!
Wanted to take it very easy today after shockwave treatment earlier this week, so enjoyed a run and chat with Hannah, who was pacing 39 minutes. Lovely start to the day!
#loveparkrun
#thanksvolunteers
Wanted to take it very easy today after shockwave treatment earlier this week, so enjoyed a run and chat with Hannah, who was pacing 39 minutes. Lovely start to the day!
#loveparkrun
#thanksvolunteers
Cooped up all day, stuck on the laptop and watching rain bounce off the windows, so was desperate for a bit of fresh air this evening. The rain finally cleared enough for an easy 5k recovery pace joglet up at #rutlandwater. So good to get out!
#loverunning
#splishsploshfun
#loverunning
#splishsploshfun
December 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Cooped up all day, stuck on the laptop and watching rain bounce off the windows, so was desperate for a bit of fresh air this evening. The rain finally cleared enough for an easy 5k recovery pace joglet up at #rutlandwater. So good to get out!
#loverunning
#splishsploshfun
#loverunning
#splishsploshfun
December fitness and pilates classes mean only one thing....
Time for the festive dinosaurs to make their annual appearance. Because who doesn't love a festive dinosaur?!
#raaah
🦕🦖
Time for the festive dinosaurs to make their annual appearance. Because who doesn't love a festive dinosaur?!
#raaah
🦕🦖
December 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
December fitness and pilates classes mean only one thing....
Time for the festive dinosaurs to make their annual appearance. Because who doesn't love a festive dinosaur?!
#raaah
🦕🦖
Time for the festive dinosaurs to make their annual appearance. Because who doesn't love a festive dinosaur?!
#raaah
🦕🦖
Riding home from pilates under a chilly December moon. Glad of some extra layers tonight!
@ternbicycles.com
#cargobikes
#activetravel
#ebikesrock
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@ternbicycles.com
#cargobikes
#activetravel
#ebikesrock
🚲
December 3, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Riding home from pilates under a chilly December moon. Glad of some extra layers tonight!
@ternbicycles.com
#cargobikes
#activetravel
#ebikesrock
🚲
@ternbicycles.com
#cargobikes
#activetravel
#ebikesrock
🚲
Perfect winter morning for today's #WednesdayMorningWander - taking in Burghley Park and #stamford. A cold but sunny morning made for perfect conditions for a brisk walk - followed by a hot chocolate, of course...!
December 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Perfect winter morning for today's #WednesdayMorningWander - taking in Burghley Park and #stamford. A cold but sunny morning made for perfect conditions for a brisk walk - followed by a hot chocolate, of course...!
Homemade lasagne, with my own recipe tomato sauce and bechemal.
A warming treat for son who had the #RocketVan coffee van on #stamford Christmas Market all day today. Think it hit the spot...!
#rewards
A warming treat for son who had the #RocketVan coffee van on #stamford Christmas Market all day today. Think it hit the spot...!
#rewards
November 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Homemade lasagne, with my own recipe tomato sauce and bechemal.
A warming treat for son who had the #RocketVan coffee van on #stamford Christmas Market all day today. Think it hit the spot...!
#rewards
A warming treat for son who had the #RocketVan coffee van on #stamford Christmas Market all day today. Think it hit the spot...!
#rewards
Pup-cups at the #RocketVan coffee van at #stamford Christmas Market!
Catering for all the family!
#coffeestop
Catering for all the family!
#coffeestop
November 30, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Pup-cups at the #RocketVan coffee van at #stamford Christmas Market!
Catering for all the family!
#coffeestop
Catering for all the family!
#coffeestop
Enjoyed doing pre-event set up with the awesomely efficient Susan, who showed me the ropes!
A very soggy one at #rutlandwater #parkrun today but pleased with a consistent pace for my run this morning!
#loveparkrun
#lovevolunteering
#soggynessa
#splishsploshfun
A very soggy one at #rutlandwater #parkrun today but pleased with a consistent pace for my run this morning!
#loveparkrun
#lovevolunteering
#soggynessa
#splishsploshfun
November 29, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Enjoyed doing pre-event set up with the awesomely efficient Susan, who showed me the ropes!
A very soggy one at #rutlandwater #parkrun today but pleased with a consistent pace for my run this morning!
#loveparkrun
#lovevolunteering
#soggynessa
#splishsploshfun
A very soggy one at #rutlandwater #parkrun today but pleased with a consistent pace for my run this morning!
#loveparkrun
#lovevolunteering
#soggynessa
#splishsploshfun
A good one tonight on the Manchester Evening News Friday night pub quiz!
Always a bit 'luck of the draw' with the questions, but a good set this week!
@manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Always a bit 'luck of the draw' with the questions, but a good set this week!
@manchestereveningnews.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
A good one tonight on the Manchester Evening News Friday night pub quiz!
Always a bit 'luck of the draw' with the questions, but a good set this week!
@manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Always a bit 'luck of the draw' with the questions, but a good set this week!
@manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Lunchtime laptop break on the awesome @ternbicycles.com to the best coffee van in #stamford!
Thanks to son for the delicious hot chocolate, and feeling better for a blast of wintry fresh air and sunshine!
#lovecycling
#activetravel
#ebikesrock
Thanks to son for the delicious hot chocolate, and feeling better for a blast of wintry fresh air and sunshine!
#lovecycling
#activetravel
#ebikesrock
November 28, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Lunchtime laptop break on the awesome @ternbicycles.com to the best coffee van in #stamford!
Thanks to son for the delicious hot chocolate, and feeling better for a blast of wintry fresh air and sunshine!
#lovecycling
#activetravel
#ebikesrock
Thanks to son for the delicious hot chocolate, and feeling better for a blast of wintry fresh air and sunshine!
#lovecycling
#activetravel
#ebikesrock
So pleased to see this crazy idea never made it to the budget. My two bikes, purchased with the support of the CtW scheme, are essential for everyday work and travel and are definitely not 'luxury leisure'. Neither would have been affordable for me with a cap in place on bike prices.
November 27, 2025 at 1:36 PM
So pleased to see this crazy idea never made it to the budget. My two bikes, purchased with the support of the CtW scheme, are essential for everyday work and travel and are definitely not 'luxury leisure'. Neither would have been affordable for me with a cap in place on bike prices.
Quite pleased with this pic taken at #peterborough station yesterday evening.
Not generally renowned for its photogenic aspect, but the moon, the floodlight and the lines of the tracks, platforms and bridge kinda grabbed my attention as I walked to get my train home.
Not generally renowned for its photogenic aspect, but the moon, the floodlight and the lines of the tracks, platforms and bridge kinda grabbed my attention as I walked to get my train home.
November 26, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Quite pleased with this pic taken at #peterborough station yesterday evening.
Not generally renowned for its photogenic aspect, but the moon, the floodlight and the lines of the tracks, platforms and bridge kinda grabbed my attention as I walked to get my train home.
Not generally renowned for its photogenic aspect, but the moon, the floodlight and the lines of the tracks, platforms and bridge kinda grabbed my attention as I walked to get my train home.
Absolutely glorious wintry day for a #WednesdayMorningWander today! 6 miles around Maxey and the Deepings, finishing up at Willowbrook farm shop for a well-earned bacon butty!
Everything looking especially bright and crisp under blue sky and sunshine ❄️🌞.
Everything looking especially bright and crisp under blue sky and sunshine ❄️🌞.
November 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Absolutely glorious wintry day for a #WednesdayMorningWander today! 6 miles around Maxey and the Deepings, finishing up at Willowbrook farm shop for a well-earned bacon butty!
Everything looking especially bright and crisp under blue sky and sunshine ❄️🌞.
Everything looking especially bright and crisp under blue sky and sunshine ❄️🌞.
Wasn't really minded to hit the gym after a busy day in London with a *lot* of walking. But gritted my teeth and got it done.
As always, definitely feel better for the workout. Running and cycling gains definitely come from time spent on strength work!
As always, definitely feel better for the workout. Running and cycling gains definitely come from time spent on strength work!
November 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Wasn't really minded to hit the gym after a busy day in London with a *lot* of walking. But gritted my teeth and got it done.
As always, definitely feel better for the workout. Running and cycling gains definitely come from time spent on strength work!
As always, definitely feel better for the workout. Running and cycling gains definitely come from time spent on strength work!