Work out the WHY

Christmas means different things to different people.  If you've got young children it's an exciting and frantic time as you are continually scraping them off the ceiling as they get wound up about Santa coming.  Having young adults is different again, but you can have a lovely "grown up" time round the table reminiscing about the old days and watching films - although deciding whether Die Hard was a Christmas film or not, was a debate!  For the record in my view it's a film which takes place at Christmas, but not a Christmas film.
We give our digestive systems a battering for a few days but it's only for a short period of time and it's ok to let your hair down.  When you come out the other side you promise to be good and if you are determined, it's time to focus on your diet and maybe make some changes.  I'm not into new year resolutions as I think the phrase itself has negative connotations and set you up for failure.  If you want to make changes to your diet or even your life, work out the WHY before you make any plans.  Understanding the WHY is what you should focus on if you want to achieve change.
I'm looking forward to the down time, loads of good food, indulging in some nice wine and catching up with friends.  
I also would recommend you change your running routes, just to get a different perspective on your running.  We do tend to run the same routes and we run  on "auto pilot".  I'm lucky to have the 'braes on my doorstep and what I love is running through the "Big Wood" and finding new routes.  These woods have loads of hidden trails or if you get lost, like I do, make your own trail.  Today was one of these days when I went wandering and I was wading through beds of golden leaves with the occasional very muddy patch.  I just love running with no particular plan in mind other than the total distance that is in my training plan.  I'm enjoying find hidden "nooks and crannies" some of which can take your breath away, literally.  I came across a big set of stairs and this will be great for hill reps although today I walked them.
Enjoy the festivities and keep your training ticking over.  Get plenty of rest because the hard work starts in January.  Talk to your training partners and get them committed to joining you in your goals for 2022.  Having the support of your fellow athletes will raise your game while helping you raise the bar.  As long as you understand the WHY you are on the right path.