There’s no better way to welcome a new year than by lacing up your running shoes and heading out into the fresh air, and that’s exactly what Sandy and Margaret did on New Year’s Day, kicking off 2026 with a run along the Goss Moor Trail.
With the festive period coming to a close, this run marked a positive reset — a chance to get moving again, enjoy some gentle miles, and set the tone for the months ahead. It was also a purposeful outing, forming part of their training for the Trevithick 12K, which is fast approaching.
A Perfect New Year’s Setting
The Goss Moor Trail is a favourite for good reason. Its wide, accessible paths and open surroundings make it ideal for relaxed social runs as well as steady training miles. On New Year’s Day, it offered the perfect backdrop — peaceful, scenic and just the right environment to ease back into running after the festivities.
Rather than focusing on pace or pressure, this run was all about enjoying the moment. The trail provided space to move freely, chat along the way and simply appreciate being out on the run, starting the year exactly as it should be started.
Training for the Trevithick 12K
With the Trevithick 12K firmly on the horizon, every mile counts, and this New Year’s Day run was a solid step forward in that preparation. The steady terrain of the Goss Moor Trail made it ideal for building confidence and consistency, especially at this stage of training.
Runs like this are about laying foundations — getting time on your feet, staying consistent and keeping things enjoyable. Sandy and Margaret’s approach was spot on: purposeful without being intense, focused without losing sight of the social side of running.
Starting the Year the Right Way
There’s something especially satisfying about a New Year’s Day run. It clears the head, shakes off the final remnants of Christmas indulgence, and provides a gentle sense of momentum heading into January. For Sandy and Margaret, it was also a chance to reflect, reset and look ahead with positivity.
The message was simple and heartfelt — Happy New Year to everyone, with hopes that 2026 will be a good one. It’s exactly the kind of sentiment that captures what Carn Runners is all about: shared miles, encouragement, and supporting one another through every season of running.
A Great Start to 2026
Starting the year with a run isn’t about making big promises or dramatic resolutions. It’s about doing something familiar, something grounding, and something that makes you feel good. Sandy and Margaret’s New Year’s Day outing on the Goss Moor Trail ticked all those boxes.
A steady run, good company, fresh air and a clear goal ahead — a brilliant way to open the running year. Well done both, and here’s to many more miles as the Trevithick 12K draws closer. 💙💛
