Decisive December

[Sweder]

Planning an icy 10k plod with an old friend (newly addicted to this running lark) across the Amsterdam flatlands tomorrow afternoon. It shall be bitter cold but I can't wait

Sounds good. A crisp Amstel and a cheese toastie for recovery?

Almost. I'll take a Bavaria Bockbier (or if I can find one, a Hooge Bock). 6.5% abv, roasted flavour, warms the cockles! Heard a lovely drinkers' quote today:
'Absinthe makes the smart go wander'

Looks like Amsterdam Bos is frozen off so will take route along the Amstel. So, a riverside run. That won't be cold at all then.