Anyone else considering a RED lockdown?

[Sybilw]

I’ve never run every day but wonder if, by doing this, I’ll do a better variety of runs. Intervals etc. Also I seem to have signed up for an ACTUAL 10k!! Might see some VRBs in London next May? 🤞🏻

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Good luck with your RED. Lockdown. I tried a RED September. 1st I went over my ankle and needed a few days off, then babyhugs shared a stinking cold and I needed another few days off, then I got depressed as my runs weren’t long enough to hit that happy place and my monthly 100k goal was not going to be hit. But you’ll be grand🎉🙆🏼‍♀️

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thank you 👍🏻 I’ll probably not have grandchildren to share their bugs as although my daughter will still have to work she’s trying her best to use holiday/weekend working to avoid using us. We’ll be on standby though as in the current climate a job’s a job! It’s with Easyjet so could be on a shoogily peg!!

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Sybilw]

Yikes, I hope her job keeps existing for her. We are in a Scotland level 2 so still a relatively large amount of freedom, and daughter allegedly is a key worker - newspaper production 🤣 amazing the jobs that are suddenly important. I have grandson for for half of 3 days next week to fit around his childminder so running may have to have a rest. Allegedly if granny is around then granddad is no use and my sole purpose is to hold his hands while he toddles round and round the house. Just as well he’s a very tall 8months otherwise I’d have a really sore back. I look forward to hearing how your RED running goes.

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Oh well I’d started a long reply but lost it! However I have just discovered from the COVID tracker app that I’ve to self isolate for 10 days. 😷 My running streak stops at 1!! 😔 We went to Cromer for 2 days and did eat out but didn’t get close to anyone so I’m not too worried. Yet. I tend to wake in the night and do my worrying then!

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Sybilw]

Oh no! Maybe it’s time for an indoor walking & running workouts? I came across them at some point but haven’t had to use them yet. One is: Holly Dolke Indoor Walking Workout  youtu.be/XvClcfVqwXA(Not working as expected?)

Might be good to keep your spirits up. Keep safe and take care! ♥️

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

Thank you for that suggestion. My daughter suggested hill training on the stairs but Garmin doesn’t think my stairs count as a flight!! 🤷‍♀️ I always knew I needed to add some strength/hit work so now’s my chance.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Sybilw]

Oh no, so very sorry to hear that. Hope it’s just a precaution and you keep well. 🤗

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thank you. I’m optimistic as I feel we’ve been as careful as we possibly could be. 🤞🏻

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Sybilw]

Ooh Sybilw I see you’re confined to quarters! Hope all is well. 🤗

Do you have any plans for solitary? Some of us are struggling to get out unconfined, but working on it! 😉 ❤️

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

Finding things to do. Currently wrapping Christmas although I did start that in the first lockdown!! In my defence I do advent presents (24) for grandchildren and various family members so it’s quite a big job. It’s a bit like C25K - once you start you really just have to keep going! This one snowballs though!! 😆

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Sybilw]

Ooh the grandkids are going to be very happy indeed!! 😉❤️

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

I won’t be running everyday SybilW but have deferred my 2020 Vitality 10000 to 2021. Let’s hope this one happens.

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Turns out I won’t either. Just by chance I opened the COVID tracker app to discover I’ve to self isolate for 10 days! 😷

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Sybilw]

Oh no, at least you will isolate when nothing is open..

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

True. We’re just back from what we thought was a very safe trip to Norfolk. Just walking and eating. Turns out eating isn’t so hood for you! The places we ate were very well organised though so I’m not too worried.

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Sybilw]

Did your app say that you were close to someone who was positive for Covid, or that the establishment you were in was involved In Covid spreading? I must say I’m relieved each time it says zero contacts.

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

I think it just said I had to isolate for 10 days after close contact - I know it’s 14 but it obviously takes time to get a result and then inform. From that I can work out where we were (only one venue checked in that day) and it was well organised and quiet. Only worry is that I found the notification as I was closing open tabs on my phone. Didn’t see a red flag on the app as I’d expected and I don’t ever open it unless checking in! Feeling fine and better after yesterday’s USA news! Son is in New York.

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Oh but I DID enter the real Vitality London 10k in May! An actual proper race! I’ve done a couple of very local 5s but usually I’m a lone runner.

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Sybilw]

I’m sure you’ll love a big race Sybilw. Everyone is so supportive along the route.

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

You’re right - I’ll be fine. 😊

[MissTwiggy Graduate10]

Hi

I did RED July & to be honest I loved it as I was still in Lockdown with no definite date to return to work . I mixed up what I ran, some days I set out with a distance in mind and others i just went out & ran til I'd had enough that might have been 2k or my best was 8k (had only ever run 5k before that) and it gave me back the love of running again as the only goal i had was to run every day and everyday day I ran put me closer to that goal

[Sybilw Graduate10]

I’m on pause (stop actually) due to self isolation but will try another time - maybe sooner rather than waiting for it to get too cold! I do grandchildren childcare though which involves overnights, school runs and a 2 year old so it can be tricky. That’s why I’ve not really tried it before. I’ll remember your recommendation. Thank you

[Roxdog Graduate10]

I've signed up for the London vitality 10k! I know a few others have too.

I'm not going to consider running every day - need my non running days, even though I'd like to run every day!

[Sybilw Graduate10]

Tbf I’ve been running a bit longer (April’18 was my first run) and I’ve been lucky to avoid injury. However I didn’t expect self isolation. Oh well. 😕