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No more running for a while... 😢

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WenderwooGraduate
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I’ve read the guidance on gov.uk and anticipating getting the “stay at home for 12 weeks” letter. I was going to go out yesterday, but we live opposite a country park, and the village was swarming with people. It is busy generally on non school days, but yesterday was crazy. It would have been impossible to stay 2 metres away from all people, so decided not to risk it.

I’ve got plenty of fitness dvd’s, Amazon Prime for fitness videos, YouTube, so I’m going to try to build up some stamina and strength for when we are allowed out again.

I’ve also got a hula hoop which has been gathering dust, so I had a go with that yesterday - very funny! I’ve also ordered a skipping rope, which appear to be in short supply, so if you want to get fitness gear in your homes you need to do it asap, for when we get locked down.

Husband has gone back to work after 7 day self isolation which was most likely a cold, but he comes home at the weekend, so can’t avoid that I’m afraid - we can only do what we can.

I dabble with art, so I’ll do some of that to relieve the boredom.

Enjoy the running whilst you still can, and take care everybody 😘

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LittleIreland profile image
LittleIrelandGraduate

I started my 12 weeks last week, but being allowed out for exercise helps with the boredom.

I'm hoping I don't get a letter as being indoors for three months under strict isolation will drive me up the wall.

I know I shouldn't, but am actually considering returning to work since most people have now been sent home (I'm a key worker). I'm luckier than most in that I'm getting full pay no matter what I decide.

🤔

Hula Hoop.. I tried it once with my wife's. I nearly put my back out, and died of embarrassment. I hope hers is at the tip 😁

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WenderwooGraduate in reply to LittleIreland

Well, that hula hoop comment brought a smile to my currently very miserable face! 👍😁

Delly-dot profile image
Delly-dotGraduate

Take care Wenderwoo. Keep in touch with us on here x

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Buddy34Graduate

Take care Wenderwoo and do what is right for you . It's a shame, we are being told to stay 2 meters away from others and some people don't give a s***.

Enjoy hula hooping😊😊

AliHC profile image
AliHCGraduate

Lots of love to you Wenderwoo ❤️

Like the idea of hula hooping! I'd probably get fitter from bending down and picking it up off the floor! 🤣

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WenderwooGraduate in reply to AliHC

Yep, it took me a while to get going! And boy was I out of breath 😁

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SmelliepooGraduate

I feel so lucky that I live in a rural area and can keep my distance from other quite easily. Have been shouting conversations all over the place!

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backintimeGraduate

if you're a night owl and your area is safe, you could maybe get out for some fresh air and/or a run by going early in the morning or late at night - I don't know how feasible that is for you, but it's just a thought - in "normal" times, I used to run at 5am to avoid most traffic (we have hardly any pavements where I live) and there are a lot less people

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lehcar70Graduate

You could always try my 14 year old sons trick for social distancing - not taking a shower so we all want to be 2 metres away from him 🐷 😂

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pete1212Graduate

Take care wenderwoo people are not taking any advice from the government , I will still run until they stop me as I run on my own but young people don’t think 🤔 happy training

Ada72 profile image
Ada72

I, too, am giving up the training to keep myself and others safe

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agirlinwinterGraduate

Take care Wenderwoo 😊

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limberlouGraduate

I too have a couple of hula hops. I took up hoop dancing a few years ago and got here I could do quite a few tricks. It’s a pretty good all body workout when you get going. The first class I went I I was so determined not to be the fat old lady in the corner who couldn’t do it, that I actually was the first to manage to get the hoop to stay up and then she taught us lots of things like, hooping in the other direction which is weird, swapping from one direction to the other and back again, walking forwards and backwards while hooping, hand hooping and dropping the hoop down and up the body while still keeping it moving, the Elevator, etc. ...I’d forgotten how many tricks I CAN do ... hmm must get that hoop out again...

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OldgirlrunsGraduate in reply to limberlou

I’m exhausted just thinking about all that hooping limberlou!

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limberlouGraduate in reply to Oldgirlruns

Yeah that was what I COULD do, not so sure about now.

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OldgirlrunsGraduate in reply to limberlou

😆

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WenderwooGraduate in reply to limberlou

Sounds great!

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OldgirlrunsGraduate

Very sensible not to mix with all those people Wenderwoo; I avoided our seafront yesterday for the same reason. Good luck with the indoor athletics!

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JazzyrunnerGraduate

Gutted for you, but you’re doing the right thing. Are you in the Strength & Flex group too? Wishing you all the best, I will be doing my very best to do the right thing too and protect others in the community by sticking to the rules. Stay safe x

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WenderwooGraduate in reply to Jazzyrunner

I am in the Strength and Flex group, but haven’t been there much - I spend to much time on C25K group as it is! But I’ll hop over there as well now. I’ve been working on a plan this afternoon..... 🤔

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Knittingrunner

Just got my text for 12 weeks shielding. No going out the front of the house even! So the back garden is my friend. Thank goodness the weather is improving. I’m getting the hula hoop down tomorrow! Should be a laugh! Did 30 minutes HIIT on my spin bike this morning.

Going to be tough but if we want to get through this safe and well then needs must. I think my knitting projects are going to get finished sooner than I expected. Hope my supplier can keep me stocked with wool 😉. Stay safe.

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WenderwooGraduate in reply to Knittingrunner

Yes, I got the text at lunchtime - thank goodness we’re coming into Spring, and that we’re both lucky enough to have gardens 🙂

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Knittingrunner in reply to Wenderwoo

Absolutely. I feel really sorry for people in flats. 😔

Nilsam profile image
NilsamGraduate

What a great idea re skipping rope etc. Yes, I think you are very wise to plan ahead and keep away from the hordes. Thinking of you. :-)

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WenderwooGraduate in reply to Nilsam

I got “the text” lunchtime - no going out at all, more info to follow. I had a right face on, more through fear I think, it’s a pretty stark warning. But husband rang me and made me feel a bit better, and I’ve been thinking of a plan to exercise in the garden - I even did 10 laps running round the outside of the house - maybe some sort of circuit training 🤔

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NilsamGraduate in reply to Wenderwoo

Oh wow, Wenderwoo. I am sorry to hear this but of all people you can do this. You are motivated and are so good at motivating others.

Can you post under a specific heading - Isolation Fitness Fun? I believe someone ran a marathon on a balcony. So many of us would love to read what you have planned and support you. Digital hugs.

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WenderwooGraduate in reply to Nilsam

I saw that about the guy running a marathon on his balcony. I think that’s what inspired the running round the outside of the house thing! I have a few ideas, so watch this space 😁

Nilsam profile image
NilsamGraduate in reply to Wenderwoo

Brilliant...👀👍

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RoxdogGraduate

Take care Wenderwoo and chin up! That's all we can do. I'm sure you will do loads of exercise at home and even after 12 weeks it won't take long to get back on it. You never know, maybe you will be able to run outside as long as the hoards of people stay away. People seem to be being more sensible today after all the warnings!

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WenderwooGraduate in reply to Roxdog

Thanks, I’ve had the text now. Not supposed to go out at all. I’m working on an outdoor circuit trading plan - I even tried out 10 laps around the outside of the house 🤣. Needs must and all that 🙂

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RoxdogGraduate in reply to Wenderwoo

Go for it Wenderwoo! Snake hips!

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SueAppleRunGraduate

Sad you can’t run but you do seem to have a plan going on

Stay well

BlacksmithsGal profile image
BlacksmithsGalGraduate

Take care Wenderwoo, you know it's the right thing to do. I'm fortunate to be able to work from home but now also home-schooling two young teens. We did get out for a walk yesterday but my challenge is to get them away from their phones after school work is done, and out on the trampoline or similar, whilst also trying to get through my own work. I'm sure we've got some hula hoops hidden away somewhere, so thanks for the reminder to dig them out, we'll have trim waists in no time :)

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Danielch1

I run up and down the living room

D48P profile image
D48PGraduate

Sorry to hear this Wenderwoo take care and enjoy trying some different fitness for a while you’ll soon be back running 🏃🏻‍♀️

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