White Rabbits... Pinch Punch...First if the month... and yes...
Here I am, yet again with a new post to delight you all... I hope!
Serious thoughts first...I think many of us now realise that we are in for a long haul, due to the C virus. This is most definitely going to be a marathon and not a sprint!
Acceptance will be the hardest thing to master... and having accepted... focusing on the future and planning the days ahead
For all us us the impact of what is happening is manifesting itself in many ways... I have had a, not happy week as my Son in Law's father had another massive stroke, ( Previous one nearly twenty years ago), last Tuesday and died on Friday; horrendous at any time, but currently unbelievably so.
My daughter's husband is the only son in the area, so his shoulders are bearing the weight and it is a worry.
I have, also, foregone outside running, other than my garden; the decision made because of some folk who still seem completely oblivious, of the restrictions in place and the advice and information being given. For those that know me, this is really hard! I am a roaming, rambling snail by nature
I am also supplementing this with work on my elliptical and my treadmill... I had these way, before the current situation and am really glad of them. I am extremely lucky to have them.
So... at whatever level of running we are, it may be a good time to gather our thoughts a tad.
Past, Off the Couch posts have covered exercises and indoor running too.. with loads of ideas from all of you.
They are there, if you look in the Pinned posts.
I thought today, it might be useful to do a bit of a checklist of ideas for keeping us all going.
If you are able to run outdoors, once a day, safely and you feel comfortable doing so...that is fine
. Do not feel pressured at any time... the runs and we will wait
Make sure you are eating healthily and hydrating well, just as we do all the time with our running.
Keep up those strength and stamina exercises on some of your rest days.
If you are unable to run outdoors... then we have suggested ways that you may be able to do some running,in previous posts.
Extra strength and stamina work could be useful here too, and there are so many links in Strength and Flex and in previous Off the Couch pinned posts.
healthunlocked.com/strength...
Whether you are running indoors or outdoors, do make sure that you do have some real rest days too. Do things which relax you, and please you... but try to rest the mind and the body. These are very, very stressful times for each and everyone of us.
Again, there is a wealth of information on the forums.
Here are a few extra links to some ideas to keep us happy over the next months.
Although,non running related, I realise many of you have small ones and not so small, at home. The weather is, or should be improving and getting warmer, but it is going to be tricky to keep them both occupied, happy and healthy
So I am just going to add a few links here with ideas for getting in the garden or any open space you may have?
woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2...
outdoorpeople.org.uk/blogs/...
There are some great ideas here, too if you scout around.
todaysparent.com/family/act...
New ideas for us to keep moving. I am following some great links from roseabi ... Holly Dolke and Indoor walking and exercise... simply fabulous!
healthunlocked.com/strength...
These look good too
worldathletics.org/be-activ...
goodhousekeeping.com/uk/hea...
Book mark the pages maybe and have a browse through, when you have time..
runnersblueprint.com/no-equ...
So... food for thought maybe?
I am also having so much fun reading through all the innovative ideas folk are having if they have to run inside...
and I finish this post leaving you with the image in your head of me...69 ( 70 years on Friday), old snail, jigging up and down to one of these... Check it out,,it is the Under the Sea one
thisgirlcan.co.uk/activitie...
And...I even got Mr OF to join in too!!!
Whatever you are doing, wherever you are running or exercising, stay strong stay safe and, to coin a phrase from our amazing IannodaTruffe , keep smiling.
This running family are all in this, together and together,we can do it!
Please,
Post your replies and let us all know what you are up to, and how you are fitting your runs and or your exercise into your days and nights
Looking forward to reading your posts !
Love Oldfloss x
PS
Just added another indoor link too!
