Saving the world and other lockdown activities

[LookNannyruns]

Good morning all on this auspicious Wednesday. There is a small glimmer of light flickering at the end of this tunnel as people cautiously peep out of their doors to see whether lightening strikes if they go out for more than 1 hour.

I have been adhering strictly to all guidelines which means that my only real contact with other human beings has been the other side of a flat screen.

I made a decision early on March 23rd. Suddenly I seemed to lose all control of my life and the ensuing anxiety was beginning to overwhelms me. So my decision was to run every other day until I could go and hug my grandson again. Ridiculous as it seems this pact has really helped me, if I don’t run then I won’t save the world and the hugs won’t happen. ( I know I’m clearly unhinged by the pandemic)

Anyway, I have managed to keep my pact . Since graduating I have been an on off runner depending on mood and motivation. I’ve never been fast, never looked forward to it and never progressed beyond 30 mins or 5k and never ever both at the same time. So what has this running done for me?

Given me structure to my week - easy 2 day timetable I run or I don’t run

Helped me keep fit - stopped hypochondria of course I have breathing difficulties -I’m running!

Made me explore new routes in order to social distance from all those who don’t stick to the rules

Allowed me not to feel guilty about the increased calorie intake

Helped me to accept that it’s ok to trot and not sprint as long as I’m out there with air on my face

Made me very glad I started this all those years ago

So although the hugs don’t get any closer I keep on a troshing ( as they say in Norfolk)

Keep safe all

Thanks for listening

[Lizcanrun Graduate]

Good for you 😀. Let's hope you get to see them soon.

[Hidden]

Keep on keeping on. This is what you can do and you can control! Time and distance come secondary to stepping out of the door each day. Well done!

[LookNannyruns Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

[Calamityjaney]

Fantastic that you started this. I think this pandemic has made a lot of us feel very differently about life and goals,I’m a great believer that we all need a goal.! Mine is to be healthier, lose weight and help my daughter in her athletics training. 🙏

[LookNannyruns Graduate]

Good luck in all you goals