Hello!

[Nevvy]

I'm slow lady runner who is missing hitting the trails and sad my upcoming races are cancelled. Missing my running family, especially parkrun. Sticking to the (boring!) Streets around home, getting anxious when I go out. How's everyone else getting on?

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Hi Nevvy! 👋 I can empathise. PR is so special, and not having it to look forward to at the weekend is sad isn’t it? 🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♀️🏃

Are you able to get out running regularly at least? I’ve been running every other day, alternating with nice dog walks on the others. The weather is behaving for the most part, so all is not lost. 👍

These forums have come into their own too. ❤️

Stay well and safe, and keep posting. 😀

[Nevvy Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you, yes this forum seems very supportive and positive, unlike some of the comments I'm seeing elsewhere on FB running groups. I will try and hang out here more often!

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to Nevvy]

We're definitely the best!😉☺️

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Nevvy]

I mostly avoid FB for that very reason. These forums are 100% better and always friendly! So glad you’re going to stick around with us! 😀

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Hi Nevvy - I have been trying to run regularly (although I jarred my back tripping on a bramble whilst out walking the other day, so couldn't run yesterday as planned!😩😚)

Sometimes I do feel a little anxious being out: although most of the folk I pass are very respectful of social distancing, you do come across the odd person who just has no intention of moving over...which I find quite frustrating! 😠

Fortunately, once I get out in to the countryside on my runs(about 5 mins away), I can seek out the quieter routes and pathways and find my little escape from these difficult times. Is it hard for you to get on to your trails at the moment?

I am a bit of a Lonely Goat 🐐when it comes to running anyway, although like you, have had several races cancelled🙁. These forums are always great for getting a running chat fix though, so always good to come on here for a bit! Take care and stay safe.🙂

[Nevvy Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you, I think I am scared to go far from home....all this talk about "putting extra stress" on health service etc if I need help. Although I have not needed help up to now. I set myself a small challenge every day, maybe I could work towards going for a longer run. Also, the "permission" to run that training for a race gives me is missing too...…..pondering this as I type!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Nevvy]

Hi Nevvy. I am lucky enough to be able to get out onto my usual trails which start about five minutes walk from my front door. Most of my running is done solo .... so not really somebody who should be responding to,your post 😊.....I do suffer if I haven 't got a target though. I have decided to try to speed up my 10k. I know already that it will be tough....but that is ok....a bit of diversion helps me really. Over 2 years I have never had a running injury requiring medical treatment, so I don't expect to be a risk to the NHS. I know I can dial a Mrs BC while I am out and help with be forthcoming. My view, for,what it is worth is to get out there, phone at the ready, and try to enjoy the remaining freedom which has been left. Hope you work it out 🤗

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

It's all very peculiar isn't it? I'm not so worried on my runs as I'm out for less time and closer to home (whereas when I'm cycling it's longer and further and I do find I'm anxious in a guilty way). I've had various races cancelled too, but find I'm really appreciating the lack of (self applied) pressure and structure on my running. I'm missing trees and lakes and green spaces, but also I'm appreciating things I probably don't even notice normally. Spring is full of colour and we have had some much better weather too. Running is still the highlight of my day, and any frustrations are usually eased by venting here. Keep posting here. I hope you find some joy in your running again very soon. Remember, it's temporary - parkrun, races and trails ... they're all waiting for us.

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Hello Nevy! It is hard not connecting with your parkrun friends. I miss my run group too. But try not to let it get the best of you. There can be some lovely moments while running solo too. I’ve noticed things I otherwise would have missed. I also use solo runs to catch up on running podcasts (trail runner nation is a great one if you like the trails also “humans of ultrarunning” with Candice Burt) and there is always the beautiful, warm energizing sunshine. Even just a few minutes does us good. I think Linda said it all much more eloquently than I ever could. This thing we are all going through is temporary, but the sunshine and the trails will still be there when this is all done. Happy running!