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linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathon
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How's the new normal feeling for everyone now? As we move towards our fifth week of restrictions, our household has found an unusual routine of sorts. I'm still working for the majority of my clients, so have had to stop trying to do every great fitness link I see postedπŸ€ͺ I'm still running and riding and doing my daily yoga - which I took into the garden yesterday (I felt rather self conscious but the reward of blue sky vistas as I peered over my shoulder or through my legs more than made up for that).

On my ride yesterday I saw an adult deer right in the middle of our town! She was a long way from any fields or woods and clearly utterly lost, but the two of us had the street to ourselves. I do hope she found her way back to safety.

Strange times, but if the forecast is as good for you as it is for us then we have a wonderful blue sky week to look forward to - there will be little positives to be found everywhere if we look carefully.

Let us know how you're all faring, and tell us all about your running plans and new found fitness creativity! It's great to share.

Happy running, reps, recovery, and resting!!!

The Marathon Team xxx

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Redcello41 profile image
Redcello41Half Marathon

Still not running due to injured knee but I have found a physio practice (thanks to IrishPrincess!) that are willing to give me a video consultation, hooray! Appointment all booked for Wednesday! πŸ˜€

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linda9389AdministratorMarathonβ€’ in reply toRedcello41

The appt is good news RC. Sorry to hear it's still problematic but I suspect this is as good a time as any for a short spell on the IC. Let us know how you get on.

Redcello41 profile image
Redcello41Half Marathonβ€’ in reply tolinda9389

Thanks, will do! πŸ˜€

Joster profile image
JosterHalf Marathon

Hello Linda. Still running here!

It's been a bit informal/haphazard as I've been running with the dog quite a bit and as it's been the school holidays, our routine has been "whatever" to an extent. But at least I/we've all been on the move in one form or another. However, back to it now - other half is working (and busy) in the study. Kids back "at school", so I'm kicking off a training plan to get me on the 10k route again as that's my next event, I hope, at Race for Life in July. Need some structure in my life! Oh, plus I do have work myself of course which needs to be done! Loving this Spring weather, wow, what a treat it is.

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linda9389AdministratorMarathonβ€’ in reply toJoster

Sounds like you're adapting family life well, although I daresay it takes quite a lot of effort. I've done ju-jus magic 10k plan three times! I really like the simplicity and progression of that plan. Enjoy yours 😊

C3PO profile image
C3POMarathon

Three 5 k runs for me last week. My left ankle is still complaining, so it will just have to take as long as necessary. The weather is looking good here too, but I have lots of work, so I'll either be running early or late most times.

I did quite a bit of gardening yesterday, so hope to sneak in some more this week. My youngest has suddenly become very enthusiastic. Are your garden centres open? Ours are, but I made sure we went early yesterday. I wouldn't want to pick up the virus there.

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathonβ€’ in reply toC3PO

You are very busy! Our garden centres are still closed in the UK, but there is a growing voice behind reopening them with strict social distancing measures in place, This is their prime season and lots of folk have the time to spend in their gardens so we'll see how that goes. Take care of the ankle - sending speedy healing vibes your way πŸ™‚

C3PO profile image
C3POMarathonβ€’ in reply tolinda9389

Thanks, Linda!

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon

Oh deer! Hope she was OK. There's a big lawn over the road from us (a one-time golf pitch n putt) and we often see people doing yoga on there - I would feel pretty self-conscious meself! Good on you, it must be lovely to yoga in the fresh air 😍😎

Gosh, I just checked Strava and realised I did 4 runs last week! Including an "8 km Marathon" yesterday, in honour of the postponed Brighton Marathon. So that's the longest single run I've done since the Brighton Half on 23rd of February 😊😊😊

The Marathon weather in the end was a touch windier than I would have liked - beautiful sunny day though!

Happy running or rehabbing, Linda and all xxx

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathonβ€’ in reply toroseabi

πŸ™„πŸ€£

Your hip must be feeling better to let you get out running four times in a week πŸ‘

I'm going to try to yoga in the garden all week, but a public green would be way beyond my 'out of my comfort' zone!

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathonβ€’ in reply tolinda9389

There is a large element of 'showing off' involved I feel... 🀣

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathonβ€’ in reply toroseabi

🀣🀣🀣

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Marathon

I am loving my running at the moment. I had a funny weekend where I felt unwell and spent it in bed, but then Sunday lunchtime suddenly felt normal again. Very odd.. but glad to be back on the running, yoga and workouts. Feeling very sad about colleagues who have lost staff members in all this... and colleagues who have it and taking a long time to get better. Have a good week too Linda and thanks for the place to share :)

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathonβ€’ in reply toju-ju-

Sounds as though you needed a rest! Sorry about your colleagues xxx

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Marathonβ€’ in reply toroseabi

I think I did... thankyou... I have a tight group from my Action Learning set on my course, and a colleague has lost two members of staff... its so sad. xx

Granspeed profile image
Granspeedβ€’ in reply toju-ju-

😒

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonβ€’ in reply toju-ju-

It sure is! I bet you were overtired and needed a rest πŸ™‚. My OH is working round the clock practically in his NHS job. It’s a worry but he’s always like that πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ Maybe when it’s over he could actually retire. He sleeps as soon as he sits down πŸ™‚

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linda9389AdministratorMarathonβ€’ in reply toju-ju-

That sounds so tough. Maybe you need to build in regular rest weekends right now to compensate for all the stress and sadness. It sure does help us appreciate the running and all it gives back doesn't it. Take care 😘

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon

2 weeks since my last run, but my knee has felt stronger day by day. It has survived 2x6k plus hill walks on consecutive days, so I tried my full range of exercises this morning including hops, jumps and lunges. If you can't jump, you can't run right? All seems fine; fingers crossed all day today though, hoping that no swelling or pain appears. Passed a bloke the other day who said I should give up running and get a bike. I won't repeat my response here for the sake of decency and good order! Nothing wrong with cycling....but I am a runner 😠.

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathonβ€’ in reply toBeachcomber66

That sounds really promising! Was said bloke running himself? Doesn't sound like he knew what he was talking about, or maybe he sees you as a threat πŸ˜‚.

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply tolinda9389

You mean I'm not a threat any more πŸ˜‚. He was on a bike (with electrical assist) and doesn't run. One of those types who can't pass without a sarky comment....like "I don't find your running get up particularly alluring." I said that I was pleased for both our sakes! Just a bit of banter really, but it touches a nerve when you are catastrophising (which I can do) that an injury might be the one which stops me running. I need to get a grip, or more accurately, I just need a run. 😊

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathonβ€’ in reply toBeachcomber66

I was right first time then - he doesn't know what he's talking about πŸ˜€. That run's not far off now 😊

Sandie1961 profile image
Sandie1961Half Marathonβ€’ in reply toBeachcomber66

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ I can just imagine what you might have said!

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toBeachcomber66

Cheeky so-and-so Beachcomber66 ! Go on, tell us what you said! You know the * is a very versatile little key on your keyboard! πŸ˜…

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ Temptress!!!

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toBeachcomber66

We’re waiting ....... πŸ˜…

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

I merely suggested that he consider earnestly relocating his bicycle through effecting an anatomically challenging manoeuvre which, absent a skilled surgeon and mobile decontamination unit, would likely have resulted in his having to complete his journey (in the unlikely event this remained a priority for him) on foot. So ashamed πŸ™„

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linda9389AdministratorMarathonβ€’ in reply toBeachcomber66

🀣🀣🀣

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toBeachcomber66

🀣🀣🀣 Awesome! I hope he managed to execute the manoeuvre and toddled off, albeit with a somewhat uncomfortable gait. πŸ˜…πŸ˜…

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon

Mornin all

Still running, still doing fitness with Joe, but not this morning as I ran. I did my HU lap. Not very convincingly but there we are πŸ˜ƒπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

Take care everyone πŸ‘‹πŸ’ͺπŸ‘πŸ™‚πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathonβ€’ in reply tomisswobble

I only managed one of Joe's sessions - I'm impressed you've stuck with it! Beautiful day for a run (if it's anything like it is here at least) :)

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon

I like it. It’s really funny 😁

It was cold on my run this morning, and windy. I was flippin freezin to start with πŸ₯Ά

I’m waiting in for the fish man so treading water somewhat. I’ll be miffed if he doesn’t turn up

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorβ€’ in reply tomisswobble

The fish man cometh....sounds like a play!

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathonβ€’ in reply toOldfloss

A very strange play ... πŸ€”πŸ˜€

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonβ€’ in reply toOldfloss

😁😁😁

SlowLoris profile image
SlowLorisβ€’ in reply tomisswobble

"I’m waiting in for the fish man so treading water somewhat."

Conjures images from black and white sci-fi B movie.

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonβ€’ in reply toSlowLoris

Oh good! I love those. The Day The Earth Caught Fire, The Blob, the one with James Arness in it and who’s name escapes me 😁. Oh eck. No! Michael Rennie! The Robot πŸ’‘

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JonathanP10 Milesβ€’ in reply tomisswobble

The Day The Earth Stood Still!πŸ‘

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator

It is all sounding good for you! Perfect riding weather too.

My routine is changing slightly as I dared to leave the confines of Chez Floss yesterday for a run.

Tomorrow I shall venture out again, early...clearly the silly folk around me are late sleepers!

Yoga...indoor walking..strength and stamina work on the treadmill and elliptical continue.

Glorious sunny days make for lots of garden work and sowing and repotting as the tiny shoots get bigger.

Strange times indeed, but the closeness of our forum helps us all to know we are running this marathon together.

Thanks you xxx

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathonβ€’ in reply toOldfloss

I'm so glad you feel comfortable enough to repeat your outdoor adventure. You're no stranger to early running are you, so hopefully it will set you up for a lovely day tomorrow. Enjoy, with all the heightened awareness and appreciation that comes hand in hand with restriction 😊

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misswobbleMarathonβ€’ in reply toOldfloss

It was chilly and windy this morning I shivered Brrrrr

Good that you escaped to run πŸ‘πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathon

Morning everyone. I’ve just found out that my close friend’s mum just tested positive. She is showing no symptoms though so hoping that continues. She is in a home and already dealing with Parkinson’s. All the residents are being regularly tested. I really hope she gets through this ok. It was still good to see my old friends last night on a zoom call. As for running, I had my sanity run in the woods yesterday on another new empty trail which connected back to the lake I was at last weekend. This was a heavier mileage week so I may dial back over the next couple of weeks. I was trying to get a 150k month goal done for a virtual race event. Just passed 160 yesterday. Might think about 200. Its easily doable I think. Hope you are all safe and able to get out when you can.

Curlygurly2 profile image
Curlygurly2Half Marathonβ€’ in reply toDecker

Oh Roger, I'm so sorry to hear this, I hope it works out ok for her...glad your running is helping xx

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathonβ€’ in reply toCurlygurly2

Thanks Sarah. The running has kept me sane for some time now πŸ™‚. Hope you are doing well also.

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathonβ€’ in reply toDecker

It's horrible enough as it is, but when it gets personal it goes to a whole new level doesn't it. I hope all works out well for her. Your runs this month have looked gorgeous - 200k of loveliness would definitely be something to smile about at the end of the month .

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathonβ€’ in reply tolinda9389

It does feel different when its closer to home. Thanks Linda xx. The runs have been the silver lining, finding these new routes. I cannot wait to see them in the fall!

Cantstopmenow profile image
CantstopmenowHalf Marathon

Hi

Walking the dog has taken priority over running these past weeks. However, I have managed either a 5k or a 10k run each week, but at a leisurely, more like lethargic, pace. I might do my own speed challenge unless there's another one on this forum next month.

I'd also like to get back into a routine with strength and flex. I've done nothing since the gym closed and I can feel the difference when out running.

I'm loving the warm weather and beautiful colours of spring. Keep safe and smiling 😊🌞

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathonβ€’ in reply toCantstopmenow

So long as you're getting out there for something, whether dog walking or running, at least you're getting some air and keeping the muscles going! It's hard finding new ways to juggle things isn't it., but hopefully even one run a week is giving you what you need - it'snot as if you have an impending race to need to be speedy for! I've been lucky - my OH is working from home so is walking the dog every day for his one exercise session which has left mine free for running or riding. I got one of the kids to do it the day he wanted to do something else. I haven't walked her for over 4 weeks now, maybe 5, whereas I normally do it every week day!

Cantstopmenow profile image
CantstopmenowHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply tolinda9389

Spurred on by your post I set off at 7.30pm tonight to 'go for it' . I paused momentarily to take our escaped labrador home. I'm glad I went as I completed my fastest 5k and my fastest 1k on the final 1k home. Maybe a little break from the usual runs doesn't do any harm. Glad you have settled into a new routine πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘ x

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathonβ€’ in reply toCantstopmenow

Fabulous! Go you!!! Sometimes resting the legs makes a huge difference. Even before a 5K race I take a few days off. Fresh legs = powerful legs πŸ‘

tiggs1 profile image
tiggs1Marathon

Sounds like you have a great routine going there Linda.

I am still getting out for a run 3 times a week, I aim for one of them to be 10km or more but I’m not beating myself up if I don’t do that.

I am still working from home and that is not likely to change so I mix things up by doing some runs on a morning and others on an evening.

The garden is a great escape from the lockdown in the house so I have been doing lots out there.

Take care x

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathonβ€’ in reply totiggs1

You're doing really well too. This is definitely not the time for anyone to beat themselves up about anything (so long as they're following the rules anyway). Instead we should be looking for little positives and little treats for our souls (my stomach closely is linked to my soul πŸ˜€). Keep doing what you're doing πŸ‘

Sandie1961 profile image
Sandie1961Half Marathon

I had planned to retire from my role in the NHS (management not clinical) at the end of March but have stayed on for this month a couple of days a week to try to ease the pressure a bit on those at the front end. I generally work from home most of the time anyway so not a big change. I am though doing a 30 minute workout 4 days a week (2upper and 2 lower body), sharing the twice daily dog walks with OH and sneaking 2 runs a week on non workout days - previously a 5k midweek and 10k at weekend, now switching to 10k midweek (Thursday this week for my 2nd C25k runniversary) and a virtual parkrun on Saturday incorporating the 1k speed challenge. Then there’s the gardening πŸ˜ƒ

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linda9389AdministratorMarathonβ€’ in reply toSandie1961

Oohh busy, busy! A friend of mine retired from the NHS at the end of March too, again not clinical. Hope that run on Thirsday is the highlight of your week 😍

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toSandie1961

Celebration Sub 60 ?

Sandie1961 profile image
Sandie1961Half Marathonβ€’ in reply toBeachcomber66

Haha, don’t think so! Only managed 1:05 for the last one!

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toSandie1961

See how it looks with 3 k to go. 😊

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathonβ€’ in reply toSandie1961

Never say never Sandie! Maybe a nice downhill at the end could help 😁

Sandie1961 profile image
Sandie1961Half Marathonβ€’ in reply toDecker

Ah, only problem is I don’t have any hills where I live. My 10k has 12m of elevation πŸ˜‚

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathonβ€’ in reply toSandie1961

That does pose more of a challenge then. Maybe mentally visualize a hill before you start πŸ˜„

Sandie1961 profile image
Sandie1961Half Marathonβ€’ in reply toDecker

Or maybe I wait for a windy day and run with a tailwind 🀣

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathonβ€’ in reply toSandie1961

Now you’re thinking!

aliboo70 profile image
aliboo70Half Marathon

Hi all

Not too much running going on here, but did get out twice last week Inc my 1st sub 30 5k on Sat morning on my "not a parkrun "seafront route ! didn't see anyone i knew but waved at quite a few runners 😊Did a mini virtual "Tuesday Nighters" club followed by our other club bootcamp which was broadcast mon/tue/weds last week with coach Stu 😊

Apart from that just dog walking and gardening and have just finished a wooden planter made from neighbours pallet that was on his front lawn! Used a handsaw to chop it up so good arm exercises! 😊

On the 26th april our off rd club were going to do "walk the wight "route as London marathon cancelled so we will all be doing a run virtually from where we live and posting results 😊so will try for a longer run than 5k! Very out of practice!

Hugs to anyone who has relatives or friends who have the virus . Sorry to hear of the loss of colleagues ju-ju- Xxx

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathonβ€’ in reply toaliboo70

Nice notaparkrun PB there πŸ‘. Good luck with your long run on 26th, the main thing is to enjoy it 😍

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathonβ€’ in reply toaliboo70

Oh congratulations on your sub 30 Ali!

aliboo70 profile image
aliboo70Half Marathonβ€’ in reply toDecker

Thanks Decker 😊xxx

TailChaser profile image
TailChaserMarathon

Hiya Linda, I keep looking at the garden and thinking what a nice place it would be for yoga...one day when I can remember enough moves!

It was a strange, frustrating week as my legs had nothing in them, and as for my daily steps...they've been shocking 😱!! BUT I have to remember how bad they used to feel after 10k, and I've now recovered better after 21k 😁

By Saturday my legs told me they were ready to burn some tarmac and we got a good non-parkrun time in, coming in at under 29 minutes on a much hillier route than our normal pancake. I did a faster 1km than is on the speed challenge but it's not on the same route...ah well. Yesterday, they were a bit knackered again (am I allowed to say that?!) so 10km wasn't happening. Our twice weekly 'School Run' this morning and I was more than happy to go at eldest kitten's pace. Next weekend they'll be fine I'm sure and I'm looking forward to a new routine of 'whatever'!

And we have our medals, I forgot to take it off when Ocado came but thankfully he was tall and 2 metres away, so it was probably too low down to notice! 🀣

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathon

Fabulous. 21km and you expect to just be able to run as normal. Love it πŸ˜‚. The HM training must've helped your speed too, nice bonus. I confess I'm dreading my speed attempt tomorrow. I'm pretty sure last week was flat out and I don't want to feel like that again, let alone worse πŸ˜‚. Good luck with yours!

Sqkr profile image
SqkrHalf Marathon

Alas I am still at work, and despite working through lunch I am destined to get home at half nine, so I think running may be on the back burner for now 😬 Damn this stupid virus!

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathonβ€’ in reply toSqkr

Hope things ease a bit and you can get out for at least a short run soon Squeak.

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathonβ€’ in reply toSqkr

Garrr! That's not fair! Hope you find a way to squeeze a restorative run in very soon 🀞

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon

Hi linda9389 and friends. My days are all very very similar, but I feel very fortunate with our situation and I’m certainly not complaining. ❀️ I’ve morphed back into being a full time mum with all the kids back living here. The house is full again. (We’d thought about selling up last year - thank goodness we didn’t!) πŸ‘

By day, Mr Cheeky and 2 of the kids are locked away in their various rooms working, and my oldest daughter and her little family are in the annexe. The garden is our meeting place for a cuppa and a baby cuddle! She brings him outside, and it’s no coincidence that the β€œworkers” feel the need to take a tea break!! πŸ’™ In the evenings we all catch up, eat whatever I’ve conjured up and I do my jigsaw! πŸ€“

I’ve been running every other day - including a 10k once a week, doing yoga, dog walking, gardening and tons of cooking. πŸ˜€

So that’s it. πŸ˜€ I’m loving reading about how my VRBs are doing - and there are some amazing achievements out there. πŸŽ‰β­οΈπŸ‘

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathonβ€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

Well done keeping up a great running routine with all those people to look after. I can only imagine your food bills! Mine have rocketed - although there is no one extra at home, having them home all day plus the fact everyone needs dinner every night rather than once or twice, has made a huge difference. Lovely having them all home and safe though. All that 'busy' makes me appreciate the alone time of my runs more than ever and I bet you do too 😍

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply tolinda9389

Oh wowsers, too right! The food bill has soared - but our Amazon orders have topped that. 😳 I added up what we’d spent in the first 2 weeks in April and it was eye watering! πŸ˜… Thank goodness we’re not spending money on petrol or eating out etc! πŸ˜…πŸ˜…

And you’re right, my running time is for me and I’m loving it. πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ Aren’t we lucky to have it? πŸ˜€

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon

Apparently animals are venturing more and more onto streets now that the humans have left. No noise, no pollution. The way it was πŸ™‚

I’m still running every other day, doing a weekly zoom Pilates class and exercises every other day. Gardening galore so I’m in my element really. Our local garden nursery delivers so I can still get compost etc so I’m a very happy bunny!

We’re keeping in regular contact with family and friends and everyone in our circle sounds safe and well which is a huge relief, especially for my 86 year-old mum. We had a bit of a drama last week with my mum’s phone (ie it didn’t work) and as that was our only way of contact it was a bit worrying but we got it all sorted and she’s now in back in full communication mode πŸ™‚

I’m trying to stick to as regular a routine as possible and that includes four nights a week alcohol-free. The first week of lockdown I carried on drinking and then I realised I wasn’t sleeping so well and it was affecting my running so I went back to my normal routine again. Alcohol-free gin is the way to go! Taste delicious πŸ˜‹ Ooops I forgot to admit to also having a few ice cold beers after a day working in the garden 🍺 but I don’t really consider beer as proper alcohol 🀣 Decker how are you getting on with the beer?

I’m starting to build up distance again slowly but as I’m not training I love these slow, languid runs. I feel as if I’m on a permanent holiday with them 😎

Have a safe, fun running week everyone x

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linda9389AdministratorMarathonβ€’ in reply toIrishprincess

Sounds like you've got life absolutely cracked at the moment, fabulous! Put some sunscreen on before your run and the smell will make you feel as if you're on holiday somewhere really, really nice 🏝

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply tolinda9389

Haha πŸ˜‚πŸ˜Ž good idea! And then a nice Pina Colada afterwards..... ooops no, just no!!!

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathonβ€’ in reply toIrishprincess

I had to work hard not to add a cocktail emoji - we're obviously thinking along the same lines 😍

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply tolinda9389

πŸΈπŸΉπŸ™‚

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathonβ€’ in reply toIrishprincess

You’ve got it all sorted IP πŸ™‚ My beer consumption dropped last week until Sunday’s zoom meet with my old pals and I undid the week’s work 😁 It was worth it though. No beer yesterday, just a white wine. I figure I’ll just run more to make up for it 🀣

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toDecker

That’s what I’m trying to do but you run a lot more miles than me πŸƒπŸ™‚

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathonβ€’ in reply toIrishprincess

Well work just ramped up again today so all bets are off again :)

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toDecker

🍺🍺 πŸ™‚

Whatsapp profile image
WhatsappHalf Marathon

My first run since mid-September yesterday. It was tough going but I got round. It felt good to be able to run again. Especially, with all that's going on my morning sanctity has returned, hooray!

It's also my first post on here in almost as long. I used to be a regular, but my new job keeps me busy. Good to see all you still posting and running - and plenty of new faces too!

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linda9389AdministratorMarathonβ€’ in reply toWhatsapp

Great to see you back! Hope you're enjoying the new job. That's a long break from running but I'm sure it will be wonderful to be back out there again πŸ™‚

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Thanks Linda. Yes, I am enjoying the new job. It's also quite nice to run without any expectations for a little while, too. No events coming up, no goals.

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A lot of us are enjoying that freedom at the moment - although I'd still like to hope autumn events get the go ahead, I'm not ready to let that dream go just yet 🀞

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This is the first time since I completed C25k that I haven't had a training plan with a focus on an upcoming event, so its a nice novelty. However, I agree I will want something in the diary once my fitness levels are back up.

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Hey there! xxx

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Morning to you too x

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How exciting see a deer during your run, I love seeing animals when I'm out, was thrilled to see a seal during a run along the canal a couple of months ago...will go back there again when we're allowed to drive to run again πŸ˜€

The 1st couple of weeks or so of lockdown I guess I treated like a holiday, lay ins, too much eating, more regular drinking and only a couple of runs a week whenever I fancied...it was what I needed at the time but as I've got used to being home I decided it was time to bring back some structure.

I feel more settled now I'm into the old routine, 3 runs a week including 1 longer one (though I'm not beating myself up about how long). Healthier eating through the week with treats and drinks at the weekend.

Gives me something to look forward to at the weekend rather than all days being the same. And I must admit while life in general is so unusual getting a bit of the old routine back is making me feel more settled πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜Š

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A seal in a canal? Wow! That can't happen very often? I'm sure a lot of us can to relate to what you're saying here - well done for only taking a short 'holiday' before coming back to such a positive routine 😊

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Run46Half Marathonβ€’ in reply tolinda9389

You're absolutely right Linda, it probably never happens at all as it wasn't a canal at all πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ...it was the River Dee πŸ˜†

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I feel a bit happier now ... hopefully it made it's way back up the estuary and out to find it's mates 😍

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Oh I'm sure it did, I googled it when I got home and it seems it's not an uncommon occurrence along that stretch at certain times of the year...all is right with world 😊

Bad choice of words right now...but the seal world is good πŸ˜πŸ‘

I took to the garden for a bit of yoga and meditation a few days ago, which looks a lot like napping 🀫😁. My family thought I was a bit crazy though. Whatever Β―\_(ツ)_/Β―

I do still enjoy a run, but I fear the worst. my dad has asthma, and yet not serious, i may have to stop my daily run outside πŸ₯Ί

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Sounds like you need the yoga/meditation/nap with that sort of stress to deal with. Could you maybe try running extra early or extra late, see if that makes you feel less fearful? But if not, it possibly isn't worth going out to run. Garden running or other indoor/garden exercise may be better to fill the gap - lots of ideas over on the strength & flex forum. Finding peace of mind is important just now - good luck 😊

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