Essential running dreams

I just wanted to say hello, and to anyone out there : I sincerely hope you are surviving this lock down.  I have allowed myself a maximum of one meltdown /cry a day, and it seems to help : I swear, the kids are coping better with this than I am.

Luckily for all of us, we are still allowed to run outside:.... in many countries in Europe, this has been disallowed completely.

Although I've not seen a hilly trail in weeks, I've managed to develop a couple of interesting little routes locally. My favourite being the completey empty cinema car park nearby, and trying to sprint between parking bays (sprint???? Really????  Maybe not that fast).

Please keep going. It is at this time that we need to plan and dream the most, whether that's a new autumn race or shopping trip to look forward to. I really, really, need my dreams right now.

I'm convinced this will be over soon. We will be affected by this forever, and the people who have lost their lives to this virus will never be forgotten by anyone.

Stay safe, keep dreaming for the
 future.

Covid-19

So, tragically, the world is on hold. We have to isolate as much as practically possible: for our own protection and that of others. Huge numbers of people are losing their lives, this situation is unprecedented and overwhelming.

As runners, trying to maintain fitness is our best defence. However it is possible. I am hoping to still run either outside, if it is still allowed, or on the treadmill (always a bit yuk, but certainly better than not running).  It is still a welcome avenue of escape. Unfortunately, cross training for me will take a hit, until more normal times resume.

Guys, all I can say is, please keep going in these hideous times. Try and do at least one thing a day which makes you really happy. Stay safe, stay sane, see you on the other side.

More pics... Thank you so much Beyond the ultimate