Anyone else miss Brexit/ Storm Ciara/ December's election?

Who'd have thought I would look back to those days with a smile (albeit a small, sad smile).....

.....or think that they would ever seem so far away as they do now.

I'm not really sure what to write, which is just brilliant for a blog, so I hope you're ready to enjoy this! But I haven't written about running, or seen anyone from running, for ages, and it goes without saying that I miss everyone, so I thought I would just pen a quick blog to check in, and say hello.

Been good to see everyone's updates and creative solutions to keeping fit and in virtual contact with each other during these times! Keep up the good work! 

I haven't been all too creative yet, I'm afraid. I did measure around the garden, but it's about 10 m all the way around the edge, so a marathon would be I think 4219 laps, and I don't have enough wrist bands. But I did read the story about the person who did one on their 7 m long balcony, so maybe the garden marathon might be a winner, if things get worse. 

I've got to get to work each day, so been walking 5 km there and running 5 km home (which was initially tricky to keep social distancing, but has been easier this week) so have been taking lots of detours/ running in the middle of roads etc to keep 2 metres away from people. And doing workouts at home each evening (started doing weights, got yoga mats out the attic, crazy dancing around the living room etc).

Was missing long runs, but being in London felt like was trapped without much option there, as worried about coming into contact with people outside. So this morning, got up at 04:00 with Andrew, to try to get in a marathon early enough to avoid people. This was successful, in that there was literally hardly a soul around at that time, and it was very beautiful out watching the sun rise, but I didn't sleep hardly at all and got a migraine, so I made it to a half-marathon and then felt too sick, so stopped - which was funny sitting at home at 07:00 already having finished running.

Odd to realise as an adult, only really for the first time, how lucky you are just to be able to go out when you want, see who you want, go where you want, and buy anything. I guess after all this is over, I won't take those things for-granted anymore, and for a lot of people in the world, that's how things are all the time. 

And it will all be worth it, we must beat this virus! Proud to be part of the NHS and knowing what massive efforts are going on withing my Trust 💙💙💙 And proud of everyone too (over the last few days in London, people seem to be way more on board with the regulations) - together we will win! 👍🙏

Hope that everyone is keeping well. Stay safe and take care. Looking forward to seeing everyone on the other side. Lots of love! 💖💖💖