by Julie

Such a year

What a year 2020 has been! Glad to see the back of it, but at the same time we are heading into a new year of more of the same. We are back in lockdown here, non- essential retail closed, no household visits,  have to stay within 5k of home. I was so annoyed yesterday when it was announced; I really felt we had squandered our advantage from last summer, when we emerged from the first lockdown with a handful of cases. At least we have hope now for a way out. No point falling…
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by Julie

Virtual marathon update

It’s been a long time since I updated my poor blog. I suppose it’s the times that are in it; some things are more important. The good news is I have been training all summer for my virtual marathon, and we are up to 18 miles, which I did yesterday. The plan is to do our marathon on Sunday 25 October, which is the original date of the Dublin marathon. The bad new is that levels of the virus are rapidly rising in Dublin again, and we have entered a 3-week period of additional restrictions.…
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by Julie

WFH

Two days into marathon training and I’m still enjoying it! What a sadser I am. Up early two days in a row. Did a bit of speed work this morning, pretty short which suits me. The only good thing to come out of the pandemic has been the ability to work from home, and proving to the big bosses that it can be done. It took a while to settle into, but it’s brilliant not to have to commute. Rest day on the plan for tomorrow so can set the alarm a bit later.
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by Julie

For the record

Quick post for the record. Did 7 miles yesterday down the canal again and felt pretty good during and after it. Did a few morning runs too during the week. Marathon training starts proper tomorrow and I’m ridiculously excited. Not sure why; maybe because every other thing in the world has gone pear-shaped, and this is something I can do for myself and have something to show for this accursed year.
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