by Julie

Happy birthday and happy memories

Today, 31 May 2020, would have been my father’s 79th birthday. It’s the first since he died last year and it’s been as emotional as you would expect. However, because of the lockdown my family wasn’t able to do what we usually would, get together and celebrate Dad’s birthday. My brother and I and our partners drove out to Glasnevin cemetery (separately, in convoy) where Dad is buried to find it closed due to the pandemic. Never mind, we enjoyed the lovely drive and the peace when we got there. It’s a beautiful place. As…
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by Julie

Sacrifices

I did two miles before work this morning on another beautiful sunny day in Dublin. I did two Wednesday morning as well. I was extremely hot and sweaty after it. Good job I didn’t have to put on makeup and leave the house! We are so lucky the weather has been largely very good since the lockdown started; I think people would be totally off their rockers by now otherwise. I really feel like having a glass of wine tonight after a long week but I don’t think I will, I want to go a…
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by Julie

Joy in a pandemic

I ended up drinking half a bottle of lovely pink wine last night. Running after alcohol is not always a great idea, and I don’t do it on serious runs. It doesn’t help with the weight loss either, but there has to be some joy in a pandemic. And it was a beautiful evening. But I only drink at the weekend so this is not a confessional post.  However I was a little bit dehydrated this morning, so my two miles felt a bit harder than they should have, but it was a beautiful morning…
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by Julie

Anything is possible

Forgot to write up my run from yesterday, four miles, which is the furthest I have gone in a while. Time to extend the distances in preparation for marathon training. It was busy enough out but manageable. I did run round in circles a bit but I’m used to that and just wanted to get the miles in. To say I was red in the face after it was an understatement - Peter asked me if I was having a heart attack. When I cooled down I actually felt great after it, and am excited…
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