by Julie

New running year

In the spirit of not neglecting my blog, here’s proof of my first run of 2021. I was actually quite anxious about going out of the house at all, given all the dire warnings about the level of Covid in the community, but it was actually ok, though people still have not evolved to be able to walk in single file. I always go on the road anyway where I can. But I felt much better when I got home. As usual. Happy new year.
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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

London virtual inspiration

I’m sitting here watching my recordings of the London marathon, which is an elite-only event on a rainy October morning, instead of April. Women first, so I still don’t know who has won and I’m avoiding social media! The men will keep me occupied for the afternoon. The elite runners are unbelievable - they are like machines. They are amazing and a far cry from me, but I did my last long run yesterday, 20 miles, ahead of our virtual marathon. I’m a bit tired and sore this morning, and glad to be tapering, but…
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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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