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Re food shopping, perhaps the best option is to go early at opening time and wear gloves in the shop, less people if you go midweek and hopefully the store has been cleaned. Remove gloves when you get back to your car and put them in the wash. I often wear my gloves when food shopping as I find the stores quite chilly especially if I've come from circuits/gym. I wear gloves every time I run this time of year and I always have a clean pair every day, partly because the weather changes every day and I have gloves to suit all temperatures. I am the Imelda Marcos of gloves.
Part of me wants to get the virus, mildly of course, and recover and then be immune. The other part of me doesn't want to get the virus and I'm dithering about whether I will go back to the gym and classes when my chest strain has healed enough.
Not much you can do about the Club Champs, maybe just wait and see.
My back seems to have eased so I did get out for a nice 8 miles this morning. Cool, fresh, no wind, lots of blossoms and flowers - it would have been enjoyable but for the feeling of impending doom. I am less scared of the actual virus than I am on all the restrictions and shortages and economic fallout. In Spain, people are not allowed out of their houses and are being chased by drones if they try go go out. I'm thankful that I can still go for a run on a nice day.
Iain - Brilliant time after the long warm up.
Big G - Good win and well done battling on the other race that didn't go to plan. To answer your question, yes, I feel in great shape at the moment!
Shades - Hope you recover soon.
Cozy - That's a big PB, congrats.
So Manchester was postponed on Friday, but I still went out to do my training like the rest of you!! 23 miles on Saturday, felt good and was tempted to carry on to marathon distance, but decided against it. 8 miles with strides on Sunday followed by kettlebells. That finished off a 69 mile week. My right shin and back of my knee was sore on Sunday, so I think taper has started at just the right time!!
I felt more optimistic when I was out running, the birds were singing, it was getting bright earlier and like you I noticed the blossoms, the magnolia trees are beautiful this year.
When do you expect to hear about Manchester's new date? I suppose that's football dependent.
I've heard this morning that Connemara has a new date of 27th September. I momentarily thought, I don't know if I can be bothered sorting all the logistics but I've already paid for the flight and that's non-refundable. So I've changed my flights FOC, thanks to Aer Lingus's kind offer, just had to pay £15 as one fare was higher. I'm locked out of my account on Aer Lingus and I didn't fancy phoning up as I think I'd have to wait hours on the phone, the bulk of their business is flights to USA so they must be very busy. Managed to do the change online without needing to log in, just hope there's still an airline by September.
I can amend airport parking FOC and just need to cancel and rebook a hotel.
I have already entered Barnstaple marathon on the 27th, will have to look and see if I can get a refund, it not I think they do transfers nearer the time.
Shades-Good news they have a date set,how many do you need for your 400?
Feeling a bit run down and headaches here,putting it down to the flight but not visiting anyone today just in case,might sneak a run in later if I'm feeling better.
One thing I find amusing is the phrases people use now they've never probably heard of before,self isolating,underlying health conditions,mass gatherings and social distancing being the most popular.
You don't have to self isolate because you've visited Spain do you? Hopefully a bit of tiredness and dehydration from the flight.
I'm on 389 now, if nothing more is cancelled then Connemara would be my 400th, but that's not going to happen. 400 is not a special celebration, it will happen when it happens.
Yes, you're right re new vocabulary, we learnt a load more through the Brexit process and now we moved on, hopefully.
Only returns from Madrid and some areas need to self isolate,but will use common sense and stay away from a couple of elderly relatives for a bit.
Our New York holiday looks off also,the 30 day ban ends 2 days before we go,but can only see it extending as the US are only really testing now so cases are bound to jump up.
Shades, hope you're feeling better again soon, Glad that the strain isn't too uncomfortable, gyms probably got the healthiest place to be. I'm too hoping I get the virus mildly, I'm at my strongest for a while so hope that I can fight the virus.
Big G Elle's brother isn't going to take it further, more hassle than it's worth and he knows she is in the wrong, it's least of his worries at the moment, just needs to look forward. I don't think you're going OTT, everyone has to decide what is best for themselves. I am an occasional sufferer with Asthma myself, rang the docs today and hope to get a couple of ventolin inhalers just in case as breathing is a bit close. I know WJ are looking a few option
Steve well done getting out there and doing the long run, will be in the bank ready for when things return to normal.
Cal, we are indeed lucky being able to get out for a run still, hope we don't go into lock down will be suffering from extreme cabin fever.
Ian my boss at work is in similar boat, first she had a trip to Spain and then off to Florida 10 days later, had to cancel the spain trip as needed not to have travelled for 2 weeks before, now USA not looking great.
I'm in no rush to book any races at the moment, I have a shortlist of low key events but will follow any advice from government over the next few weeks/ month/ year. Will also keep an eye on Manchester marathon date now.
I feel quite fortunate in my job, it's fairly secure with it being a mutual insurance company for trade union members and reasonable health/ sick benefits. I am concerned how the economy is going to look once this has finished? So many aren't going to be able to take the strain.
Rob-I'm lucky with my job also,full pay for 3 months if I need it,hopefully wont need it though.
Just been out for 10 miles,hoping to get back into a regular routine.
Well done on the 10 miles Ian.
Just checked, using same training plan, I restart on 4th May for new date. My plan is to keep ticking over the 5 and 8 milers midweek, and maybe fling in a 10/11 miler at the weekend including my beloved park run
If anyone thinks that's a bad idea let me know.
Cozy keep an eye on parkrun, especially north of the boarder, with Sturgeon banning large gatherings I'd expect a blanket ban of parkruns as you can't control numbers turning up over 500.
Ian seems a lot of companies are being fairly generous of their rules where normal rules are non changeable or refundable so fingers crossed, I hope they are compensated either get backing from future customer or the state.
My club has cancelled all sessions, not that I attended them often but a lot of people depend on them for social interaction. This whole thing is going to do a lot of damage to mental health as well as physical.
Slightly better news is that my dentist was able to see me today and my crown is back where it should be.
But good news that BJ did say to distance ourselves as much as we can but we can still go out for exercise. They've accepted that exercise is so important mentally and physically for us. When I ran this morning I didn't even pass one person on the same side of the road as me.
You are fortunate with your employment terms, it's going to be a terrible time for many that won't be able to cover their debts or even their food bills. Small businesses are very vulnerable too.
Cozy - that's good you've got a date for Edinburgh.
Now you've got a shiny new PB I'd better recalculate your training paces. That sounds fine with your training plan but of course you don't need to go back to the start of the plan.
Aren't parkrun expecting to cancel all events soon?
Ian - you're feeling better then doing a 10 miler.
Unless you're sick you won't be out of work, we need you.
Shades-As I haven't had a day off in about 20 years,I doubt I'll be starting now unless it's dangerous to go in.
Rcouture-I really hope it doesnt last that long,even the autumn seems too long away,hoping to find some small races at some point.
WJ alongside other local clubs have suspended all activities tonight. Believe EA are making an announcement today (Tuesday). WJ club champs also look like suspended and are looking at a kind of duckworth Lewis method (those that know cricket may understand) for a winner.
I've a friend who is a senior auditor at a large, well known clothing chain and he was saying that there's a real possibility that they will run out of cash. I've another friend who works for a small window manufacturing firm, and he was saying it's only now dawning on the directors what the impact could be. I.E., already people (home owners) are cancelling work, so builders aren't putting orders in for new windows/conservatories. Plus, what orders they have will be compromised if people can't come in to do the manufacturing.
Just seen on BBC Breakfast that the presenters are sitting apart....it looked quite odd when I first saw it!
Very odd seeing images of major cities where the streets are more or less empty.
Ian - although races aren't banned now, I think just a matter of time. At the moment we're being advised not to travel unnecessarily but travel to a race is not essential travel. Parkruns should be cancelled as that is encouraging folk to travel unnecessarily, unless they run there of course. And they're unnecessary social contact.
Robert - just seen EA's statement, they seem to ignore the social distancing and unnecessary travel advised by BJ etc and no mention of events that require public services.
Keith - I guess you're cancelling your trip to London then. That's the trouble about changing dates for a hotel not knowing when to change it too, maybe book London marathon weekend if it's not too dear?
Big G - I guess the objective is that without complete lockdown they are trying to change people's behaviour and by doing it gradually we become more accustomed to following the rules, or some of us are. For instance by advising folk not to go to the theatre then it's likely the theatre will decide to close, a decision that they make not because of a ban. I think you'll find most companies don't have the type of insurance that will cover them if they have to close. Some business interruption insurance is very limiting without huge premiums, that's why they will need financial help from the government . But I think the next stage will be instructing some types of venues/premises to close. But if they forced all types of venues to close it can only be done for a very short time as it will completely destroy the economy and millions will be out of work. Will be interesting to see how Italy and Spain deal with coming out of their lockdowns.
How's the legs, and the toe?
7 miles this morning, lovely morning, birds singing and busy nesting. Chest strain still 1/10, tried my Core Tabata this morning and not comfortable doing plank even for 20 seconds but I'm noticing it less running so running is much more enjoyable.
Shades, regarding my legs, they were still a bit stiff yesterday but then I hadn't done any recovery run at all, and not much walking either. They feel fine today though. Toe nail doesn't look too great but the inflammation/redness has gone and I'm walking around more-or-less pain free without any covering on the area. So it's much improved, but I'm still not running for a couple of days to let it settle right down.
Keith - quite fortunate you can work from home. Working in a call centre most of my work needs to be done in said environment, I could be set up from home and have said I'm happy to lead an operation if it's feasible.
Shades - According to WJ chairman the EA statement is being updated today to reflect on yesterdays announcement.
I have friends who play in bands/ pub singers/ karaoke hosts, loads of cancellations overnight. One is a singer who had to take Christmas off due to illness which cost her £2k now she's worried.
I'm not sure how many pubs are going to cope, I struggled when I managed a pub when I had a couple of bad weeks ordering (panic bought loads of cider after 2 days of summer never to be seen again and bought extra beer on the back that england would get into next round of euros but failed). Had a serious cashflow issue as I struggled to meet my bills and I had a regular custom. Finding £800 a week rent, £1100 a month for sky sports which aren't showing any sports plus rates, gas and electric. The only saving I could make was to cut staff hours which if done drastically backfired as my employees were local people and the pub was a community/ regulars pub.
Countires cancelled up to the end of March:
Canada
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Republic of Ireland
Italy
Japan
Malaysia
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Singapore
Sweden
USA
Robert - EA statement already done last night.
https://www.englandathletics.org/athletics-and-running/news/coronavirus-statement/
It does say that they expect all events to be cancelled soon.
I think most pubs survive on their last week's cashflow and the breweries can be quite brutal. Anyone who has a dream to run a pub needs to wake up, it's a really tough job. I think a lot of pubs will close and they won't reopen again, certainly not under the same owner/management.