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It's only swimming that can't be done. Every triathlete I know has a turbo so they can still do brick sessions. I feel sorry for those that's sport doesn't include running or cycling.
Cal - that is good news about the laundrettes allowed to open, I was worried about your laundry
Big G - thanks for the list, that makes sense. I hear Sports Direct are remaining open as they say they provide an essential service selling fitness gear, ha, ha. It's not lack of fitness gear it's the inclination to put down the pies and get off the sofa.
Ian - so sorry to hear your day off has been ruined. I do hope the panic buyers aren't out again today, if so it's truly sad how ignorant and selfish folk are.
6 miles this morning, very cold and frosty but had 2 tops on so I didn't get cold today. When I got home our lovely binmen had been and emptied our bins on time, as usual.
OH is a vet and vets are on that list too, but I know vet practices are cancelling routine vaccinations etc, except for puppies, kittens. But being a vet in a zoo in a small team means they've already been running it on a skeleton staff, to effectively split the small team into two distinct teams so if one goes down ill there's still another one. Zoo is closed, but I guess the keepers and vets are still needed as regardless of if there are customers, the animals still need to be looked after. Not sure how that's going to work though. On the new rota, OH has the next 3 days off so hopefully that'll become clear by the time she's due back.
When I think about it, in reality even after yesterday nothing is going to really change for me. I've been concerned that I've been going shopping too often for small amounts so I will have to look at just enduring one bigger shop when needed. Yesterday the shelves were more or less fully stocked in town, but I'm wondering if that may change for a few days after last night's announcement from the PM.
Keith - I thought your job would be considered essential wouldn't it if restrictions became tighter. Hope you can get that home office sorted.
I thought a brick session was 2 disciplines, say run then bike, but I don't know, 2 discipline training is alien to me.
Glad you're feeling better and now your self isolation is over you can get your meds and food etc. You should only do one food shop really, not several but I guess that will depend on stock levels where you shop.
I'd love to hear what BJ would say (in private) when Sports Direct ask if they can stay open.
I saw on Spotlight last night a wildlife park, Cornwall I think, and 3 of the keepers have moved into a flat on the premises and plan to sit out the enforced closure just caring for the animals.
Nice that OH has a bit of time off though, except that might lead to DIY conversations as you can't take her out for lunch or to the cinema to distract her.
Re shopping, that's the only change I'm going to make too and try and do food shop in one hit. I'm going to Lidl's tomorrow, I go about once a month as there's a couple of things I can't get in Aldi, or prefer Lidl's brand. So in future if I have a rest day I will make sure that is my food shop day so at least I get out that day.
8 miles with strides today. Will run once tomorrow as no doubles allowed now!
I have a normal sized fridge freezer and admit there are times I would have bought more food if I had the space in the freezer. I don't mean recently but around Xmas when there were frozen turkeys in the shops.
A friend of mine who lives in Scotland is 70+ and is trying to only food shop once a week but has limited freezer space should she have to self isolate. She's found a range of ready meals that are long life and don't require freezing or chilling, so a good emergency standby for her.
Steve - good that you can WFH and well done for putting your boss right. Whoever would have thought that it would have been BJ that stopped you running doubles
Shades - regarding the half, they did have to alter the course on the day before the run due to flooding, so chances are it was a wee bit short! I'm still taking it as a pb, as I said my garmin was 100 meters short!
I am also struggling with freezer space and doing responsible big shops! I have a family of four so space is at a premium. I'm allowed back out as of next Tuesday so can start picking up smaller amounts of shopping every few days.
Are you self isolating then?
I'm sure you will be breaking (not bending) the rules doing a family visit, new rules are no visiting friends or family. If you are taking supplies they are to be left on doorstep. You can't know that you're not carrying the virus, none of us know that, hence the distancing, so definitely not medically OK to visit.
I hope we don't get that rule about exercise distance limit from home, will have to do all our running in circles, but better than no running at all I guess.
Shades - yea I think they done their best in a very short period of time. The mile markers meant nothing on the day due to the re-route.
I have been in isolation for a week due to youngest daughter (13 months old) having cough and fever, but it seems we are all ok a week on.
Off for my one exercise of the day soon.
I've been asked to go on a podcast I listen to,its an american,mainly ultra one,I emailed the host with a couple of suggested guests and he asked if I wanted to be on a meet the listeners edition,not sure if anything will come of it but will need to think of interesting things to say if it happens.
Wonder is Sports Direct were always going to close and just wanted to make a name for themselves (free marketing order from us online)
Keith similar I need to get a spare sorted for my car, although I wont be travelling much if I have a puncture whilst shopping not ideal. Glad you got yours sorted. I'm tempted to put my car in back garden for a bit.
Big G my friend in the same position regards to freezer very limited stock available.
Panic bought some petrol 102.7p per litre, not that I'll need the car much.
Shades, we used to have a spare freezer, but when Chloe went to uni, we didn't use it and saw someone local on fb post they needed a freezer as theirs packed up. Act of kindness cost us there.
Will be working from home later, it's going to be quiet as we've stopped most of our marketing. I've volunteered my services to other departments if required. Will hopefully show me in a positive light.
Coronavirus Statement
Athletics in England suspension extended until 31 May 2020
24 March 2020
Following the further restrictions on movement put in place by the UK Government last night, UKA and the Home Country Athletics Federations have made the following updates to our previous statement issued on 17 March:
These decisions have not been taken lightly and have been made in light of the continuing and real risk to life and to the NHS posed by the spread of the COVID-19 virus in England. We must now do all we can do. We would ask that the athletics community in England continues to help one another by staying connected and supportive of each other whilst at home in these unprecedented times. We will continue to review the situation in line with Government and Public Health guidance.
In addition to providing clarity to clubs, athletes, runners, coaches and officials, we are acutely aware that a number of competition providers have already made the bold decision to postpone their events in recognition that they stand to incur additional contractual costs on facilities that they have booked should they not make that decision now. We will continue to review this decision as the government guidance evolves, but one thing is clear - and that is that athletics, running and sport in general is special and is an important contributor to our way of life, but it is very much secondary to protecting and saving lives at this current time.
In its latest measures to contain the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), the UK Government has announced that everyone must now stay at home except in exceptional circumstances.
From last night (Monday 23 March), the only permissible reasons to leave your home are as follows:
While athletics is predominantly an outdoor sport that allows athletes to exercise in the fresh air, the message to all of us is clear, we must play our part in containing the spread of COVID-19. We urge our members to utilise the opportunity to exercise as laid out by both governments, but as such, any informal small group training sessions of athletes or face-to-face coached sessions must now cease (*unless they are with your own household members as above).
We have witnessed some very creative home and/or garden-based training sessions (safely of course) during the last week, and we would urge clubs and coaches to continue to be innovative during this period. A number of schools have also been task setting for their pupils and it would be of immense value to continue to engage athletes and your members in similar style tasks for athletics.
There are numerous ways in which people can remain active whether that be core strength training at home, HIIT, Circuits, running and so on (whilst adhering to the government guidance) so we will be actively promoting these. We will of course be pushing out digital content relating to exercising at home during this week thanks to the work of our respective coaching and athlete development team members.
England Athletics CEO Chris Jones comments: “We all have a responsibility to play our part in mitigating risk and in reducing the spread of this virus. It will be deflating to many but if we do pull together and adhere to the guidance issued then we will come through this period. In the meantime we will be working tirelessly as partners to provide value to our member clubs, athletes, runners, coaches and volunteers and will be organising activities and providing resources utilising a range of methods such as online forums, webinars and podcasts that will help people prepare for a time when we can all look forward with renewed optimism as an Athletics & Running family.”
These decisions are difficult ones to make, but right now, it is our shared responsibility to prioritise the health of our local communities by working together to follow the Government guidelines. In doing so, this will ensure that we all get back to competing in the sport we love so much sooner.
Good luck and stay safe!
Our latest updates can be accessed any time using www.englandathletics.org/coronavirus
Ian - enjoy your run, good you could get away.
Re podcast you might in the future have to do a few more ultras then
Robert - I'm sure SD didn't do it for that reason. They said their stores fell under the classification of health stores, they've made themselves a laughing stock. They wanted the extra turnover plus their staff are on zero hours and I suspect may come under government pressure to make some payment to their staff.
No surprise in EA's extension, I think they're being optimistic about the date.
Big G - I heard on the radio that home and homeware stores can stay open. So you should be able to get paint, but it would IMHO an unnecessary journey.
Went for a 10 miler and enjoyed my run. Those who were out seemed to be there for exercise purposes and it was a lot quieter than usual, as was the traffic.
What would you think is a reasonable amount of time to be out for a run? I was planning a longer run but is say 3hrs acceptable on a quiet route or quiet time of day? Probably fine for runners to see, but what do you think a general member of public or neighbour would think? I’m not trying to push the boundaries but was genuinely wondering.
A reasonable time for a run, for us 4 hours perhaps. But there's no restriction on time is there? (Yet)
To a non runner I expect they would think 10 minutes.
Today I saw 2 girls running together then 2 guys running together and I'm pretty sure they were not from the same household. However as we were less than 12 hours since the new rules came in I expect they were either unaware of the rules to exercise alone or had made arrangements prior to ruling.
Police are stopping traffic around here and asking where drivers are going and purpose of trip. From Thursday drivers may be asked for ID to prove where they live, could be fined if trip not essential. Good to see they are taking this seriously and enforcing the rules.
Mr Gove says this should be your "standard length" of exercise and only once a day.
Seen a lot of runners out today,maybe i just noticed more as there was a lot less cars on the road,a very visible difference.
11 miles felt good,I'm interested to see how much improvement I can manage now it looks like there's no races for 6 months or so.
Ian - I too am interested to see how we improve with a long period of training without the interruption of races.
Of course we need to stay healthy and not get this virus.
I'm dropping my mileage for a couple of weeks as yesterday I started doing some strength work at home. Will build up to 5 hours a week strength stuff and a couple of hours of Pilates then start to increase the mileage.