Are we downhearted?  Never

How is everyone coping with the lock down? TF we know is very bravely active in helping the fight  against the virus.

Our  household went into isolation a week ahead of the  official start and we are thankful that we have the allotments to keep us busy most days, and the sunshine is a welcome bonus.

The initial disappointment of the cancellation of all races has passed because it makes sense.  More of a blow was the cancellation of the Fleet  half marathon on March 16th. It was to have been my second opportunity to wear an England vest having again qualified for the English masters half marathon championships  and secured a place in the England   team for the Celtic  nations event. We had travelled south in readiness for the  event only to hear less than 24 hours before the gun that  the race was off.

I try to run most days but with no challenges to aim for motivation is sometimes lacking.  Which takes me to EtU's  forward looking approach to a post lock down celebratory run.  My first choice would be the  last of our Lakeland passes outings from Seathwaite via  Sty head to Wasdale head, Black Sail, returning via Honister,  followed by, in no particular order,  the second Lakeland passes run in reverse (Rosset, Sty Head, Wasdale Head, Boot, Eskdale, Three Tarns and returning via the Band),  something in the Settle area, or a repeat of our Edale outing.

Now the  thought of that coupled to the sun shining through the window should provide some motivation