Because of covid19 in Italy all the running races were canceled and until last week we could only train at home or in the garden. Now things have changed a little and we can also run on the streets so I decided to participate in a 5 km virtual race organized in the USA. This morning at 08.00 a.m. I went 8 km far from home to a place where I could fully respect the social distancing and I did the test. I was no longer used to it and I struggled, but I am happy.
Great job!!!! Hope you're doing well ;-)
ReplyDeleteThank you. Yes now in Italy the things go better.
DeleteHello, well done. It feels good things are going back to normal. Great photo and a cute kitty. Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteThe kitty is my personal trainer. He follows me everywhere. Have a good weekend you too.
Deletei am sure you struggled, under these circumstances...it is just nice that you were able to participate. our parks and walking paths have opened back up, they even opened the beaches. i am so happy!! have a wonderful weekend!!
ReplyDeleteHere the beaches are closed again; it's only allowed to swim alone. Have a wonderful week end you too.
DeleteFunny how those 5K's can challenge you, right? Phew! I was feeling a bit challenged on my run today and I wasn't even trying to push it. Glad you were able to get out for a bit! Stay safe!
ReplyDeleteIn this moment the virtual runs are the only system to improve the speed after 2 months of lockdown when I had to run around my garden. Have a good (running) week end.
DeleteWell done! Our 2km restriction was upgraded to 5km last Monday.
ReplyDeleteGreat news. Another small step towards freedom!
DeleteIt's wonderful that you are now able to get back out there to run! This whole situation has been really hard. My runs are not what they used to be either but thankful none the less. Great to see you back out there!
ReplyDeleteAt last we can run again outside but the situation is hard again. Have a good (running) Sunday.
DeleteGood for you! I'm sure your stamina will return quickly.
ReplyDeleteI need to run for my mental health too!
DeleteI'm glad you were able to get out! I've been running more often but shorter and faster, as I have not had much time (I'm still working full time and everything in life seems to take many times longer than usual) and I wonder what will happen when I try to run longer again!
ReplyDeleteWell, now you are faster than before and the longer mileage will come soon. Keep on running and have a good Sunday.
DeleteNice job! The virtual runs are tough, mentally, but they give us a way to stay accountable. Glad you are finally able to get out and run!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Indeed it's hard to run alone pushing step by step but it's better than .... nothing. However I am grateful to the organizers of the virtual races.
DeleteWhat a beautiful cat!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that you can now run on the streets. We've been really lucky that we were never told not to go outside.
My cat says "hi" to you.
DeleteYes running around my garden was hard and boring.
However, just in case, now I have a new treadmill.
I'm so glad you can head outside for runs now - enjoy!
ReplyDeleteYour kitty is gorgeous!
He is the king of the garden and my personal trainer.
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