On 26th April 2020 Brooks launched a two week long #runhappyrelay. With the Lockdown in place and races being cancelled, this seemed like a great idea to get people running together “virtually”. So I jumped in with both feet with #teamfunbus. I decided to merge two initiatives and kicked off the Run Happy Relay with … More Run Happy Relay
For Jess (@the_buggy_runners_diary) the Lockdown isn’t too dissimilar to normal life, she explains all in her Lockdown Lowdown. What have you learnt about yourself during lockdown? I’ve learnt about what’s truly important in life and how we don’t need as much stuff as we thought we did to live our lives and be okay. I … More Lockdown Lowdown with… Jessica Sanderson
For some Monday Motivation I have the Lockdown Lowdown on Tom Dunning (@mental_health_runner). Tom feels ready and able to help overcome the mental challenges of the Lockdown, drawing from his own experiences. What have you learnt about yourself during the Lockdown? The entire lockdown situation has made me feel more confident in my role as … More Lockdown Lowdown with… Tom Dunning
Next up we get the Lowdown with Tommy (@knight.running) who tells us about how he is keeping busy with challenges during the Lockdown. What have you learnt about yourself during the lockdown? I’ve learnt a lot during lockdown but one of the big things I’ve noticed is my need to be busy. I’m not saying … More Lockdown Lowdown with … Tommy Knight
We take a walk with Elisa (@elisasrunningadventures) for her Lockdown Lowdown. What have you learnt about yourself during the lockdown? Not to sweat the small stuff, take a deep breath and let it go. That whilst I miss my friends and parents but I actually quite like this life, it’s starting to normalise for me. … More Lockdown Lowdown with Elisa Harris
My next Lockdown Lowdown comes from Mark (@run4mh) who talks about mental strength and coming through the Lockdown together. What have you learnt about yourself during the lockdown? I have learnt that I am stronger than I thought. I am now armed with lots of tools to be able to “cope” and “manage” things, mostly … More Lockdown Lowdown with … Mark (@run4mh)
It is time for a Lockdown Lowdown with @leah_runner_girl, be prepared for some seriously cute baby pictures. What have you learnt about yourself during the Lockdown? I’ve learnt that I have a massive addiction to hobnobs and tea! I’ve also learnt more about what’s important in life. Time to stop, think and have a bit … More Lockdown Lowdown with… @leah_runner_girl
As we get to know some fantastic people, it is lovely to see how they are getting on during the Lockdown. Next up I bring you the Lowdown with Emma aka Jersey_girl08 1. What have you learnt about yourself during the lockdown? – A lot!! That I AM capable of slowing down and able to … More Lockdown Lowdown with Emma Cutler
Continuing with my Lockdown Lowdown it is a pleasure to hear from Evie (@simpleexplorer). The purpose of this blog series is to get to know a bit more about each other, and share the impact of the Lockdown on us, and how we are responding to it. What have you learnt about yourself during Lockdown? … More Lockdown Lowdown with… Evie
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