2020 weekly - week 35 (23rd week of confinement)

23/08/2020, Sunday

My physio morning and afternoon routines for the coming week.

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House alarms started to play up last night at 3:10am! First night of our staycation. Then the smoke alarms decided to join as well. It went on until 22:00 tonight. I am exhausted.

24/08/2020, Monday

Finally had an uninterrupted night of sleep. Waking up feeling fresh. Such a nice feeling.

Had oeuf à la coque for le petit dejeuner and tarte aux courgettes for le dîner. Thomasina Mier's recipe worked well tonight.

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Total running distance: 5200 meters (new record!)

Longest non-stopping distance: 3200 meters

I finally broke the 5K mark. So happy. Even though my left leg/knee started to play up again after 8 laps, I was able to half run and half speed walk to reach 5K. Very pleased with myself today.

And more good news regarding health, I got the blood test results back. Everything appears to be normal! Nutrient levels, cholesterol and blood sugar are all within the healthy range. Dancing!

26/08/2020, Wednesday

Marvelous run today. The left (outer) knee pain starts predictably after 8 or 9 laps but I still managed to complete another 5K loop. 

Total running distance: 5200 meters

Longest non-stopping distance: 3600 meters

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Had my first video consultation on the coeliac disease. The Dr. is great. Clear and thoughtful and he pronounced my name correctly first time around. The huge weight has been lifted. Thank you, Dr.

27/08/2020, Thursday

A fantastic day in Clare. Although the town is petite, it's in the middle of the rolling fields, full of walking paths. The landscape is gentle (perfect for city dwellers like us) but still with ups and downs. The fields now have all been harvested and I can smell wood burning from the distance. This is Autumn. 

We took the easiest route, the Clare Loop. It's roughly 5km and very enjoyable. People from the countryside are so friendly. They greet and talk to strangers. We felt very welcome. Thank you, People in Clare.