After the BBC unhelpfully shared some information which is neither peer reviewed nor scientifically verified in any way claiming that runners should in fact social distance by at least 10 metres, I fear that the local chav loonies will inevitably target runners even more because of such unbelievable stupidity.
I may be being irrational but regardless, I got up at 5:15a.m. today and was at my local rec for 6:00a.m. for my run. There were no other humans there but I shared the time with the sun slowly breaking through the line of trees on the east side and creeping it's fingers across the deserted football pitches and children's playground. The usual snarl of engines and noxious belching of exhausts being replaced with the dawn chorus and clean, fresh air.
Just as I was finishing approximately 35 minutes later the first other person appeared, a dog emptier with a white terrier which seemed delighted at having so much space to bound and frolic in.
So, thanks Aunty for your David Icke moment of sheer stupid lunacy. You did at least give me a wonderfully clean and empty space to enjoy whilst I push on in my quest to Bridge 2 10K.
