Jeremy's Run...and Stuff.

Love to run... did I mention that I love to run...and stuff? Follow me as I run in really scenic places in my native Trinidad, and soon in different places across the World...

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My workout routine has taken a massive hit in the last couple of weeks. The main reason being work related stress. I'm dealing with some heavy HR related things which include sending staff home... permanently. And lawyers and lease agreements. It's been nuts. And will be for some time.

So most days I'm in that seat, just typing emails that may one day end up as evidence in a court matter (or 3). But I'm getting the hang of it. And will be back out there when my mind clears. For many, exercise clears the mind. For me, my mind has to be clear to exercise. Go figure.

Oh and the birthday was last weekend. Hence the balloons in the background. 43. Yay.

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Finally got one after years of pining away. #boxing #exercise

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The week in exercise pics. I did overdo it a bit on that day I was wearing the weight belt- forgot that with it on, you can lift more.

So I had to take two days off to recover, and even then I was a little bit shaky. But I'm enjoying my new old normal.

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7 years ago, after a run through Hyde Park with another tumblr blog-mate. Incidentally, I met up with him on my trip in February this year, but no running was involved this time.

He also visited Trinidad a few years ago, and was planning another trip later this year too. Tumblr makes the world small.

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Met this lovely lady 7 years ago in London. It was one of my first tumblr meetings IRL. Her blog has disappeared now, the title had something to do with cats...

Those were the days when the community was very alive. I do miss those days, but I'm still in contact with some of the original crew, so that's always good.

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Finished off the walk with a bit of a run- I may even take a longer trek sometime soon. Running and I have had a bit of a love/hate relationship of the past few years, where I loved to hate it.

When you consider how much of it I'd done previously, that may be surprising. But not really, when you consider what was going on in my life at the time.

I guess running became associated with it, hence the fall off when that episode ended. So I guess any resumption will be free of "background issues', which, quite frankly should make it fun again.

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Keep moving. #exercise #quarantinestories

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On the road again... we've been 'allowed' outdoors to exercise again, so the first thing I did was get on my bike.

I have been exercising outdoors for the past month, but just on my street. There were MANY people out walking and running, which is good and bad.

Restrictions are easing but this is only phase 1, of about 6 so we'll see how it goes. #cycling #exercise #covidstories

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Remember the days when I would regularly post pictures like this on tumblr? Well, they may be back. And it only took a pandemic. #exercise #consistency

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I wasn't kidding, this picture is from February 2012. I probably would have purchased it that same month. For sure my most worn running stuff, a lot of miles covered wearing that.

Ah, and then old Garmin foot pod. Now built in to the watch along with the heart rate monitor. Good times. And a really liked those shoes. I think one of my first blog posts was about when I bought them...

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I have many photos on this blog going all the way back to 2012 with this outfit. I was rummaging through the exercise clothes bin and realized I still had these tights.

By far my most favorite item of exercise clothing in the last decade. And it still fits. So there's that.

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Views from this morning's walk.

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If I couldn't do this, I don't know how I would manage with the lockdown.

And I'm definitely keeping it up, no matter how things turn out.

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It may look like I'm in the middle of the Amazon rainforest, but I'm actually standing under a bridge down the street from my house.

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It's been crazy. I've exercised 6 days in a row, and about to head out again. I'm back to feeling how I did years ago when I ran regularly. And by that I mean almost every day.

Since then life got in the way and so did a bike, but now I don't have to be rushing around and can't use the bike due to the lockdown, so on my feet again.

Not running much as 1) have not done it in ages and 2) I live on a hill and restricted to that space (due to aforementioned lockdown), but working up to it.

I usually cover about 4 miles each morning with a brisk walk/jog, followed by weights. The wife usually comes with, then I wake up the kids and have them exercise as well before virtual school.

So all in all, making the best of an odd situation.

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Hello world. It's been a crazy few weeks but we are managing. The numbers has been low primarily because the government took drastic measures early on- we had our first case on March 13th and have pretty much been in lockdown since then. About half of our cases came from one source. A few stubborn nationals went ahead with plans to go on a cruise in early March. Predictably, there was an outbreak on the ship and about 50 came home positive. They were immediately quarantined and treated. A few of the deaths came from that number, and most are still in quarantine facilities. The rest of us are under a stay at home order until the end of April. I do worry about the rest of the world though. One thing is certain, we won't be the same again. And maybe that's a good thing.

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Hello from coronavirus land. Not really, only 2 cases, but from the way people have been acting, you would think we are in Wuhan or Italy. Anywho, i get to ride in less traffic, as everyone else stays at home. Silver lining in every cloud.