I have written and deleted this post multiple times. What I really want to say shouldn’t be read on a public forum, especially seeing as we are still banned from the NHS intranet. And so I will refrain, what’s the point anyway…it’s only venting and unfortunately the big and almighty Drakeford isn’t going to change much if he reads this (I said nothing about a lack of sarcasm)!
So now, with a clearer head having pounded the pavements of Whitchurch late at night, nearly stopping off for a cheeky 23:00 hair cut in an open barbers (FUCK yes to that); taught my legendary dog something new (poor bugger is always the focus of my mind diversion - still, he benefits even if all he really wants to do is sleep with his balls in the air) and drinking coffee and not my entire Brewdog advent calendar I will post an update.
Yet again we have been dealt a cruel blow from the hand of a man who is likely petrified of COVID-19 and with good reason. I doubt that he has ever set foot inside a gym in his life. In fact I imagine he is the kind of man who would knowingly and wilfully eat a plate of smiley faced potato waffles and dinosaur shaped chicken nuggets (see above for sarcastic comment reference)! Likely pre-diabetic if not fully blown, and unfortunately with the attitude that the rest of the nation would be happy to share the same future.
Gyms are not the problem. They are not the cause of a spike in C-19 cases. If you disagree then I’m sorry but you are blind. Getting fit and healthy hurts, a lot. Making the right nutritional choice isn’t fun, especially at this time of year. But it matters, now more than ever.
Suffering during a workout, looking over to your class mates to see the same feeling printed across their faces is more important still. Why? Because the camaraderie developed through shared pain cannot be underestimated. It is life changing and life saving. Another oversight from Drakeford.
This has been an incredibly challenging year, in fact it has been utter shit! Still, we have done it before and we will do it again. A zoom class and and home workout in order to maintain rather than develop…but now, it’s more than that. This time of year is hard enough for folk, we need to stick together.
Reach out to folk, zoom call, FaceTime, text post on social media, whatever it takes.
We need to harness the true power of this community.
If you feel isolated reach out, if you need to talk just say, if you want a beer we can make it happen. Do not leave it a day.
No one is exempt from this. Last night, overwhelmed with frustration I wandered the streets, in the rain and on my own. Just to clear my head and think of the next move.
A few things in the short term:
Equipment Loan
I will be loaning out gym equipment for existing members. With winter definite upon us, the stipulation will be that equipment is to be used only inside. We may be able to train again some day and when we do, we need the equipment to be functional.
Collection timings (Pre Xmas - more announced following, Drakeford dependant)
Monday December 21st: 16:00 - 18:00
Tuesday December 22nd: 16:00 - 18:00
Wednesday December 23rd: 16:00 - 18:00
Zoom classes
Monday December 21st: 08:00 - 09:00 & 17:00 - 18:00
Tuesday December 22nd: 08:00 - 09:00 & 17:00 - 18:00
Wednesday December 23rd: 08:00 - 09:00 & 17:00 - 18:00
Xmas Eve: 10:00 - 11:00
Christmas Day: 11:00 - Burpees (we will find a way)
Updates will be released as we learn more from the government. Until then, big love & keep in touch
CrossFit Cardiff WoD
10 rounds for time of:
30 Double unders
15 Press ups
30 Air squats
100m sprint
Rest 1 minute
Get those rucksacks loaded for tomorrow’s workout! Times up to social media stories please legends
