Definitely more windy than I’d have liked today but despite a brief shower around midday the roads were dry, it was mostly sunny and it wasn’t that cold either.
I did a Twycrosser. No Orton detour this time, and no A5 stretch. Came back via Nailstone and Ibstock for a change.
Worryingly, the roads didn’t seem quite so quiet today. Saw a couple of lads out in those single-seater kit type sports cars; not exactly exercise and I had to wonder if their journey was really essential. Then again, providing they kept themselves to themselves they probably weren’t spreading the virus around.
Listened to Matt Hancock delivering what I really thought was a bravura speech before the Q&As at the daily virus press conference. I was really pleased that he dealt with all of the recent criticisms and even more pleased that he’s clearly on top form following his encounter with the virus. I think most people will have preferred the new format, where the questioners get to come back following the replies. And even the Guardian journo asked intelligent questions.
Stopped at the Judith Birch bench again.
I was quite amused to see people queuing to get into the little Co-op at Bosworth, while maintaining a two metre distance from each other. I think they must have imposed a two customers-in-the-shop limit.
I did a longer distance than I intended to again, 34.47 miles. Nice run out.