Covid the Killjoy!

So Covid-19 had arrived and had completely turned the world upside down. 

While the organisers felt there was a chance that the race might still go ahead in April 2020, it quickly became apparent that this was unlikely to happen. This would not just affect the runners but also the entire race organisation, as well as our friendly organisers in the UK.

The next target was October 2020 and so I trained my way through the summer, more in hope than in expectation. My hopes were dashed as the world struggled to get a grip of Covid-19 and the race was once again postponed to April 2021. 

Over Christmas and into January, I continued to 'tip away' and get some miles in, but again nothing major given that the vaccine was still in approval phase and we knew it would not be tested and ready on time for a trip to the Sahara. 

The race organisers gave us various options, which included October 2021. I had enough of waiting around and decided to jump at it. 

So in March 2021, we got back on the horse. Sean and I began running in Ballyhoura and we both entered the Ballyhoura Ultramarathon in May and I was looking at the Kerry Way Ultra Lite in September. 

Onwards and upwards...