Adam in Runderland

So. No parkrun. Bam. Suddenly this pandemic becomes much more serious. Joking aside losing this part of my week hurts. It makes me angry, sad and a little frightened at the thought that soon we may not be able to go out and run freely. The things you take for granted... For now I don't see myself focussing on running at all. I'll need to get out for my sanity, but any goals and plans seem of so little importance. Family first. I do want to use this time positively though. Firstly because it is a stress relief for me and a way that I keep the black dog at bay. Without it I know I will be a less patient, more frustrated and unhappier person in myself and for people to be around. Secondly I want to maintain my physical health. Not just so as not to lose all I have gained, but also to be in a better condition to fight off any viruses etc. Thirdly it is an opportunity. Working from home provides more time as I have no commute, can work flexibly, and have more control ove...

Folkestone Artworks is the UK's largest urban contemporary art exhibition. It is free and accessible 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and it is based in Folkestone. The artworks are spread around the town from the harbour and old town to the Leas and Pent Valley. The pieces pop up in both scenic and surprising locations and include works by Tracey Emin, Antony Gormley, Mark Wallinger and Yoko Ono. Most of the artworks have been made by the artist as site specific and represent a unique artistic insight. They are added to every three years when the Folkestone Triennial takes place. Since moving to Folkestone I have wanted to follow the complete trail around the town seeing all 72 artworks. Finally with just a couple of days before I was due to leave I managed it. The run took two hours and covered nine miles. A number of times I had to search for the artwork and kept the watch running. In the end there was just three that I couldn't find - Amalia Pica, Souvenir ...