A distinctly cooler day today. Still warm, but bearable.
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Training in Quarantine – Day 120
Boy, oh boy, yesterday was a crazy hot day. I went back into the office as they are going to do a deep clean so we needed to make sure all our desks are clear of any personal belongings.
They blocked out every other desk:

And the air conditioning was reduced since there weren’t that many people in the office.
The temperature in the office was a toasty 26.8degC

But the temperature outside soared to 36degC, and nearly tipped the 38degC/100degF mark.
As expected, the heat destroyed Network Rail’s ability to run a reliable service and services out of King’s Cross were delayed or cancelled.
I ended up using the Piccadilly Line to get back home.
On the way, spotted Blackfriars station had a vending machine for alcohold wipes, hand sanitisers and face masks:

The heat in the trains was horrendous. Eventually made it home and decided not to walk, I was sweating enough as it was just taking the train.
Back to today. Temperatures are back to mid-20s so walking is still hot weather, but not as uncomfortable as yesterday.
Training in Quarantine – Day 119
Today’s forecast was 35degC, and it’s currently 28degC according to fitbit. A 3km walk has me sweating from the heat. If you’re running or cycling out there today, you are much braver than I am.
Training in Quarantine – Day 118
No rain today, but a windier day today. Had to do my walk with a running coat on for the first time in a long while.
Training in Quarantine – Day 117
No walks or runs today, the weather has been pretty miserable and raining most of the day. That being said, I did see some people running even in the pouring rain…..
Runners can be a weird class of people sometimes.
Training in Quarantine – Day 116
Warm day with a few heavy downpours of rain. Still managed to get a walk done, and realised this postbox I’ve been walking past for years, doesn’t have the “EIIR” logo on it, but has a “GVIR” logo instead.
Which I _believe_ means it’s a box erected during George VI’s reign (the EIIR stands for Elizabeth II, Regina (queen), and the GVIR stands for George VI, Rex (king)).
If so, this box was erected between 1936-1952, meaning it’s at least 68 years old.

Training in Quarantine – Day 115
Been a warm day, but on-off raining.
My FitBit premium subscription has now expired and I won’t be renewing it for now.
Training in Quarantine – Day 114
25degC, but a bit cloudy and humid. Muggy as I did my walk.
Training in Quarantine – Day 113
Spent today’s walk going up to Sainsbury’s shopping and then walking back.
My office contacted me saying there’s a Summer clean up and if I wanted to come in to pick up things or stuff, I can.
I’ve picked a day next week.
Training in Quarantine – Day 112
23degC today, and a nice hot day. Did my long walk and now hot and sweaty — but feeling good.
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