Hi all,
Reporting from Maine (USA--Northeast) social distancing has been advised as well as closure of non-essential businesses where employees cannot work remotely.
Suffice it to say, in comparison to many, I lead a charmed life. I have been able to self isolate since March 12th with my only outside contact being trips to the grocery or gas station. A few of my friends work in hospitality/restaurants and were immediately laid off (thankfully the state is taking extraordinary measures for those with jobs affected by COVID-19), however one of my friends, a restaurateur, if effectively fighting for his livelihood in the case of his business. As I'm sure you all know, restaurants are a low margin business and even the trendy and popular are really only about one bad month away from financial ruin. In the case of my friend, many of us have been trying to support him by doing takeout (still permitted with strict social distance guidelines) and buying gift cards.
I will be working remotely (business systems analyst) until at least the middle of April, but I think it will be much longer than that. Luckily, I am cat-sitting for my parents (his name is Zeus and he is sitting on my lap purring away as I write this) while they are Florida for the winter (probably longer, to be honest). I spoke with my mom today and I would be surprised if they travel back by September at this rate based on what I have read coming out of China & South Korea in terms of peak infection & recovery rates--also given that they had much more direct testing and quarantine/cordon sanitaire efforts.
Thankfully, I have a nice setup with a load of kettlebells and other implements to train at home and have made it a point to train at least once a day (2-3 times a week I've been doing doubles).
Training-wise, I have been using the "Quantum Workout" that a friend of mine from wrestling told me about who has been using Pavel's methods for close to 12 years:
“Quantum Workout”
1H Clean 20+20x5 (24kg)
-- it's a doozy. I try to do it twice a week. Usually Monday and Friday, though this week I've planned things out for Tues/Thurs based on other sessions I have planned.
Obviously, jiu jitsu and wrestling are a "no" at this time. The academy is closed and training is out. I have tried reviewing some instructional material, though it just depresses me knowing that it will likely be at least until June or July until we can train again.
Zeus, resting on a chair beside me while I worked on Friday (3/20) -- he is enjoying #SocialDistancing, I am free to let him outside and back in as much as he pleases.