I ask for this everyday of my life Bitzy. I find myself crying out about it. I don't think it is too much for anyone to expect to be OK.
Re running, I realise it is hard as I have pretty much given up on most things as well (including coxing my rowing crew). I am constantly being encouraged to take up running again as exercise is proven to help combat depression. It sounds like you run to a good level. I wouldn't want you to throw away all your hard work but neither should you feel any pressure if you can't do it as much as you usually would. Just try and keep up whatever you feel you can and every time you manage to go and run, remember to be proud of yourself because in the depths of depression just doing something is an achievement.
Wow, should take my own advice
