Coronavirus has disrupted life across the globe and disrupted everything from local book groups to the Olympics. Something I’ve been thankful for every day over the past couple of weeks is that I’ve been able to keep running.
I’ve had to scold a few absentminded folks on the trails who didn’t seem to understand what six feet of social distance really means (and you should feel free to scold them too!) – but not only have I been able to keep up my running routine, but with a week of warm spring weather and fewer constraints on my time, I’ve been able to start to ramp up my mileage.
I’ve found the following resources on running and coronavirus helpful as I’ve maintained and restructured my running practice over the past couple of weeks.
COVID-19: A Trail Running and Ultrarunning Community Guide
I’ve been turning to this all-purpose summary from iRunFar of what coronavirus is, how to protect against it, and how it affects our running community.
What Runners Need to Know About Coronavirus
Runners World’s occasionally updated coronavirus page with some good advice for how the disease affects runners (as well as the comically understated subheading: “The global pandemic has been in the news a lot lately”).
You Can Go For a Run
A good reminder from GQ magazine that running is still allowed – and encouraged – with a bit of awareness and planning.
How to Run Safely Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Some good advice from medical experts from Runner’s World, including running outside, keeping your immune system healthy, and other tips.
COVID-19 Race Updates: Cancellations, Postponements, and Races Still On
A comprehensive summary of what’s going on in the world of trail and ultrarunning. While many have been cancelled, it’s also good to see a number of races still on (for now), and several more postponed to the fall.
How The Pros Are Quarantraining
Whether elites or everyday couch-to-5k’ers, everyone’s in the same boat. Here’s how some pros are handling the restrictions of coronavirus.
Operation Inspiration
I liked this new initiative from iRunFar to keep our community together and keep us running. I’m submitting something to their Operation Inspiration Airdrop, which calls for short submissions of inspiring runs or workouts. You should too!
You Can Go For a Run
GQ article reminding us that solo jobs are fine as long as you’re social distancing.
How Runners Are Getting Creative During the Pandemic
This Outside Magazine article details a few creative ways runners are still training and adjusting goals.
Running From Coronavirus: A Back-to-Basics Exercise Boom
This New York Times article remind us that even in the big city, people are still running.
