Covid 19 scare stopping me going out

[PeteJog]

I’ve not run since Thursday. Does not seem right when the country seems to be going into lockdown. I know the advise is to carry on, but whenever I hear the news, my body starts to ache. All in my head through!

[Realfoodieclub Graduate]

I think there are a lot of people who will be feeling like you do. With my husband having a transplant and on immunosuppression it is a difficult time but I have got myself a little 3.5km route and am alternating between walking and running daily at quiet times. I consider this (for me) to be an immune boosting exercise. I tell myself that doing this is a small way I can help everyone who needs it. The stronger I am the less I need, I find pushing myself to do it for all who need the help gets me out the door and just doing a little bit outside in the fresh air helps me to calm myself down. Take care and happy running. Rfc xxx.

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Running is one of the best things you can do to stay fit and healthy during this time of worry. So long as you can run away from crowds, and you and your family do not have the virus, I suggest you keep it up.

[Hidden in reply to Dexy5]

Any exercise is helpful.

[Hidden]

If the news upsets you then limit it and I find the papers tend to exaggerate like the daily express does!

I would say go for your run as usual and pretend the news doesn't exist and you will return feeling calmer to tackle things!

Best of luck!

I admit I got myself in a right state over things and what I found helped was going out for a bit for exercise and talking things over and reminding myself how I'm not the only one disappointed over cancelled events.

[ArthurJG Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Yes go for your run. No don’t pretend the news doesn’t exist.

[Hidden in reply to ArthurJG]

What I meant was pretend the news doesn't exist between your daily updates of it say at lunch or in the evening not that it doesn't exist per se!

[moveitorlooseit Graduate]

I have still been going out for my "runs" and now i'm bringing my 10 yr old daughter with me as all of her clubs are now cancelled i feel she needs an outlet for her energy and the opportunity to fill her lungs with fresh air - she is used to training 6 days a week so to go to absolutely nothing is a big body shock. However - i/we are distancing while out - so crossing road when approaching another person especially if elderly.

However i do feel like i was being judged unfairly especially yesterday by people tutting and even got an "inappropriate" comment. I am not in the high risk group - I have not been advised to isolate - simply practice social distancing - which i have - but i think keep a good lung strength from exercise will help as and when i get this virus. - i think people need to understand the difference between our responsibility to socially distance and the need to isolate when that becomes necessary.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate in reply to moveitorlooseit]

That’s so true moveit! It’s bizarre that people tut to see you out running - when they are presumably out themselves as well! I noticed this morning that runners were definitely leaving a wide berth between people whereas walkers weren’t! Keep it running!

[JonnyBeGood Graduate]

I run early in the mornings before work, I see very few people so I don’t feel I’m at risk

[mom24uk Graduate]

I completely understand PeteJog but please try to carry on while you can. It may come to a point where even this is stopped . I think many of us are worried; I know I was but I'm now trying to find things to take my mind off it . I'm in a position where I don't have to go to work so, unless it is essential, I don't go out but I'm including running as essential!

We run in the morning when there aren't many people around . There have been even less people this past week but if we see someone, we try to maintain a distance around ourselves, crossing roads if necessary, as much as for them as for us. Getting out and having an escape from this, even only for half an hour, is a good way to get away from it all for a short time. The exercise is good for your mind as well as your body.

[ju-ju- Graduate]

I run early morning and don’t see anyone most days. I find it really calming and comforting to do something so familiar in these crazy times we are in. You may find it helps to clear your head. 😎

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Running gently boosts the immune system, improves heart and lung function and has positive effects on anxiety and mental well being............while you can, I would highly recommend getting outdoors, getting a dose of vitamin D and endorphins and possibly reducing your risk of succumbing to the virus.

[dieOR5k Graduate]

I finished my run this morning and joined my neighbor for a walk. She was thrilled to have company in the current environment. We maintained a distance but still chatted along.

[Decker]

I would second all that IannodaTruffle said. We’ve got to look after ourselves a little in order to look after others. Plus it’s good for you. As long as you are keeping a safe distance it should not cause any issues for others. I’ve run a couple of times this week and I try to take the quieter routes. With so few people about in the city its not that challenging. One positive out of all this is that the world’s carbon emissions are quite reduced now, making the air cleaner to be outdoors - at least thats what I tell myself 🙂

[Zev1963 Graduate]

Here in France we are now in lock-down. I normally run 4 times per week, but I have not run since last Thursday. In theory, I could fill in a form to show to the police and go for a run, but I would not feel right about it. I feel the best thing I can do is stay at home and avoid spreading the virus as much as I possibly can. Also, the security services and health services have enough to worry about without me adding to their work. I look forward to running again when this is all over. Best of luck to you all, wherever you are, flatten the curve, give your hospitals a fighting chance.

[Hidden in reply to Zev1963]

How about doing fitness videos whilst you are stuck indoors?

[PeteJog]

Thanks for all you support. I still haven’t ventured out, but am getting keener on the idea. I feel I need to go to remind myself of how much I enjoy it

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to PeteJog]

I have decided that the responsible thing to do is to follow the NHS guidelines to the letter. If I am told to stay at home, I will stay at home. If I'm told it's safe to take exercise outdoors while following social distancing guidelines, I will run. In fact, I think it is socially responsible for me to stay as fit and healthy as I can, physically and mentally.

I completely understand your anxiety, I have my moments too, but running resets my mood and makes me more able to cope and support my family, friends and neighbours.

Also, I have made the decision today to catch the BBC news twice a day and not to read any other social media or news stories. It really isn't good for my mental health, and it isn't productive to read distress things I can do absolutely nothing about.

Best wishes.

[PeteJog]

Been out. Repeated W6R2 (last week finished W6). Found it fairly hard after 9 couch days. Will start W7 next. I did run further in the time though. Didn’t feel too comfortable. Saw four joggers and three dog walkers.

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to PeteJog]

Fantastic! 👏👏👏🥳

Just keep getting out that door and keep posting here for support. 🌞

[Sazzles9 Graduate]

The world feels like a very scary place at the moment, some one said the other day don’t listen you yourself but talk to yourself, tell yourself the facts so your inner self doesn’t get scared with all the fake news.

I run at 5:30am and I never see a soul. I have stared naming my runs on strava social distancing week one etc.. because I’m totally alone.

Keep running. Stay safe x