A twilight run today. Hardly a soul around and a tad cooler! So I wanted to ask a question. My neighbour told me people shouldn’t be running during lockdown (he knows I run!) due to the sweating and heavy breathing. What are your thoughts?
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The government says you can go outside for one exercise per day. Where i go there are lots of runners and cyclists.
Tell your neighbour to go read the rules.
The photo is really nice, are you a photographer?
I did recommend that he read government guidelines and that running is mentioned as a form of exercise. Besides I don’t sweat, I perspire! 😂 And thank you. I love taking photographs but just on my iPhone. Would love a snazzy camera though. So no not a photographer. I work in a Family Support Team 👍🏼
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Just ignore the git and jog on 
You are very good at it, keep them coming.
Your job sounds interesting too..
Stay safe 
😂
Ha ha, I always thought it was
‘Women glow, men perspire, horses sweat’. Some sort of Victorian guide I think.
I like it!
WorkingathomeGraduate
Well done!
And you’re fine to carry on running! They keep telling us that the most important thing is to be fit and healthy but I also saw an interview about exactly this topic the other day, the expert medical advisor said sweat is very unlikely to pass on the virus and as for breathing you should try to stay 2 metres away from anyone but in any case it’s length of contact that matters so running past (no matter how slowly) means you wouldn’t be near anyone long enough to stand any reasonable chance of passing it on (or catching it)
Thank you! And that’s exactly what I do - I live in a quiet area so don’t pass that many people on my runs and if I do I keep a safe distance away. He made my blood boil slightly but I just referred him to the government guidelines 😊
Speedy60Graduate
Well, the NHS information video on social distancing says you can go out for exercise while actually showing a clip of someone running.
These are difficult times and people are scared, but the best thing you can do for your health, and therefore the NHS, is keep yourself fit and healthy.
Best wishes
Thank you! Yes you are right he is very worried as I don’t think he is in the best of health so understandable. Even though it got my back up a bit I kept my cool 😎
Nice piccie CR your neighbour is a tad wrong he needs to wise up!!
And cheers 👍🏼
AtcoGraduate
Keep doing what you are doing. Gently perspiring and maintaining such a great perspective. All within the rules 😁
It's more then fine, especially if you go out to run at twilight, not do many people out and about 😊
I tent to go really early in the morning, sometimes I don't even see another person and I live in small town.
Exactly. The only other living soul I saw was a youth on a Vespa 🙂
Hey CR,
Twilight runs are always cool but be alert and stay safe...you never know with these wolves...hahaha
What your neighbour shared with you is actually quite true. This is due to slipstream...where your perspiration and exhales may leave behind droplets in the air for sometime. This is made worse for the next walker or runner after you who happen to pass-by, if you are asymptomatic. If you still want to go out for a run, don a mask for yours as well as others safety. But you have to get use to it, wearing the mask I mean.
Haniff
Oh! So why is it recommended? I will watch out for those wolves 🙂
Hi CR,
Perhaps this may help to explain. Disclaimer: don’t know if it’s fake but worth watching though.
But please all good people, do your own research and make your own judgment call 👍❤️
fox10phoenix.com/news/simul...
Haniff
That information is from a study which was neither published nor peer reviewed - essentially someone’s theory on what could possibly happen. I have since read other scientific comment on it suggesting that the virus particles are too heavy to float in the air so they fall and do not persist at a level to breath in..
❤️🙏
Hi Haniff sorry I didn’t mean to shoot you down in flames.. it’s just that I’ve seen the study plus comments supposedly by the original authors and you are absolutely right that people have to make their own judgments about what’s safe and what they feel comfortable with.. and clearly the more distant the better right now.. just in case.. stay safe and well..😊
CakerunnerGraduate
I don't know about sweating, but heavy breathing is good for your lungs......your neighbor seems to have misunderstood the rule about being able to go out for exercise 😊
Yes. Running has definitely improved my asthma 👍🏼
The government guidelines certainly permit running as a form of exercise. But can I please remind all runners of the two metre rule. I live in East London and I walk every morning in a park near my home and I'm pretty tired of having to be extra vigilant for runners who appear out of nowhere and seem to have no spatial awareness as they pass people out for a walk. I've lost count of the times I've had to zig zag off the path onto the grass because of a jogger who is determined to keep their line, regardless of social distancing rules. And yes, they are breathing heavily and pushing more potentially infected droplets into the air than ordinary walkers. Yesterday I had to walk in the road to avoid a jogger on the pavement, who ran within inches of a blind lady who was taking her exercise and had no idea he was there. She was walking with a cane and it was quite obvious she couldn't see him. I'm afraid I find that a sizeable minorityof joggers are selfish and are putting other people at risk.
Gosh that is selfish. I run in a quiet rural area although I have to say there are more folk out and about getting their daily exercise fix during the day. I’m going to stick to twilight runs during lockdown and please know that I am a very courteous runner 🙂
Very silly. I make a definite and clear move to maintain distancee. Usually also call out " Good morning, all well?" and get in most cases a cheery reply. Its just basic isnt it?
Ridiculous! Obviously I can't speak for others but I give everyone a very wide berth when I'm running, or walking, often stepping onto the road side or crossing over if necessary so that no one feels threatened by my huffing and puffing! However, I've met a fair few who do seem completely unperturbed by any form of social distancing! I've had to dodge a few of those!😶
I spend 50% of my outdoor exercise running and 50% of my outdoor exercise walking. I spend 100% of my outdoor exercise being courteous and following social distancing guidelines.
The world isn't divided into sensible people and runners; it's divided into sensible people and insensitive people.
Er, if you read my comment carefully, I didn't say that all runners were insensitive.
This is interesting. I live in a seaside town and run at dusk. I’ve found myself zigzagging all over the place to avoid walkers and cyclists coming towards me who have no intention of moving. Like you, I’ve had to hop onto the road and on one occasion faced with a cyclist who seemed to be aiming at me onto the pebble beach, ouch!
Quite honestly I think we all need to be very aware of our surroundings and there are thoughtless people in all groups, runners, walkers and cyclists alike. I guess we just have to do our best.
I know, it's like a mad game of 'chicken', isn't it? We've had to dodge walkers as well, when it's clear they ain't gonna budge. We just have to move a bit quicker when it's a jogger 😆. So very wearing. If the park opened at dawn, we'd be up then, just to avoid other people.
MrsIzzyWizzyGraduate
According to the government, running is one form of ‘permitted exercise.’ If you are following the now usual rules of social distancing, I would have thought that the risk of another person catching anything from you is no higher than anything else.
Agree 👍🏼
We are allowed an hour a day and I’m assuming you’re not with a group? Nosy neighbour
Yep I run solo. And on my non running days I take a walk with my daughter.
AllbarronGraduate
Lovely picture! I agree it's much nicer to run when abtad cooler. Can I just put another perspective on this. I run down cycle paths which are usually deserted. Lots of families out now walking. Both myself and any cyclists now find shouting ahead to say excuse me as families walk three and four abreast with out moving to allow people past. Last week a group of dog walkers stopped to chat standing in and across the path which meant I had to run right round them. We all need to be accomodating not just runners. And as for a slip stream, no way I run fast enough to cause this phenomena 🤣
Yes definitely more people around during the day. I’m going to stick to twilight runs from now on. Plus I run on the road so easy to keep a 2m distance. I am also Captain Slow 😬
I am captain slow also......slipstream?? Nope....not happening 😁
😂
johnm12Graduate
Perhaps he was well meaning but he is talking complete nonsense. As long as you maintain social distancing all is perfectly fine. The mental wellbeing aspects of running are even more important now. I agree that taking a photo is great fun whilst out and about. I usually add them to strava as they remind me of each run. Keep running! Btw well done with c25k, fun isn't it?
I think he was and he is a pleasant man but currently feeling the strain. Absolutely agree regarding wellbeing - I feel so much better after a run, even one that I’ve found tough. And yes I always try to take a photo to document my run. C25K is cracking! So glad I started 🙂
I would say as long as you can run somewhere where you can have distance from people it’s ok, not easy , I’ve been trying to go early in the morning to avoid other people
Agree. Sticking to evening or perhaps early morning runs now during lockdown. So much quieter 🙂
The amount of people who are now police.! Tell him you should check the government guidelines and jog on.
😂 I did mention government guidelines. To be fair he is generally a pleasant neighbour, I just think he’s a bit worried.
Lil5kGraduate
Keep at it CR. Your neighbour is obviously worried about things at this uncertain time. Sounded like you handled it really well 👍. Stay safe and well all.
Yep. We all have our own concerns at the moment. Mine is carrying out the weekly shop 😳
SnodropGraduate
Carry on you are doing so well! I have a relative who says the same thing as your neighbour, and complains about running/cycling.
I think some people are very scared and confused so its all fine, I’ve taken to referring to the guidelines and then just jogging on , just like you!
Beautiful picture!
Keep on going!
Yes smile, wave and refer the the government guidelines 🙂 And thank you.
SnodropGraduate
I want a slipstream one day, plod plod plod
Haha Captain Slow here too 🙋🏻♀️
Creating a slipstream would be very cool, wouldn't it?😁
It would however not sure it’s in my capabilities 😂
Nope....nor mine!😊
A fast walker overtook me this week....😲
Haha excellent!
This has happened to me too!🤣........just call me speedy.......
Bracken2018Graduate
We’re allowed to go out albeit a walk, jog, or a run . I can see who’s in front of me and give the public a very wide birth . Currently, with no traffic , I often run in the road . I always acknowledge the public as I pass.
Others who choose to walk could all be coughing and or sneezing for all I know !
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This is true!
Here's a thought as well, being asthmatic (not yet confirmed but non the less medicated!) I do tend to cough more when I run......probably puts some peeps in fear.....despite the wide berth I give them!.....I did consider the other day, popping a sign on my back that says, "Don't worry, its only asthma!" Or some such....by gum, its strange times we live in, is it not??!😳
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I think going for a run is well within government guidelines. Twilight is a lovely time of day....although a time when I prefer to sit peacefully in the garden. #morningexerciseperson
I’m on leave this week so indulging in some lie ins. Maybe I will try a pre-working from home run next week. Also I have never appreciated my garden more!
I managed to complete couch to 5k just before lockdown but I'm still going out running, I run with my dog we do socially distance but I find lots of walker's walk 3 abreast? I'm slow so definitely no slipstream! Keep running it keeps us healthy and sane x
Thank you. And well done for completing the programme 💛
RosebuGraduate
You are of course allowed to run BUT you must also observe the social distancing rule of keeping at least 2 metres away from other people: it’s not a question of how fast or slow you run as has been suggested, it’s all about distance. And please, everybody, as a runner and a pedestrian myself, don’t expect everyone else to get out of your way, especially if you come up behind them!
Definitely not. I do a bit of zigzagging on my runs to ensure I follow social distancing rules 👍🏼
You can run, it’s part of exercising, that is allowed according to government guidelines. It is also on BBC news, everyday!
People run in my village at different times of the day, it’s well spaced out
here.
I hope this helps .
Exactly. Enjoy your running x
I’m sorry but I think your neighbour is ill informed and a bit daft! Everybody seems to have an opinion on everything at the moment. I think it’s brilliant you’re running and think you should crack on!! I’m just 2 runs behind you and I’m certainly not going to stop x
Haha! Thank you. So are you on to full runs no walks now?
Today’s was 2 10 minutes and a 5 min walk. The next is a 25 minute run. I’m actually looking forward to it. I surprised myself with the 20 minute run at the end of week 5
The_Fat_ControllerGraduate
Tell him you're going to report him to the police as a perv because he's spying on you.
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Snort! 😂
Rainbowrunner123Graduate
I sweat just walking! I think you are being very considerate and cautious and it’s very important to keep up our healthy lifestyle of exercise both for our physical health and mental health! As long as you are keeping within the government guidelines, I say jog on! Well done btw x
Thank you!
Your neighbour is talking rubbish it clearly states you can excercise once a day and as your on your own it’s none of his business 😡
I intend to carry on 😊
Is he obese ! Jealous! You can exercise how you like !
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