I just received the email from NYC runs regarding running with a mask. I run in areas where there are no other people, residential streets around my house. Has anyone else started running with a mask?
I agree, at this time groups are not permitted to run and if you are by yourself I cannot see why just by being outside this would prompt the need for running with a mask on. Especially if others are not around and social distancing is followed.I’m not sure why they would mandate running with masks if there are no other people around. The recommendations I have seen are for mask usage where maintaining social distancing isn’t possible.
I can't imagine. I've worn it only for the short duration of being in a public place and even then it gets difficult to breathe quickly, but couldn't imagine wearing this breathing heavy in humidity while running.We’re required to wear a mask anytime we’re outside our homes. Running with one on is highly uncomfortable for me because it gets wet & sweaty very quickly. The morning temps are now in the 80s which doesn’t help things either.
I grabbed my cloth washable one for the last long run to keep on hand as it was the weekend and sunny and figured I may encounter more people, but the few that were out were far away from me. Funny thing is, I was thinking of droplets in the air the whole time and kept trying to refocus my mind away from that and take in and enjoy the run.I wear a running buff that covers my face. It's not my favorite, and I do occasionally have to pull it down to breathe and/or drink some water, but I can't avoid people (even on the residential streets, where I tend to see other runners or walkers), so I do what I have to.
I also got the NYCRuns email and I think it makes sense to run with a mask just in case, and only put it on if you see someone. Better safe than sorry. You never know when you'll run into another runner or someone walking their dog, and you don't want to be unprepared.
On cold winter days here, especially with a wind chill, I wear a face cover and love the coziness and warmth it brings. I run better in cooler weather as opposed to hot, humid temperatures. Breathing for me changes with each season and my body and lungs adjust. I'm not receptive to the mask during the entire run, but if needed I'll cover if social distancing can't be maintained.I've tried a couple of times with limited success. I try to go at a slower pace, but it's hard to remember. On the last short run, I was a bit more used to it, so it didn't bother me quite as much. It sort of reminded me of running in Denver when I was out there a few years ago.
I can't imagine. I've worn it only for the short duration of being in a public place and even then it gets difficult to breathe quickly, but couldn't imagine wearing this breathing heavy in humidity while running.
I like the headband idea.I have a nationals "baby shark" headband that I will bring, most times I will pull it up on the occasion someone is near me. Mostly it just seems to ease peoples minds when you are huffing and puffing along the trails. Fortunately once I get through the first 2 miles I am out of the city and on trails or back roads so I rarely see too many people. I will say that wearing a mask even a thin buff like one has made running more difficult.
I haven't run with a mask yet, and if I see anyone in my path, I leave the sidewalk and cross into the street until they're behind me. I also ride at dawn as it were, so, luckily, there hasn't been too many people to encounter.
Also, what does NYC Runs email say exactly?
If you don’t mind, we’d like to talk about how to run wearing a mask. There's been conflict here and there, and we hope we can come to some sort of common sense agreement. Right now, in NYC, the rules say that if you come within 6 feet of another human being, you must be wearing some sort of mask or face covering. It can be anything from a piece of cloth to an N95 mask, the choice is yours. We love seeing you in those NYCRUNS Brooklyn Marathon & Half Marathon buffs, so please keep using those if you have one. In cold weather, I don’t mind a face covering at all, but it’s getting to the point where it’s more nuisance than not, so this is only going to get harder. With that in mind, I’d like to suggest a few common sense rules we can all adopt going forward.
For some more basics, check out this Runners World article. Gotta Run! Steve & The Team At NYCRUNS |
My county implemented mask requirements last week when out in public, but specifically state that they are not required during exercise. We are however strongly encouraged to have a mask on us for those times when we cannot observe the 6 feet rule.I just received the email from NYC runs regarding running with a mask. I run in areas where there are no other people, residential streets around my house. Has anyone else started running with a mask?