Running + Facemasks

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Anonymous wrote:If you're running, you should wear a mask not only for your protection, but for the protection of others. Runners are far more likely to spread respiratory droplets over longer distances. It is just selfish for anyone to run without a mask because it isn't comfortable for them.

Can you point to one single case of a runner being some kind of super spreader? Because where TF is this absolutely crazy, utterly irrational demonization of runners coming from?

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/15/well/move/running-social-distancing.html

So there's zero evidence of someone getting infected by a runner? That's what I thought.

This brilliant logic got us all to the point where we are now. If we wait until we can trace deaths back to a particular cause, it will be months too late.
How about if we follow the science and ask everyone to make some minor adjustments to their routines?

[Anonymous]

I breath out heavily when I’m about to pass people and then hold my breath as long as I can

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you're running, you should wear a mask not only for your protection, but for the protection of others. Runners are far more likely to spread respiratory droplets over longer distances. It is just selfish for anyone to run without a mask because it isn't comfortable for them.

Can you point to one single case of a runner being some kind of super spreader? Because where TF is this absolutely crazy, utterly irrational demonization of runners coming from?

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/15/well/move/running-social-distancing.html

So there's zero evidence of someone getting infected by a runner? That's what I thought.

This brilliant logic got us all to the point where we are now. If we wait until we can trace deaths back to a particular cause, it will be months too late.
How about if we follow the science and ask everyone to make some minor adjustments to their routines?

There is no "science" to follow. There is no evidence that cover-19 (or any other disease for that matter) is likely to spread by somebody jogging past you on a trail. Wear a mask if you want, but you are being driven by anxiety, not science.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you're running, you should wear a mask not only for your protection, but for the protection of others. Runners are far more likely to spread respiratory droplets over longer distances. It is just selfish for anyone to run without a mask because it isn't comfortable for them.

Can you point to one single case of a runner being some kind of super spreader? Because where TF is this absolutely crazy, utterly irrational demonization of runners coming from?

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/15/well/move/running-social-distancing.html

So there's zero evidence of someone getting infected by a runner? That's what I thought.

This brilliant logic got us all to the point where we are now. If we wait until we can trace deaths back to a particular cause, it will be months too late.
How about if we follow the science and ask everyone to make some minor adjustments to their routines?

There is no "science" to follow. There is no evidence that cover-19 (or any other disease for that matter) is likely to spread by somebody jogging past you on a trail. Wear a mask if you want, but you are being driven by anxiety, not science.

Did you read the full article, or only the parts that support your decision to selfishly risk the safety of others? What is the public health risk of wearing a mask? Even if there is only a 1 percent chance of infecting others via respiratory droplets while running, why would you not mitigate that risk with a mask?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you're running, you should wear a mask not only for your protection, but for the protection of others. Runners are far more likely to spread respiratory droplets over longer distances. It is just selfish for anyone to run without a mask because it isn't comfortable for them.

Can you point to one single case of a runner being some kind of super spreader? Because where TF is this absolutely crazy, utterly irrational demonization of runners coming from?

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/15/well/move/running-social-distancing.html

So there's zero evidence of someone getting infected by a runner? That's what I thought.

This brilliant logic got us all to the point where we are now. If we wait until we can trace deaths back to a particular cause, it will be months too late.
How about if we follow the science and ask everyone to make some minor adjustments to their routines?

There is no "science" to follow. There is no evidence that cover-19 (or any other disease for that matter) is likely to spread by somebody jogging past you on a trail. Wear a mask if you want, but you are being driven by anxiety, not science.

+1000

PP I know it gives you anxiety to see someone breathing heavily outdoors, but there is no logic behind your anxiety. ALL scientific evidence points to COVID-19 being transmitted through close contact with someone, especially over some duration of time (10 minutes or so) without good air movement (indoors).

There is ZERO evidence that runners have infected someone passing them. There are lots and lots and lots of documented cases of people getting infected with the above criteria. So by all means do what you need to do to satisfy your mental health issues. But they will not be solved by placing the blame on someone not causing you harm.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you're running, you should wear a mask not only for your protection, but for the protection of others. Runners are far more likely to spread respiratory droplets over longer distances. It is just selfish for anyone to run without a mask because it isn't comfortable for them.

Can you point to one single case of a runner being some kind of super spreader? Because where TF is this absolutely crazy, utterly irrational demonization of runners coming from?

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/15/well/move/running-social-distancing.html

So there's zero evidence of someone getting infected by a runner? That's what I thought.

This brilliant logic got us all to the point where we are now. If we wait until we can trace deaths back to a particular cause, it will be months too late.
How about if we follow the science and ask everyone to make some minor adjustments to their routines?

There is no "science" to follow. There is no evidence that cover-19 (or any other disease for that matter) is likely to spread by somebody jogging past you on a trail. Wear a mask if you want, but you are being driven by anxiety, not science.

Did you read the full article, or only the parts that support your decision to selfishly risk the safety of others? What is the public health risk of wearing a mask? Even if there is only a 1 percent chance of infecting others via respiratory droplets while running, why would you not mitigate that risk with a mask?

For my, my health risk means neglecting my physical and mental health. Cardiovascular exercise is impossible with a mask. I'm 99.9% of the way there in modifying my behavior, but I'm not going to neglect my physical and mental health because you're struggling with anxiety. But I wish you better luck in dealing with your issues in healthy ways.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you're running, you should wear a mask not only for your protection, but for the protection of others. Runners are far more likely to spread respiratory droplets over longer distances. It is just selfish for anyone to run without a mask because it isn't comfortable for them.

Can you point to one single case of a runner being some kind of super spreader? Because where TF is this absolutely crazy, utterly irrational demonization of runners coming from?

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/15/well/move/running-social-distancing.html

So there's zero evidence of someone getting infected by a runner? That's what I thought.

This brilliant logic got us all to the point where we are now. If we wait until we can trace deaths back to a particular cause, it will be months too late.
How about if we follow the science and ask everyone to make some minor adjustments to their routines?

There is no "science" to follow. There is no evidence that cover-19 (or any other disease for that matter) is likely to spread by somebody jogging past you on a trail. Wear a mask if you want, but you are being driven by anxiety, not science.

Did you read the full article, or only the parts that support your decision to selfishly risk the safety of others? What is the public health risk of wearing a mask? Even if there is only a 1 percent chance of infecting others via respiratory droplets while running, why would you not mitigate that risk with a mask?

For my, my health risk means neglecting my physical and mental health. Cardiovascular exercise is impossible with a mask. I'm 99.9% of the way there in modifying my behavior, but I'm not going to neglect my physical and mental health because you're struggling with anxiety. But I wish you better luck in dealing with your issues in healthy ways.

I run every day at a pretty fast pace with a mask, and about half the runners on the trail also wear masks. How is it impossible?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you're running, you should wear a mask not only for your protection, but for the protection of others. Runners are far more likely to spread respiratory droplets over longer distances. It is just selfish for anyone to run without a mask because it isn't comfortable for them.

Can you point to one single case of a runner being some kind of super spreader? Because where TF is this absolutely crazy, utterly irrational demonization of runners coming from?

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/15/well/move/running-social-distancing.html

So there's zero evidence of someone getting infected by a runner? That's what I thought.

This brilliant logic got us all to the point where we are now. If we wait until we can trace deaths back to a particular cause, it will be months too late.
How about if we follow the science and ask everyone to make some minor adjustments to their routines?

There is no "science" to follow. There is no evidence that cover-19 (or any other disease for that matter) is likely to spread by somebody jogging past you on a trail. Wear a mask if you want, but you are being driven by anxiety, not science.

Did you read the full article, or only the parts that support your decision to selfishly risk the safety of others? What is the public health risk of wearing a mask? Even if there is only a 1 percent chance of infecting others via respiratory droplets while running, why would you not mitigate that risk with a mask?

For my, my health risk means neglecting my physical and mental health. Cardiovascular exercise is impossible with a mask. I'm 99.9% of the way there in modifying my behavior, but I'm not going to neglect my physical and mental health because you're struggling with anxiety. But I wish you better luck in dealing with your issues in healthy ways.

I run every day at a pretty fast pace with a mask, and about half the runners on the trail also wear masks. How is it impossible?

I can't. It's much too hot/humid for me with recycled breath. But I'm the type of person that has, and would gladly on the coldest wind chill days of the year. Cold feels great in my lungs. Warm and humid... nope. But I wholly respect that you can!

[Anonymous]

It really depends on your ability to practice social distancing while running. I run most every day in the suburbs and do not wear a mask. I run at dawn, at night, on sidewalks and not trails. I usually pass no one at all or just one person and we can easily step far away from each other.

I ran at 5pm recently and passed 6 people on the sidewalk. That was too many for me. I won't run at that time any more.

[Anonymous]

If I’m following the news correctly, the “studies” that are scaring people into thinking there are hoarded of disease-spreading asymptotic runners out there are not holding up to scientific scrutiny.

I am in favor of masks if people have to congregate indoors, such as a grocery store. On my runs, I give people wide berths, running on the street, on the grass, wherever I can go to maintain distance. I have only seen a handful of runners wearing masks, some bikers, about half the walkers. I’ve never seen a child wearing a mask.

I can’t wear a mask and run, so I take it upon myself to make sure I stay far away from people, even if I have right-of-way.

[Anonymous]

I tried to wear a face mask during my bike ride yesterday. It was awful. I did pull it up whenever I was passing large groups of oncoming people, but otherwise kept it down.

I'm running less and less on the crowded trails. The streets are empty - easy to be on the sidewalk and move to the streets for distancing purposes as necessary.

[Anonymous]

I have also stopped running on trails and sidewalks. I’m running in the middle of the street since there are no cars where I am. If I didn’t have this option then I would stop running for the time being.

[Anonymous]

I'll preface this by saying I am not a runner. I don't think runners should be expected to wear masks considering the amount of oxygen is required to do the activity. Personally, I try to avoid walking in areas where I cannot easily maintain 6+ feet of distance from others. I do not like to wear a mask outdoors either. So if I am walking on a walkway that is not that wide, I do it very early in the morning on a weekday vs. an afternoon during the weekend. I also hold my breath when a runner passes me. Although there have been no conclusive studies done on slipstream, I think it is likely a real thing we should be concerned about considering how unpredictable this virus has been.

For you runners who like to run with others, here is an interesting animation you should probably take a look at. https://surfdrive.surf.nl/files/index.php/s/pu5IW34U0phePGm

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you're running, you should wear a mask not only for your protection, but for the protection of others. Runners are far more likely to spread respiratory droplets over longer distances. It is just selfish for anyone to run without a mask because it isn't comfortable for them.

Can you point to one single case of a runner being some kind of super spreader? Because where TF is this absolutely crazy, utterly irrational demonization of runners coming from?

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/15/well/move/running-social-distancing.html

That so called “study” which was not actually a study at all is baseless and unproven. https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/v74az9/the-viral-study-about-runners-spreading-coronavirus-is-not-actually-a-study

Stop spreading disinformation.

[Anonymous]

If a mask is breathable enough to run in, it's not even worth wearing.