Deleted User wrote: » Who doesn't take off their shoes when they go into their house?
Chivito550 wrote: » The biggest surprise of all is that walshb hasn't appeared in this thread yet.
Swashbuckler wrote: » Good Lord peeps. I had assumed people were following but no, its just a case of people jumping on what they want. See previous quoted above....... My comment was a tongue in cheek reference to that. Let it be noted; 1. I do not, nor believe in toxic sweat. 2. I do not lick pavements. 3. Y'all need to get laid or something.
Slow_Runner wrote: » It’s interesting reading back over the last few pages on people’s reactions to the new restrictions in place. As a disclaimer here I ran 12 miles on Saturday morning and 7 miles Sunday morning (early in the morning, all within the 2km radius of my house, kept distance and all that). What I’ve learned is: • By its nature running is a selfish sport/passtime (not saying that in a negative way but it is almost always about ourselves and our own performance/time) so when we are presented with these new restrictions we automatically think of how it affects just us (in terms of running). • It is also ridiculously addictive, we need to get our fix (well I do), when an obstacle comes up we (I) automatically try and work around it to get the miles in (2km from home? Okay I can get 8km if I go 2km 1-way and double back and go 2km the other way and back, etc). • Non-runners do not understand this mentality. • Are we doing any harm/increasing risk? Maybe/maybe not, depends on each individual circumstance, the person heading out at 6am and meeting no one then no risk, meeting 3-4 people a slight risk, meeting 10 people greater risk and so on. • And now the difficult bit, should we be going out doing 10-20mile runs? No!! no matter the circumstances o We, as a nation have been asked to stay indoors for the next 2 weeks (at least). This is to prevent hundreds and maybe thousands of deaths and overwhelm our health system. o This is a numbers game, the less time people are out of their home the less transmission there will be – it doesn’t matter if we say we only saw 2 people and we were 4 meters apart, the more we are out the more the risk of transmission. o Recommendations are there to stay within 2km from home to stop people travelling to other communities and spread the virus (ie heading off the Glendalough for a walk) – this was not meant as a target o “Brief” is open to interpretation but if we are really honest with ourselves we know anything over 30-40 mins is taking the piss. I had a long hard look at myself yesterday and realize I was wrong to go out for so long on both mornings, I may not have increased the risk personally but collectively if everyone took this attitude the roads would be packed – why should I think I deserve to be out when others are staying in? (Philosophical question). For me I think it’s time to step out of my comfort zone of keeping the mileage up which will be a pain as I’m just getting back into a groove after a major slump post Dublin last October. Will it be difficult? Yes. Will I succeed and not go out for 10-12 miles next weekend? I don’t know but I’ll try. Time to keep the runs short (6-8km, 30-45mins) and do some home S&C. I realize this will be difficult because in the current climate the only thing that we have any control over (our training) is being threatened and impacted which is hard to take but I guess I’ll have to suck it up. For all the runners out there, whatever you decide it’s your decision, but maybe step back, have a look at the big picture and ask if the run is essential (ignore risk levels but keep in mind mental health), then decide. It will also be a bad look for the sport if everyone is posting up long runs on Strava, in times of stress and uncertainty, people want to be angry at something/someone (no point being angry at a virus), so runners will be an easy target Whatever way be safe and be kind
stockshares wrote: » This is a great post. Well said.
Swashbuckler wrote: » Wasn't it. Very well said and he somehow managed to do it without being condescending or self righteous.
skyblue46 wrote: » One learns that one has mellowed when he allows a thread like this to pass....:pac::pac::pac:
IvoryTower wrote: » divorce rate would be through the roof, get out and run, save your marriage!
Slow_Runner wrote: » o We, as a nation have been asked to stay indoors for the next 2 weeks (at least). This is to prevent hundreds and maybe thousands of deaths and overwhelm our health system. For all the runners out there, whatever you decide it’s your decision, but maybe step back, have a look at the big picture and ask if the run is essential (ignore risk levels but keep in mind mental health), then decide.
stockshares wrote: » If only people here would take the posters advice. The fact that the poster had to say it reflects badly on the people who are determined to get their miles in no matter what.
Burkie1203 wrote: » We have not been asked to stay indoors as a nation. Our health minister even tweeted last night about enjoy the outdoors respecting the social distancing. IMO it's an individual choice and there is no right or wrong unless social distancing is not adhered to. The closest I came to another person this morning on a 10km run was when tapping my card buying some bits in the local shop.
IvoryTower wrote: » if you're running for 2 hours in the back arse of no where im sure it's not going to make a hell of difference to anyone
Billandtedok wrote: » I ran 10k this morning. Luckily I'm a speed demon and did it in under 30 minutes.
sooty1 wrote: » Why can't people just obey the rules - no further than 2KM from your house, there is nothing more than i would love to do than jump in my car and travel the 4KM to our usual canal bank walk wherei can let the dog off the lead and we can walk for 8 km but i am following the rules and only going 2KM from the house and returning. So annoying when people just can't do whats asked of them. Sooty
sooty1 wrote: So which part of this am i not understanding correctly?????????
Stark wrote: » The part where you're inferring that "within 2 kilometres of your home" means run out for 2km, run back for 2km. No-one is saying you can't run laps.
sooty1 wrote: » I fully understand that exercise is permitted and have been out for the walk today 2KM from the house - turned and came back..........maybe i am taking up these posts incorrect
