I live in a rural area and so I see no one on my runs and have no context, but I know many runners in the Minneapolis area that I know don't wear masks on public trails. I've read running logs from some folks on the East Coast, and am curious if folks in populated areas (Cali, NYC, Boston, etc.) have been wearing masks on runs? If so, do you/they wear them throughout the whole run or just when you're in a crowded area?
In Central Park NYC I'd guess 20% wear masks while running.
Another group of people has one tucked under her chin, just in case.
most have nothing visible.
But remember everyone runs to the park...you don't drive there. So probably a majority wear a mask to run the few blocks to the park, and then take it off. Because on city streets we have near universal mask wearing.
nyc:
in the parks - most dont
on the streets - most do
i tend to start off with my mask and take it off eventually. not sure why i bother since i take it off 100% of the time.
i think people mask shame me but i generally cant hear them due to headphones
Boston:
along the river (super popular running route), most (75%?) have a mask or face covering. Some seem to wear it over their nose and mouth the entire run, some leave their nose exposed, some only cover their face holes when passing others.
With newly updated CDC and state mask guidance, case loads trending in the right direction, and warm, humid weather approaching, I expect that going forward, most runners will be leaving their masks at home soon.
i've gotta use treadmills because of injuries--so yes I wear a mask because I'm in a gym, but hasn't hurt that bad. Still rip 4:40 mile repeats, plus maybe it's like training at altitude?
Most of my running club still do. We feel that though the finish line is near, its still not here. It's the responsible course of action at current.
yeah, i'd go to say that every established nyc running club has a mandatory mask rule, and some have only just recently resumed in-person workouts. they don't want to get in trouble with the city.
not everyone is happy with this, i've seen lots of "mini clubs" formed for people in the larger clubs who have wanted to do group runs maskless over the last few months.
In DC I would say about half wear no mask, 35 percent wear a mask when passing someone, and 15 percent where a mask all the time. Wearing a mask seems to be proportionate to how bad you are at running.
I'm from Tampa and there are consistently 99% of people running without a mask.
I consistently follow indoor mask rules, but have never worn a mask outside.
new yerkerrr wrote:
In Central Park NYC I'd guess 20% wear masks while running.
Another group of people has one tucked under her chin, just in case.
most have nothing visible.
But remember everyone runs to the park...you don't drive there. So probably a majority wear a mask to run the few blocks to the park, and then take it off. Because on city streets we have near universal mask wearing.
This is true, but with the new guidance I will wear a gaiter pulled down the whole way (even while running on street to Central Park. Expect most will follow. Only have it at all to walk from my apartment to the door. Small thing, but being respectful of the rules and people in my building.
If people are wearing a mask outdoors, I’d stay away from them. They sound nuts. Probably snap at any moment. You’ve been warned.
As reported by the NYTimes, here's what the CDC is now saying (emphases mine).
Everyone can do without a mask when …
■ Walking, running, hiking or biking outdoors, *alone or with members of the same household*.
■ Attending a small outdoor gathering with fully vaccinated family and friends.
*Fully vaccinated people* can do without a mask when …
■ Attending a small outdoor gathering with a mixture of fully vaccinated and unvaccinated people.
■ Dining outdoors at a restaurant with people from several households.
For these kinds of activities, *unvaccinated people* should still wear masks and maintain social distance, the C.D.C. says.
*Everyone* should still wear a mask when …
■ Attending a crowded outdoor event, like a parade, sporting event or live performance.
I'm always wearing a mask outside here in NYC, but mostly for convenience: Once it's on I don't have to think about it. (Plus it's a help on cool days, of which we're still having too many.) I also have it on in my workouts, but those are walking and only rarely does my pulse go above 150bpm. I tentatively have a marathon coming up in a few months and, as someone suggested above, I'm hoping to be a little "supercharged" when I do the marathon with no mask--though it may be more of a psychological than a physiological boost.
TL, DR: Here in Manhattan I see a mix: Maybe a majority are without masks, but a signficant (and somewhat surprising, to me) fraction have masks over nose and mouth.
Not an anti mask freak or anything, but I never wear a mask while running outside. Live in a city but I don't pass very many people, and even then the chances of spreading/receiving enough viral particles to actually get someone sick is next to nothing...
I'll wear it inside a store 100% of the time, and also when I'm in a densely crowded outdoor area.
Democrats wear masks everywhere!!!
Democrats love masks and will never stop wearing them.
not an anti masker wrote:
Not an anti mask freak or anything, but I never wear a mask while running outside. Live in a city but I don't pass very many people, and even then the chances of spreading/receiving enough viral particles to actually get someone sick is next to nothing...
I'll wear it inside a store 100% of the time, and also when I'm in a densely crowded outdoor area.
Me too. I live in California but in a small city with a low population density, and only rarely do I pass another person while running, walking, or cycling. Most of the people in my area don't wear masks outdoors in uncrowded areas, although a few do. Mask compliance is nearly 100% in indoor public places, including the gym. I feel sorry for people trying to do a hard treadmill workout wearing a mask.
chunk wrote:
I live in a rural area and so I see no one on my runs and have no context, but I know many runners in the Minneapolis area that I know don't wear masks on public trails. I've read running logs from some folks on the East Coast, and am curious if folks in populated areas (Cali, NYC, Boston, etc.) have been wearing masks on runs? If so, do you/they wear them throughout the whole run or just when you're in a crowded area?
I don't but in So Cal people are absolutely running with masks. They are wearing them the entire run as far as I can tell, no one anywhere near them. People here are really good at following orders because overlord Newsome knows what's best.
Primo Numero Uno wrote:
chunk wrote:
I live in a rural area and so I see no one on my runs and have no context, but I know many runners in the Minneapolis area that I know don't wear masks on public trails. I've read running logs from some folks on the East Coast, and am curious if folks in populated areas (Cali, NYC, Boston, etc.) have been wearing masks on runs? If so, do you/they wear them throughout the whole run or just when you're in a crowded area?
I don't but in So Cal people are absolutely running with masks. They are wearing them the entire run as far as I can tell, no one anywhere near them. People here are really good at following orders because overlord Newsome knows what's best.
you should be flattered that people care so much about you that they are happy to take care of you in this way.
Really. seriously. When you see someone wearing a mask at any time, they are doing it to protect you. That's why they do it.
Think highly of them and be glad they are your neighbors.