If they say you cant go out would you still go out running?

Italy here: running strictly on your own and if the place is not crowded (keeping always at least 1 m distance, I do 10m just in case) is allowed and walking dogs.. walking not clear, but people can always say the go for grocery.

Thanks god I am not far from the woods, otherwise to avoid any contact for the benefit of everyone I go running at 5.30am

Thanks god our government seems to understands that a totally sedentary population deprived of sun light will succumb to the virus more easily! Just running for health and fresh air, I will certainly not do any workouts. No point, just easy longish run

All this is not really allowed by our constitution, they are pushing individual freedom already over the limits..

Today on tv someone from government confirmed once more it’s ok to run FAR FROM OTHER PEOPLE, I was worried they had in mind to change it... ouuuf...

I am surprised in Spain they cannot walk or run on your own in isolated places. That is way too much!!! you guys must protest and stand for a right. Even prisoners get to go out in big yard or something !!

Problem is in big cities center could be too crowded....I would be very nervous if I were downtown in big city..

They just announced the details of the quarantine here in the Cheque Republic and although the prime minister Babis stated that people should only go out either to go to work or to buy essential groceries, another minister has just clarified that people can still go out for a walk and into parks, but must try to keep a distance from other people. So I guess running is going to be allowed.

Coevett wrote:

They just announced the details of the quarantine here in the Cheque Republic and although the prime minister Babis stated that people should only go out either to go to work or to buy essential groceries, another minister has just clarified that people can still go out for a walk and into parks, but must try to keep a distance from other people. So I guess running is going to be allowed.

I think this is the right decision. Try to keep 6 meters from others and stay in if you get sick and there is a very small chance anyone gets worse. Might want to bring bottled water and avoid water fountains though.

A few months of that wouldn't have a massive impact on the development of young athletes.

The risk is with human interaction and social closeness.

The primary reason more people get sick during the winter is because everyone is forced close to each other for months at a time. Lack of sunlight sure doesn't help, either.

Going on a run, by yourself, out in the woods/trails/mountains/etc. does not pose a risk to you or anyone else. It's probably one of the healthiest things you can do.

Coevett wrote:

They just announced the details of the quarantine here in the Cheque Republic and although the prime minister Babis stated that people should only go out either to go to work or to buy essential groceries, another minister has just clarified that people can still go out for a walk and into parks, but must try to keep a distance from other people. So I guess running is going to be allowed.

I would very much like to see the official statement on this, can´t find anything.

With my luck, some observant retiree will denounce me to the police. I have like 300m of houses before I disappear into the woods.

douglas burke wrote:

Why would missing a few weeks or even months of training have A Massive Impact on Young Athletes? I mean I have read of very high level runners, taking 1-3 months off from running to regenerate, also top athletes miss months due to injury or illness and come back fine, Look at Evan Jager he missed a whole year, runs his first race in over a year, runs 3:56 Indoors in a low key meet, over 4 months away from when his important races happen.

Not disagreeing with your overall view that people should quarantine/self-distance themselves as much as possible. But the Evan Jager example is a bit disingenuous - it's not like the guy spent a year doing absolutely nothing and then went on to run 3:56. During this time, he cross-trained a ton in order to maintain his running fitness as much as possible.

Again, I'm totally onboard with people exercising restraint re: training during this challenging period. However, let's not pretend limited training options won't impact athletes' fitnesses.

I've read (with Google Translate) several sources stating it doesn't apply to outdoor activities in the park and such like. Looking out of my window, and the street seems busier than normal at this time of day. Personally I'm not going to chance it today. I'll keep an eye on the Strava segments.https://www.novinky.cz/zahranicni/koronavirus/clanek/prehledne-co-vlada-zakazala-a-povolila-spolu-s-omezenim-volneho-pohybu-osob-40316774

Restrictions on the free movement of persons:

Valid from Monday 16th March 0:00 until Tuesday 24th March 06:00.

It does not apply to travel to work, to business, to necessary family trips, for basic necessities of life or to medical facilities.

A ban is not imposed on journeys for the purpose of handling urgent official matters.

Nor does it apply to outdoor activities or parks.

Seattle Grey Hair wrote:

A few months of that wouldn't have a massive impact on the development of young athletes.

Well, yes, maybe not a few months, but more than that perhaps.

In a strict lockdown situation such as in Madrid happening now, a young athlete basically not only can't go out to run, or go to the gym, he or she can't have face to face contact with their coach, or physiotherapist etc. They might have no real opportunity to cross train indoors at home. This isn't really comparable to a normal injury or period of rehabilitation. There's also the psychological impact. This is something completely new.

I wouldn't let anyone stop me running. This isn't the siege of Stalingrad. I will go for my daily run. Then I'm happy to stay indoors and watch movies, smoke a quarter ounce and have a few beers with my uncle Buck. It would be impossible to stop people going outside and monitor everyone. I will head straight for the nearest wilderness area and run the fukk out of the trails. If I'm chased I will keep running until I lose them.

Don't forget to drop your pants and moon at the cops before you speed away Banana Bread.

Coevett wrote:

The Czech Republic just announced that everybody in the country is now going to be quarantined.

The Brojos need to make an official thread where we can pool advice and suggestions on how to continue to train and get through this (for those of us quarantined).

So you can't go outside at all? How in the hell are you supposed to get food?

It seems to me that exceptions for individuals exercising is a no-brainer.

What are the odds you're going to fall. Sure, it can and does happen, but the statistics are greater for you to fall and injur yourself in the bath.

That's it: no more baths!

Coevett wrote:

In such a situation, going outside in running gear will lead to instant arrest and said fine...

Only if they can catch me.

I noticed a lot of obvious new runners yesterday, probably finally realised they should get their heart+lungs in order with what's going on, and nicotine gum is probably selling out across the country lol.

Coronavirus patient in Omaha Nebraska facility was on the radio this morning. Hes 67 and was one of the cruise ship returnees. He said they only give him lots of Gatorade and tell him to walk a lot because the virus does not do well in higher temps. They want him to exercise to bring his body temperature up.

Starting to think that the world Governments are disappointed that so few will die of the virus that they now need to quarantine in order to starve everyone instead.

rojo wrote:

Coevett wrote:

The Czech Republic just announced that everybody in the country is now going to be quarantined.

The Brojos need to make an official thread where we can pool advice and suggestions on how to continue to train and get through this (for those of us quarantined).

So you can't go outside at all? How in the hell are you supposed to get food?

It seems to me that exceptions for individuals exercising is a no-brainer.

It's not as bad as that (yet). You can still shop for food, but it's supposed to be limited to one person per household to do the shopping.

They have said that it's ok to walk outside for exercise and to go to the park, but I've looked on Strava at some popular segments and there is only one or two activity posts when there is usually over a dozen each day.

It's a three month jail term and a massive fine if the police arrest you for breaking the quarantine. You can also be charged with attempted murder if they decide you are negligently helping to spread the virus.

Maybe not. Like most real runners, I own a treadmill.