San Fran is on total lockdown - Is Running allowed? Has anyone tried to go for a run outdoors in San Francisco?

Seems like the only places to go where you will have freedom of movement is small country towns. The cities, with their higher population densities, will have the tightest restrictions on movement.

This isn't true. There is no prohibition on going outside. It's just that there's hardly anyplace to go once you're out there other than the grocery store.

Anyone from the area run outside today by yourself . If so how was it? Anyone try to stop you. From what I read, it appears to be legal to go for a run by yourself.

I don’t usually bump, but I am really interested to know if runners are running outside by themselves in San Francisco today.

Likely the whole nation will be under the same restrictions very soon. It would be good to know if it is an issue .

Also, did you run in the early morning dark or did you run in daylight.

I tried going for a run, but i kept slipping on all the homeless peoples doo doo on the streets and sidewalks.

dookierunner wrote:

I tried going for a run, but i kept slipping on all the homeless peoples doo doo on the streets and sidewalks.

This person clearly has never been able to afford a real trip to SF.

There is not a ban on running in San Francisco.

There are a number of exceptions to the shelter in place order, like needing to go to the grocery store, pharmacy, hospital etc.

Walking, running and hiking is allowed as long as people practice proper social distancing (at least six feet of distance).

The SF Chronicle's article on the measure is a bit less sensationalist than TMZ's:

https://www.sfchronicle.com/local-politics/article/Bay-Area-must-shelter-in-place-Only-15135014.php#photo-19171434

From that Chronicle story on the lockdown:

People in the six counties will still be able to go shopping for items such as food and household supplies, and seek medical care. They will be able to go outside for walks or exercise as long as they keep six feet away from anyone they don't already live with."

I went for a run yesterday in Golden Gate Park and saw hundreds of people out doing the same. Wasn't hassled by cops or given weird looks. All things considered, it was a pretty normal jog.

ScotchRunSleep wrote:

I don’t usually bump, but I am really interested to know if runners are running outside by themselves in San Francisco today.

Likely the whole nation will be under the same restrictions very soon. It would be good to know if it is an issue .

Also, did you run in the early morning dark or did you run in daylight.

In Euro countries I know of that have bans (Italy, Austria) you can still go for a run / bike ride if on your own or only with people you live with. Makes a lot of sense! It would be crazy to not allow that.

Totally ridiculous take on what's been asked of people. Stay away from any situation where you are gathered in close contact with others. Running outside? Of course it's allowed. So is walking and going to the grocery store if you must. Get a grip dude.

People who live in their parent's basement don't know what is actually happening in the real world.

The TMZ article OP posted provides a inaccurate representation of the situation. But what would you expect coming from TMZ. The actual restrictions mandated are much lighter. For example, most businesses, stores, and restaurants remain open. All restaurants are open except for the fact that they can only serve take out and drive thru orders. And the grocery stores are open. Much of the service economy, as stated in the article those that provide essential services such as repair, auto-repair, are open. In addition, basically all retail stores, those that " non-grocery products, and products necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residence," are open. This broad definition actually includes "pet supply stores."

Most retailers in fit under this category of stores. Specifically, if a store holds few cleaning supplies, they would be categorized as a supplier of essential goods. And with all these retailers open, the warehouses and delivery services would have to be in operation. How would stores sell if they had nowhere to purchase their inventory. Surely, every business relies on each other in a way. The entire line of business operating on the supply chain would have to be open in order for the retailers to sell goods.

I believe that most citizens won't heed the mandate anyways due to the diversity of the population. So many immigrants that don't speak English as their first language will not be able to interpret the message. And the law enforcement agencies will lack the manpower to carry out punishments towards people who violate the mandate.

The definition on which businesses can/ cannot operate during the lockdown.

https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/whats-open-during-bay-area-shelter-in-place-order/2255828/

Who would want to run outside in San Fran anyway? Feces and needles abound.

The last time I went for a run in San Fran, I could not stop slipping and sliding on all of the feces in the streets. I narrowly avoided falling on the open needles lying everywhere. Extremely dangerous, especially for whites and conservatives.

bernard sanders wrote:

Who would want to run outside in San Fran anyway? Feces and needles abound.

The last time I went for a run in San Fran, I could not stop slipping and sliding on all of the feces in the streets. I narrowly avoided falling on the open needles lying everywhere. Extremely dangerous, especially for whites and conservatives.

Better story if you had actually been if SF.

joe jogger wrote:

They will be able to go outside for walks or exercise as long as they keep six feet away from anyone they don't already live with."

So 'drafting' and 'sit and kick' are out as strategies for taking down the hobby joggers on the same trajectory?

If you're stuck inside and are looking for something to do during the lockdown, you could give a virtual race a try. Could be run on a treadmill or outside if permitted. Just trying to give people an option of a social event to be a part of while still following health official guidelines so we can defeat coronavirus and return to normalcy.

https://runsignup.com/Race/XX/AllofHumanity/SocialDistanceVirtual5K

Great!

One fewer Jack-Ass moving to California.

Stay home Bro.......Wherever that is!

Wolf Creek wrote:

If you're stuck inside and are looking for something to do during the lockdown, you could give a virtual race a try. Could be run on a treadmill or outside if permitted. Just trying to give people an option of a social event to be a part of while still following health official guidelines so we can defeat coronavirus and return to normalcy.

https://runsignup.com/Race/XX/AllofHumanity/SocialDistanceVirtual5K

You don't need to sign up for something to have a virtual race! Just go try to take down some strava prs. With no races going on, its perfectly acceptable to race segments all out.