If you are jobless or seriously effected by this pandemic it is wise to cut back big time on your running

jobless advice wrote:

Your immune system will be low because of all the stress you are under. If you venture out taxing your body, not only will you probably not do well, but you will drive your immune system down leaving you susceptible to this virus and other problems. If your world is crumbling before your eyes, go for a short jog or maybe a light fartlek session, but seriously nothing structured until your life gets back in order, besides there are no real races for a long time, even when things open up soon there still probably will be no races because that is probably one of the last things that will be allowed, along with other sporting events. As business is open up next month and things get back to normal there probably still won't be races for a very long time. So what's the point?

You are seriously <B>Affected</B> or you are feeling the <B>Effect</B> of something. Affect is a verb. Effect is a noun. I did not read your post because of this poor English. Hope you get an effective answer.

jobless advice wrote:

Affected... wrote:

You are seriously <B>Affected</B> or you are feeling the <B>Effect</B> of something. Affect is a verb. Effect is a noun. I did not read your post because of this poor English. Hope you get an effective answer.

Two things; one you totally deserve to get the virus, really, second you definitely where the loser that got beat in the bathroom everyday and your head put in the toilet full of crap in highschool.

oh my goodness, even my imagination couldn't come up with something as wild as that. are you speaking from experience?

Not smart enough to know how to bold things, though.

jobless advice: Let's try "were" instead of "where" next time.

What is the loser OP's point? His (I do not use this pronoun generically. I DO mean male) life is a meaningless joke? That is all I got out of this.

i am a month from 75 years old. i run/walk every other day for at least an hour and 15 minutes. i run so slow now that i can't compromise my immune system at that speed. i go out early on a golf course when it is still in the dark do they don't kick me off. it is just me and the coyotes. i have been running so long it is a part of my life. i know i would be a lost sole as for much of the past year i had injuries due to jumping a ditch when i landed wrong. take care

no because lost of people run for the mental health benefit which if you are unemployed is ore important to keep as good a mental health as possible

jobless advice wrote:

Your immune system will be low because of all the stress you are under. If you venture out taxing your body, not only will you probably not do well, but you will drive your immune system down leaving you susceptible to this virus and other problems. If your world is crumbling before your eyes, go for a short jog or maybe a light fartlek session, but seriously nothing structured until your life gets back in order, besides there are no real races for a long time, even when things open up soon there still probably will be no races because that is probably one of the last things that will be allowed, along with other sporting events. As business is open up next month and things get back to normal there probably still won't be races for a very long time. So what's the point?

Agreed. I'm in a battle to save my business, which delivers food and other supplies to restaurants. I've gone on 3 jogs of 2.9Ms since the pandemic started a couple of weeks ago. I've thought about abandoning running altogether, but I decided to do so on a limited scale only to maintain my immune system. I have more important things to do these days than to worry how many runs I do a week or how many miles I log on strava.

jobless advice wrote:

Your immune system will be low because of all the stress you are under. If you venture out taxing your body, not only will you probably not do well, but you will drive your immune system down leaving you susceptible to this virus and other problems. If your world is crumbling before your eyes, go for a short jog or maybe a light fartlek session, but seriously nothing structured until your life gets back in order, besides there are no real races for a long time, even when things open up soon there still probably will be no races because that is probably one of the last things that will be allowed, along with other sporting events. As business is open up next month and things get back to normal there probably still won't be races for a very long time. So what's the point?

What a load of crap. I wish LR would lighten up allow stronger curse words.

jobless advice wrote:

Your immune system will be low because of all the stress you are under. If you venture out taxing your body, not only will you probably not do well, but you will drive your immune system down leaving you susceptible to this virus and other problems. If your world is crumbling before your eyes, go for a short jog or maybe a light fartlek session, but seriously nothing structured until your life gets back in order, besides there are no real races for a long time, even when things open up soon there still probably will be no races because that is probably one of the last things that will be allowed, along with other sporting events. As business is open up next month and things get back to normal there probably still won't be races for a very long time. So what's the point?

This is not good advice. If you are running consistently, stopping is an added stress. Running also helps a lot of people cope with stress, and giving that up would put them at a huge disadvantage. Maybe it makes sense to pull back the intensity of workouts. Or maybe it doesn't - having some bit of normalcy in your life where you're still in control can be very helpful.

I would give the opposite advice.

Running and also doing some light weights will make your body stronger and more resistant to disease.

Running is one of the best stress relievers and mood boosters out there, along with getting laid. Everyone should be doing as much as possible of both of those things in these trying times.

Terrible advice wrote:

Running is one of the best stress relievers and mood boosters out there, along with getting laid. Everyone should be doing as much as possible of both of those things in these trying times.

Do you know there are some nuns and priests and monks (etc.) who are runners?

Both points make sense . Some people cannot just realistically pursue something like running ( or a serious exercise routine) when they have to deal with job loss, potential eviction, avoiding getting sick, thinking about longer term things, how to care for elderly parents, what job to move on to next, where to go to live next, etc. Exercise is good because it keeps you healthy , fit and able bodied which is very important, but sometimes people such as "gym rats" and dedicated runners put a lot of time into their workouts when they actually will never be Olympic athletes. That can go into a different discussion , but yes with certain people it is best to reduce intense exercise. But with other people, life must go on and getting exercise is important to reduce stress , get outdoors ( keep 6 feet away from others) and just keep all other pressing issues in balance.

No one-size-fits-all here.

By the way everybody, there is an excellent article I read a while back . The article and the publication seem to be obscure but it hits the nail on the head as far as those of us who are dedicated to an exercise routine no matter what else happens in life.

I hope the link works.

https://gcadvocate.com/2019/09/23/working-out-is-hard-to-do/

uk runner wrote:

I would give the opposite advice.

Running and also doing some light weights will make your body stronger and more resistant to disease.

Here, here!

It happened to me. Got laid off in April. Rather than sit around angry and depressed, I started training again and eating better (more cooking, less grabbing garbage food because "I'm stressed and have no time". I've lost 22 pounds and gained muscle tone in the process. I'm healthier, feel better about life, and look younger and far less tired when interviewing. A job interview is like a first date - no one wants a run down looking slob with no energy or a sad sack slacker.

Races? One day, there will be races again and I'll be fitter and faster when they return. Instead of just participating in some holiday themed jog-a-rama out of tradition and obligation, I am hungry to race again to see how fast I can go at my advanced age.

Quite honestly, the pandemic has been a blessing. I lost a job at a company that I had grown to hate. I recognized that I was leading a stupid and wasteful lifestyle. I am far more present for family and friends. I've since acquired a new focus and an enthusiasm for the future.

I indeed have reduced mileage considerably since covid, from 35-50 mpw to 15-20. This is mostly due to getting a second job which has me on my feet 35-40 hours/week. I have been running about 2x week instead of the previous 5-6, and now only one hard session on weekends. Nonetheless my workouts and trials continue to improve, and will probably keep the reduced workload as I get more time flexibility.