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Running can help you stay active and cope with stress, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, precautions
should be strongly followed to prevent spreading or obtaining the virus when running outdoors. Remember - it is highly
advised that if you feel sick, you should NOT go running outdoors or visit public areas. See below for some useful tips
as you prepare for your run.
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Run Solo
Avoid running in groups and run solo instead. If you are
running with a partner from your household, make sure to run
in single file when encountering others along your trail
Maintain Physical Distance
Make sure to physically distance from others while running
outdoors, at least 6 feet or more.
Wear a Mask
The CDC now recommends wearing masks whenever in public
areas. Running while wearing a mask may seem challenging,
but you can slow down your pace to compensate, as advised by
Runners World.
Avoid Touching Traffic Buttons
COVID-19 can be spread through surfaces, although it
predominantly spreads through respiratory droplets. To be on
the safer side, try to avoid touching surfaces when outdoors,
including traffic buttons.
Avoid Touching Your Face
Continue to follow the CDC recommendations to avoid
touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
Wash Hands Frequently
As recommended by the WHO, wash your hands with water
and soap before you leave, when you get to where you are
going, and as soon as you get home. If water and soap are
not immediately available, use alcohol -based hand rub.
For more info, visit: www.cdc.gov
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