I am in Evansville, IN, and have continued exercising outside since the shutdown. We have a mask mandate in Indiana but exercising outside when socially distanced is exempt. Frankly, it's way too humid to be moving outside masked. Our local YMCA group is still meeting but everyone seems to be spaced out on both their starting times an…
I am in Evansville, IN, and have continued exercising outside since the shutdown. We have a mask mandate in Indiana but exercising outside when socially distanced is exempt. Frankly, it's way too humid to be moving outside masked. Our local YMCA group is still meeting but everyone seems to be spaced out on both their starting times and the route. It totally lacks the companionship for which the group was so famous. All 3 Y races, the 5k/10k, 15k, and half marathon in October are now virtual. I did an in-person 5k with another group on July 4th and there is another one scheduled for Labor Day.
Btw, I track our county Covid rates daily and I believe the mask mandate is being reflected in significantly decreasing rates here- if we believe the data to be reliable and valid. I continue to try to embrace our new reality but EVERYTHING is so much more complex and hard right now that I have to work off my frustrations.
That's really encouraging to hear about the mask mandate, Sharon. And I'm with you -- EVERYTHING is so much more complex today. Running is bringing me some well-deserved zen on days when it's tough to come by!
I am in Evansville, IN, and have continued exercising outside since the shutdown. We have a mask mandate in Indiana but exercising outside when socially distanced is exempt. Frankly, it's way too humid to be moving outside masked. Our local YMCA group is still meeting but everyone seems to be spaced out on both their starting times and the route. It totally lacks the companionship for which the group was so famous. All 3 Y races, the 5k/10k, 15k, and half marathon in October are now virtual. I did an in-person 5k with another group on July 4th and there is another one scheduled for Labor Day.
Btw, I track our county Covid rates daily and I believe the mask mandate is being reflected in significantly decreasing rates here- if we believe the data to be reliable and valid. I continue to try to embrace our new reality but EVERYTHING is so much more complex and hard right now that I have to work off my frustrations.
That's really encouraging to hear about the mask mandate, Sharon. And I'm with you -- EVERYTHING is so much more complex today. Running is bringing me some well-deserved zen on days when it's tough to come by!