Friday Finds is a regular feature in which I collate and share interesting articles and posts on running/health/fitness which I’ve read recently. Some might be inspiring, some might be scientific, some might provoke debate. All are things I’ve found in some way thought-provoking.
Is it Friday? I think it’s Friday. But then, I also think it was only just Friday! What’s going on with time right now?
I hope you are well and staying safe. At the time of writing the UK lockdown has been extended for at least another three weeks so I guess we’re in this for a bit longer yet. So perhaps you’re in need of something to read…
To start with, a few topical bits and pieces:
First a caution about where we get our information from. You may have seen this particular (and worrying) article going around earlier this week so here’s Runner’s World to help allay those fears
We are also seeing a lot of discussion around face masks right now. Here in the UK they are not being recommended beyond frontline medical care (although there are some who challenge that), but that is not the case in all parts of the world. Here’s a bit of science around running and face masks.
We also got a new study from RunRepeat suggesting that exercise is UP 88% during the pandemic. I know that’s certainly true for me as my 4 day a week running routine has turned into a run streak of 25 days in a row and counting! What have been your experiences/observations of this?
Speaking of exercise, in our new normality it seems that online classes (and Zoom in particular) is the way to go. I’m used to doing pre-recorded yoga videos at home, but taking live classes via computer has been new to many, as noted by Leah Prinzivalli writing for Outside.
Moving away from Covid-19, I’ve got a couple of things to share that I saved before all this began.
If you’re looking for a longer read then here’s a fairly horrifying look at what happens to our discarded trainers. I do find myself wondering if this is the kind of thing we may start to see changing in a post-pandemic world.
On the other hand, there are some things we just never seem to throw away. I have all my race finisher T-shirts and I know I have some “vintage” tech stashed away too. Which of these resonate with you?
And finally, a little satire to round things off. Mind you, some of this doesn’t feel too far from the truth right now if some of my recent food shopping expeditions (for that is what I call them) are anything to go by!
Stay safe. Be kind. Wash your hands.
The Running Princess
The Running Princess 
Impressive run streak! I have increased from 4 to 5 days a week, but I think I need those 2 rest days still. I have added a bit more yoga though- as well as being better at stretching when I get home, I’ve been doing a couple of you tube yoga sessions each week too. Although I’ll be back to work next week so we shall see if that continues.
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Back to work for me too. I was doing pretty well with weekday yoga before the holidays so hopefully I can keep that up. Hope this strange, new term begins well for you.
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