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GET READY TO POWER THE expected POST-COVID19 RUNNING SURGE

4/1/2020

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Dawning of a better day. Taken by PKSenagore March 2020. All rights reserved.
RUNNING BOOM NUMBER 3 COULD OCCUR.  National stress seems to bring runners to the start lines, indicates a recent commentary from RunningUSA.com, and the level of global stress as we are experiencing now could mean more people than ever will lace up and participate in the sport worldwide. When the infection situation abates and it is safe to gather in numbers, events, including virtual races, may draw increasing numbers of participants after six years of decline, the organization's post suggests.
 
The newsletter item explains the previous two running booms came in the late 1970’s and in conjunction with the 2008 Great Recession, lasting roughly 5 years, until 2013; both were difficult times
 
It points out that the boom may already be in process as those sequestered at home realize running is a “simple, accessible, effective form of go to exercise” that can be carried out while keeping the mandated distance between others.  A resource exclaims, "It's the perfect sport for a pandemic."  
 
Notice, it says that some big races like the Boston Marathon, have been postponed rather than cancelled, because there’s widespread support for such moves.  
 
Not currently a runner but think you might wish to be included if the running community gets on the road again in a big way?  Now is a perfect time to test your legs for the first time or resume if it was a sport you once enjoyed but put aside.   Very few people are outside together, so there are few who will witness your rough sessions.
 
Think about it during these tough times. 
 
Earned Runs will post several upcoming blogs that may help with the decision and the process of starting up. I thought I left running behind forever in 2017, but about a year ago  was inspired to combine walking and running to enable a comeback. With the RunningUSA.com news about a potential upcoming boom, I’m motivated to stay healthy and be one of the surging numbers of runners, regardless of pace.

Consider getting ready to power the surge.
 
RUN & MOVE HAPPY!

https://www.runningusa.org/RUSA/News/2020/Running-USA-Commentary--Get-Ready-for-the-Third-Running-Boom.aspx

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