Will you still be traveling/riding

[MTBeer]

I like my trainer.....

 

Also, I suppose it's not YOU who probably has to worry about the virus. It's the people you might come in contact with if unknowingly infected.

 

As a semi fit person you are in almost no danger, but you might be responsible for the death of your parents/grandparents or those of your colleagues/domestic worker etc.

 

So you are probably under zero threat, but the spreading of the virus is what needs to be curbed.

 

We are all still obsessed with 'catching it' while we should be thinking about not spreading it

If you're out riding on your own you have a miniscule chance of catching or spreading it. rather worry about shopping, work, etc, which are unavoidable things, where the chances are much higher.

[NotSoBigBen]

I like my trainer.....

 

Also, I suppose it's not YOU who probably has to worry about the virus. It's the people you might come in contact with if unknowingly infected.

 

As a semi fit person you are in almost no danger, but you might be responsible for the death of your parents/grandparents or those of your colleagues/domestic worker etc.

 

So you are probably under zero threat, but the spreading of the virus is what needs to be curbed.

 

We are all still obsessed with 'catching it' while we should be thinking about not spreading it

I thought the emoji I added ... ag never mind you win

[Jewbacca]

I thought the emoji I added ... ag never mind you win

Sorry, it wasn't directed at you.

 

I'm easily triggered by the 'if I catch it I should be fine' attitude that people seem to have. It's a typical 'piss on the fire, my steak is done' issue that permeates through our culture.

 

Sorry. I really didn't mean to seem to be having a go at you.

[Dadbod Racing]

I went for a run this morning. I might cycle up to the office later to go get some stuff. 

 

We bought flights for June but see we are able to reschedule so we'll no doubt be monitoring this situation very closely. 

[NotSoBigBen]

Sorry, it wasn't directed at you.

 

I'm easily triggered by the 'if I catch it I should be fine' attitude that people seem to have. It's a typical 'piss on the fire, my steak is done' issue that permeates through our culture.

 

Sorry. I really didn't mean to seem to be having a go at you.

No worries mate, we all have some or other trigger and your comments in general are 100% valid

[mecheng89]

Riding, indoor and outdoor. 

[The Ouzo]

Have a look at GCN on youtube, they have some good training videos, like virtual training classes, vary in length and type. If you use a downloader, you only have to use bandwidth once.

I've seen them on GCN, never watched them though. But might need to.

[Veebee]

riding in / out and will join the group on the weekends.

[Vetplant]

Driving down to George in two weeks time, for a two week holiday.

 

Will still go out to exercise in the foreseeable future, else IDT it will have to be.

[shaper]

An article by one of the UK coaches I follow

 

My club are still doing weekend rides, we are normally small groups.  I still run and usually run alone.  Swims at the gym I will do outside of the usual busy hours.

 

COVID-19 - Training through the Pandemic

We are in uncharted territory right now, but the one thing that I keep saying to all athletes is that it is so important to get out in the fresh air and sunshine to help your mental and physical well being.

Obviously we have to maintain the social distancing regulations that have been put in place and stay away from squad sessions if showing any symptoms of the virus. To maintain peace of mind, however, and help to bolster your immunity and recovery, it is vitally important that you keep your training going and give your body the best chance to stay strong and resilient as you move through pre-season into your specific target race training phases.

Races will start up again in the near future, and it is in the best interest of every athlete to drop back training load and intensity to a pre-season build style phase with the focus being on fun and interesting training without FOMO.

 

SWIM

While I feel that pools will be closing sooner rather than later, while the pools remain open, then we should encourage swim squads to continue.

Chlorine is an effective killer of the virus so all in-water activity is safe.

Recommend that swimmers come to the pool already in swim-wear, then at the end of the session, towel dry and put on some clothes and shower and dress back at home or work. This will remove the need to congregate in change rooms.

Recommend that all swimmers maintain 1.5m between each other when finishing sets and resting.

Reduce the intensity of the sessions to help reduce the respiratory output of the athletes.

Once the pools do close, then shift to the open water where possible. 

Where open water is not possible due to location or temperature, then land based swim-specific S&C and mobility is an excellent way to maintain or improve both swim technique and strength and Yoga classes to help deliver each athletes training goals direct to their lounge room if required.

 

BIKE

Getting out with your bike and mates is a great way to maintain your fitness and sanity. A group ride almost self regulates given that you are rarely in close contact with other riders. A few key points to consider though would be as follows:

Maintain a distance of 1.5m between every rider both while riding and while stationary at lights and when stopped.

I wholeheartedly encourage you to head to the local cafes for coffee and breakfast. These small businesses are really going to need our help right now. However, it is advisable to maintain the 1.5m rule when inside the cafe.

When inside a cafe or stopping for a toilet break, leave all helmets, gloves and any other equipment out in the open air, preferably in a sunny spot as sunlight is a great killer of the virus.

Ensure that you have all the necessary tools and skills to fix any of your own mechanical failures from a flat tire to a broken chain.

Be sensible around the size of the group ride. If necessary, break the group up into two or three separate bunches.

 

RUN

Running is a great way to get out into the open air and see things that you have taken for granted in your local area.

It is a bit easier to congregate closely together in a run squad than it is to do in a group ride, so be consciously aware of how close you are standing to one another, and maintain at least the 1.5m rule while running and while stationary.

Some other ideas to help with social distancing in a run squad are as follows:

Break up into smaller groups to do your active and dynamic warm ups.

At the end of the session, ensure that you do not give high fives or pats on the back to your team mates, regardless of how well they have nailed the session.

When doing warm up or cool down drills that require touching a stabilising object, try to adapt the drill so that no contact with external objects is required.

When discarding outer layers such as jackets or beanies, place them on the ground rather than on other objects like fences or benches that are more likely to be touched by others.

Never share drink bottles

Find a safe and secure location for your valuables that does not require pooling into a central location.

 

Outside of these recommendations, I cannot stress enough the importance of attending your local small businesses and keeping your eyes peeled for people in your community that may be struggling.

Stay safe, listen to the credible medical advice being given, be kind, maintain your own mental health and jump into your physical health with intention and enthusiasm.

We will get through this. We cannot physically stick together, but if we are there to support our friends and to support anyone who looks like they need it, then we will all be a better society on the other side of this.

[JJason]

One must ride!

[m-squared]

Unless recreational cycling gets banned like in Italy and Spain.  

 

I heard from my friend that the VA Melrose got shut as a member got tested postiive for COVID-19 so they will be doing a specialised deep clean during the night.

[ChrisF]

Unless recreational cycling gets banned like in Italy and Spain.  

 

I heard from my friend that the VA Melrose got shut as a member got tested postiive for COVID-19 so they will be doing a specialised deep clean during the night.

 

When will people realise it takes TWO DAYS for these tests ....

 

no matter how well they have cleaned the facility during the PREVIOUS days, every person that visited could potentially be exposed ....

 

 

what part of "personal isolation" dont people get ?

 

 

PS - as soon as my bio gives the all clear, I am back on the bike !  probably mostly on the IDT ... but when the opportunity is there I will be doing solo rides outside.

Edited March 18, 2020 by ChrisF

[porqui]

Unless recreational cycling gets banned like in Italy and Spain.  

 

 

I do not do recreational cycling - my EGO does not allow me..

[Me rida my bicycle]

I have to travel, I am on the other side of the country and would like to get back home for and go for a ride ????

[NC_lurker]

Driving down to George in two weeks time, for a two week holiday.

 

I'm not sure where you live but I'm going to assume a big city (JHB/Pretoria/CT) with high prevalence of international travellers. (If not please ignore my question below.)

 

With that assumption in place, aren't you concerned that by going on holiday from a city that is highly likely to have infected people, to a small town, you could be assisting the virus to spread?

With Easter holidays coming up I've been wondering whether the small coastal (and other) towns are about to get a potentially unwelcome influx.

 

As someone with aged parents in a generally aged coastal community this is something that concerns me.

Edited March 18, 2020 by NC_lurker