East York Runners // Virtual Race One 5-10km

This is an event is open to all club members,  friends and the general public and is for runners of all abilities.  Get out there and challenge yourself.    Whether your goal is to run more,  get a personal record or maybe to just have fun sign up and join us. You can run on the road, track or treadmill as long as it's legal and safe.

This is a casual race.   You can time yourself any way you like.  just run a goal distance you're comfortable  with between 5 and 10 kilometers.  Strava is free and easy to use and the club has a group page.  Simply mark your workout as a race.  You can also send us a message with your manual  race data or forward your GPS results to us including day run, distance and time and we will manually add you to the leader-board .

NO run is worth endangering your health and safety or that of the community..  We strongly suggest planning your route and selecting your participation time where and when it is least crowded as best as you can in advance but be to adaptive to changing conditions.  We encourage you to share any tips or let us know of any questions or concerns here, by email, messenger of join our club Facebook group.

Bottom line:  If you can't run safely under social distancing guidelines or obey current laws then do not participate. 

There are some initial Health and Safety Tips for Runners in the Time of Coronavirus listed below:

Health and Safety Tips for Runners in the Time of Coronavirus

During this time of the spread of the coronavirus and COVID-19, runners have many questions about how to stay healthy and safe while being responsible members of their communities. New York Road Runners (NYRR) coaches Roberto Mandje and Annick Lamar offer these tips for helping runners to put their health and safety first.

1.     Run only when it is safe to do so. Local regulations can vary from state to state and even neighborhood to neighborhood, so learn how your community is impacted and what rules and guidelines are in place. Always follow Centers for Disease Control & Prevention best practices and social distancing guidelines, and when in doubt, stay inside.

2.     Focus on a different aspect of your training. Build your balance, strength, and flexibility by taking online classes or following along with videos. Consider supporting your local studio; many are offering classes via video conferencing. Getting stronger and more flexible now will benefit your running when you are able to return to your normal routine.

3.     If you can run—either safely outside or on a treadmill—reduce the intensity and effort of your running. Be aware of the effects of stress and anxiety on your body. Consider running by minutes rather than miles so you can go at the pace that feels best that day. With many races cancelled or shifting to the fall, feel confident knowing that you can back off the intensity of your training and still be ready for the finish line when the time comes.

4.     Know that not every run will be perfect and that is okay. It will take time to understand the role running now plays in your life as you learn to balance it with your new routine.

5.     Find community online. Stay virtually connected to your running friends, listen to running podcasts, see what your favorite pro runners are up to. Running is best when it’s shared with those who have the same passion and drive as you and who are also finding new ways to adapt their training.

https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a31439358/running-during-coronavirus/