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November 2, 2020  |  By Tina Klein In Advice

Racing and Running with a Mask

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Running races with a Mask:

  • This past weekend, I tested the racing waters. I had no idea what to expect but knew I was going to run and race with a mask on. (per the race rules, also indicated on race waivers).
  • Much better to run outside versus indoors since there was ample spacing from participants.
  • Do we really need to wear a mask on our runs? Here are the guidelines from the CDC.
  • According to the CDC, who would be exempt from wearing a mask?
  • Running with a mask does hinder your performance, however, our bodies will adapt, our lungs continue to build strength while training with masks. When running and training with a mask, look for “breathable” performance type of mask. If your mask is damp and wet, it is ineffective protection from COVID19.
  • There are actual masks that athletes wear to improve their performance or high altitude training. These masks help the respiratory muscles by controlling air flow.
  • Contact tracing has found that most infections of COVID-19 happen indoors, but there have been cases of COVID spreading outdoors. How ‘Superspreading’ Events Drive Most COVID-19 Spread, Scientific American, June 23, 2020

My personal experience:

  • I wore my “throw-a-way” mask before, during and after my race. (then tossed it and replaced it with a fresh mask)
  • The temperature was at 37 degrees, which breathing in my mask kept me warm and not too bad when I began my race.
  • After the first mile, my mask was icky, sticky and wet. It was a bit difficult to breath but I had a person running next to me and didn’t any of his droplets.
    • Keep in mind, if you’re training with a mask, you’re adapting your body to the training elements, just like hills or track workouts, if you gradually train in those elements then our bodies become adjusted to the stress of training.
  • Lesson learned: I should have worn my performance “breathable” material mask.
    • I need to train with my mask – implement training elements.
  • I tossed my mask and replaced it with my performance material mask for the awards ceremony.
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