Best Instagram Accounts to Follow for Positive Vibes During #SocialDistancing
As runners, we’re used to working out alone, which is especially convenient given our current environment. To slow the transmission rate of the coronavirus outbreak, residents across the country have been advised by the CDC to practice social distancing, which means limiting contact with others and only making essential trips out of the house.
While a large number of races around the world have been cancelled or postponed, most Americans are thankfully still able to leave their homes to run, either solo or with a buddy (as long as they stay six feet away). However, group runs are discouraged, and most gyms, pools, and fitness studios have closed their doors, which means most of us will need to modify our typical training routines during this time. Many pro runners gearing up for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team Trials this summer—including 2016 steeplechase bronze medallist Emma Coburn—have made changes to their ordinary team practices in order to stay distant from each other.
Though we can’t gather at races or group runs at the moment, we still can—and should—stay connected as a running community virtually. In this time of isolation and uncertainty, it’s more important than ever to share positive notes, helpful advice, and funny messages to lift each other’s spirits. With that said, here are a few runners and running accounts to follow on Instagram to brighten your day.
(Maddie Meyer - Getty Images)These pros and everyday athletes are sharing their best tips for training and keeping sane during this time.
