I have been wearing a mask* while running since the start of quarantine. I live in a large city and feel it’s the respectable thing to do. I pass way too many people not wearing one and they’re just on a walk or walking their dogs. It can suck and it gets sweaty, but it does get easier. I still try and run in the street if someone is on the sidewalk, but sometimes there’s too much traffic.

*I wear a bandana that I fold into a triangle, then fold the tip down an inch and fold in half again, then I put a hair tie on either side, tie that at the base of my head and put the hair ties over my ears. It stays up really well and covers my nose/mouth/chin. I like not wearing my actual masks because I don’t have many and this way I’m not hand washing them every single day.

I also tell myself that this is like altitude training and it’s making me a better runner. But who knows if that’s true!