Covid-19

Keeping fit and active is one of the best defences against Covid-19, both physically and mentally. Claremont Road Runners are happy to encourage socially distanced training sessions for those interested.

We are guided on what is permissible and how to train by England Athletics (https://www.englandathletics.org) and Rise (https://www.wearerise.co.uk/about-us)

We suggest that when current guidance permits you use email, Facebook etc to arrange to meet with others and run together. So far, during the Covid epidemic, socially distant training sessions have permitted limited numbers to run together (first six individuals, then later just two individuals).

Guidance for running with others during the Covid pandemic

1. Maintain social distance and remain at least 2 metres from others.
2. If you are feeling at all unwell then please do not run.
3. Consider if your health, or someone you live with, places you in a more vulnerable category with respect to Covid. Decide whether it is appropriate for you to take part in group sessions. Government advice is available online.
4. It is everyone’s responsibility to obey social distancing rules. If you feel others are not sticking to the rules, then say something.
5. There will be no toilet or changing facilities at sessions, so arrive ready to run.
6. Consider how if you suffer an injury, you will you get home or first aid? You may want to carry cash, a card or first aid kit
7. If you have not trained for some time, then take it easy to begin with. Injuries are much more common if you have had a period of less stressful training.
8. If you test positive for Covid-19 after running with others, then please inform the club secretary (secclaremont@gmail.com), who will let those you have run with know.  As we run in a covid-safe environment, contact with others should be minimal, and the risk of infection should be small.

Running Risk Assessment