Virtual running seems to be the way forward now for athletes as they wait for the virus to be contained. Last weekend’s cancellation of the Boston Marathon, the first time it its 124-year history, drove further affinity to virtual running. Promoting social distancingThe virtual race requires an athlete to compete alone at his or her own pace, adhering to social distancing regulations provided by the government and Ministry of Health. “I don’t expect anybody to cheer me while running,” said Kosgey, who names world marathon record holder Brigid Kosgei as her mentor. “But the problem with virtual running is that the altitude varies.

Source: Daily Nation June 01, 2020 02:00 UTC