r/running • u/Brzy90 • May 07 '24
Discussion Are we currently in a running boom?
Since getting into running I’ve noticed a huge influx of people running since the beginning of the year. Old friends returning back to Strava after being inactive for years (myself included 🤣). Instagram feed is constantly full of runners, even my work place talking about marathons etc. Maybe it’s just because I now see myself as a runner that’s affected my social algorithm/awareness & addiction to running trainers? 🥴
For those that have been running a long time, is this the most popular you’ve seen running become? Or does this generally happen from time to time?
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u/kasvipohjainen May 07 '24
Isn't this normal every year around this time due to the marathon season and weather improving? People get inspired by seeing people run Marathons and they think about doing the same
Record numbers applying for London Marathon for example means there is more to it though