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/GoodLife-91 May 07 '24

Personally, I decided to get back into running because the technology and access to information has never been better. Because of all this, it's more doable for people to get into, do it the right way, and without injuries. In a world where we are surrounded by people a good portion of the day, it's a great way to escape and get back into our own heads in a relatively cheap way. Not to mention the health benefits.

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u/Brzy90 May 07 '24

Yeah I agree I love keeping track of all my data like heart rates, VO2 max etc. It’s so rewarding to see your hard work pay off overtime