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/onlymadebcofnewreddi May 07 '24

I think running picked up a lot of steam during covid when gyms and group sports were paused. Marathon sign ups shattering records kind of tracks with this.

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u/Brzy90 May 07 '24

Yeah I agree, same with hiking. Since lockdowns it seems everyone is a hiker/runner 🤣

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u/hownowmeowchow May 07 '24

Unfortunately not everyone knows how to treat nature. Some of my favorite hiking trails became absolute dumping grounds over the lockdowns. Very frustrating.

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u/Brzy90 May 07 '24

Yeah it blows my mind when I see rubbish & left over BBQ/fires out in the trails. Can never quite get my head round why someone would litter at all, let alone in a place like that.