Since Boris Johnson ordered the Coronavirus lockdown on Monday 23 March we have become a United Kingdom of runners! There was a lot of interest in runABC's article on 'socially responsible running' last week and now we take a closer look with resident coach Alan Newman at safety on the run, as we all struggle to adapt to the new normal.

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Running Bear, the Cheshire-based running store, has invited everyone to show their support for the NHS by nominating one of their runs over a two week period. Donate a minimum of £1 to their JustGiving page and play your part in the war on coronavirus. 

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Yesterday (Wednesday 1 Apri)l The Running Bee Foundation launched their new MyFirst Virtual Mile, open to everyone and something to focus on in these uncertain times. Participants have until 30 April to complete 1 mile and will receive a medal for doing so. 

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A frustrated runner has just launched the ‘CoronaThon’, a virtual running challenge that’s attracting sign-ups from around the world.

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On Saturday 28 March Gareth Allen set himself a challenge – running a marathon in his back garden. The Southampton man reached that target then battled on for six hours to complete 30 miles for his two chosen charities.

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The England Road Running Association (ERRA) relays, scheduled for Sutton Park, Birmingham on Saturday (4 April), are the first national road running championships to be called off due to the Coronavirus pandemic. However, thanks to modern technology, there will be a record 'entry' this year for a virtual competition to discover the top club teams. 

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...and round and round and round...about a man who ran a marathon in his back garden last Friday (27 March).

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Runners are privileged. We are currently permitted, even encouraged, to continue our chosen activity during the coronavirus outbreak but it is now absolutely paramount that we do so responsibly and in a socially acceptable manner.

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Running kit has undergone many changes over the years from baggy clothing to short shorts, cotton to technical fabrics. What you wear is as important as your choice of running shoe, distance and terrain and most runners have a favourite brand. 

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Necessity is the mother of invention as demonstrated by Andrew Freeman who due to the cancellation of the Monsal Trail Half Marathon decided to run the distance – around his garden. The lockdown didn’t stop this runner from thinking out of the box.

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