Running/exercise masks while running outdoors to keep everyone safer

Post date: 2020-04-01 08:41:32

Where I live it is okay (for now) to run outside, and I try to do that daily or so to get a little exercise and maintain my mental health. There is a park with a track near me that has remained open, a great place to run. I'm considering wearing a mask while I do it to keep myself and others extra safe from coronavirus spread. Is this a good idea, and if so, what type of mask would be good for it?

I maintain social distancing while I do run on the track, keeping as far apart as I can from fellow track-users and other people. Some other people who aren't so scrupulous make that hard to do, though, e.g. by passing me too closely, or not leaving me much room to pass them whle keeping distant. I'm thinking about a mask mainly because of them.

There are various kinds of masks out there that are designed for use while exercising, and I'm hoping that one of those will work. Of course, those are meant to protect one's lungs while exercising in cold weather, and/or to keep from inhaling dust - not for preventing the spread of viruses.

Some examples:

http://www.amazon.com/ Irisvito-Dustproof- Activated-Filtration- Motorcycle/dp/B0861SVCNP/

http://www.amazon.com/ Kagogo-Windproof- Breathable-Moisture -Motorcycle/dp/B07HVVPMK3/

http://www.amazon.com/ Fashion-Outdoor- Traveling-Climbing- Reusable/dp/B08615ZHYV/

http://www.amazon.com/ EXIO-Winter- Warmer-Gaiter- Balaclava/dp/B07JHFVGGD/

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