Todays permitted exercise!

[Mike T]

On a different but related issue there was some coverage last week about how long the virus survives in a surface in the open air if it's warm and exposed to UV light. Apparently not long at all, maybe even a matter of a few seconds. That's reassuring for me, most of my runs have a high stile and gate count for the first few miles before reaching open ground.

Do you have a link for that? One gate I use has been deliberately blocked by a tree recently - so it involves climbing over and hands on surfaces - annoying to say the least.

[Muddy Retriever]

I have not seen much about risks/cases when outside, apart from recommendations .

I thought outdoor transmission is now generally accepted to be much less likely than inside. Hence why the restrictions on outdoor exercise are being loosened.

There was a recent study in China that looked at 318 outbreaks of Covid-19. Only one of those outbreaks accounting for two cases, was found to have been transmitted outdoors.

[Mark G]

Do you have a link for that? One gate I use has been deliberately blocked by a tree recently - so it involves climbing over and hands on surfaces - annoying to say the least.

No link, sorry but it was discussed on BBC R4.

[Graham Breeze]

Do you have a link for that? One gate I use has been deliberately blocked by a tree recently - so it involves climbing over and hands on surfaces - annoying to say the least.

The DT yesterday (by its Global Health Security Editor!! rather than a jobsworth) reported on a Chinese study (157 cases and 2147 contacts) that showed 22% infection amongst friends, 18% in families, 12% on transport and "something in the 0-5% range" outside.

One might say "So what?" but this puts numbers on things. Another study showed 28% spouses infected - which prompts the thought - why not 100%?

All very interesting.

[Mike T]

The DT yesterday (by its Global Health Security Editor!! rather than a jobsworth) reported on a Chinese study (157 cases and 2147 contacts) that showed 22% infection amongst friends, 18% in families, 12% on transport and "something in the 0-5% range" outside.

One might say "So what?" but this puts numbers on things. Another study showed 28% spouses infected - which prompts the thought - why not 100%?

All very interesting.

Of course if you stay away from your friends, don't use public transport, don't meet family and live alone, that 0-5% will go up to 100%, if you count shops as "outside". I too am surprised at the 28% - there may be some false negatives in the testing, but even so, why don't most partners get it?

[Llani Boy]

Today's PDE was a 5 mile road run as part of our club's pretend duathlon. Considering just about all my running is off road I was quite pleased to complete it in under 7 min/mile pace especially as the local roads are not flat and my course included over 300 ft of ascent.

[Mike T]

7 miles, 68 minutes, around the Roman ruins. Very few about, thankfully. That wind is jolly cold at times.

[Stagger]

An hour of cycling in chilly weather conditions around the B roads of home.

Lockdown appears to be over as I encountered 3 numpty drivers who think a couple of inches is plenty for a cyclist.

[molehill]

A rubbish ride up around the mines, very hard going today and the wind against me going up meant it took me 40 minutes of climb to the top. Struggled but done it.

[Stagger]

Well done Mole. As the weather gets warmer and winds die down, you will smile at today's efforts 👍