Guidelines for running with RunTogether The Magpies during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Guidance for Runners

This guidance document has been developed in adherence with government guidelines as outlined by the government in September 2020 and takes immediate effect.  Guidance will be updated as per government guidelines when they are made available or as soon as possible thereafter.

RunTogether The Magpies groups meet at Homebase, Ledbury, at Tesco, Ledbury and also at Swallow Farm Stables, Wellington Heath.  Currently Athletics and Running activity can take place in unlimited numbers as long as it is within a COVID secure environment which can be open space such as a park or road.

A Covid-19 secure environment means in summary:

• The group must have a Covid Officer in place – Kate Elkington

• The group complies with all other current social distancing guidance

• The group has a risk assessment - can be viewd on this website or available on request

• The group must have all participants contact details which can be shared upon request with the NHS test and trace initiative – participants must book on-line before attending any session

The safety of RunTogether runners, their leader, and the wider community is crucial and this document provides advice to help keep all our participants safe. Please note that relevant government guidance may be subject to change at short notice and so it is the responsibility of each participant and also the leader/coach to keep up to date with the latest information before joining a session.

Any activity must take account of local conditions and it is the responsibility of each participant, as well as RunTogether The Magpies leader/coach to risk assess based on the environment we operate within. We have carried our Risk Assessment which are available upon request. All individuals should assess their own risk and the risk to their household before deciding to join us.

All participants must adhere to latest social distancing guidance.  

Before Leaving Home

• Book your RunTogether The Magpies session from the website: 'Book a Session'.  The capacity is regulated so the number of particpants cannot be oversubscribed using this system.

• Your Health – it is of paramount importance that everyone monitors themselves for any signs of  the virus as well as general health. Follow government advice and the advice or your GP in  all cases. If in any doubt do not attend the session.

• Check you’re up to date with local government advice.

• Follow all hygiene guidance including washing your hands before and after attending session.    Apply hand sanitiser.

• Carry any medical supplies you need with you eg inhaler and your ICE details.  Bring your own  water bottle.

The Session

• As you meet your group there will be no register and you must adhere to social distancing  guidance.  You will need to carry your own car keys on the run.

• Spread out during the warm up and cool down.  Your leader will check you feel 100% well. Do not continue with the session if you are in any doubt. Catch sneezes/coughs in a tissue and  ‘Catch it, Bin it, Kill it’ once home.

• It is everyone’s responsibility to adhere to latest social distancing guidance.  As a general rule  participants should run in pairs keeping to opposite sides of the path/road unless encountering  bottlenecks or other people in which case drop back into single file, 1m plus apart, in order to pass safely. You may even need to stop and step off the path to allow another person to pass safely. Maintain a distance of 1m plus from the runner ahead of you and do not hold gates open for one another.

• Be especially courteous to other people/pedestrians and maintain the 1m plus social distance.

• Should you require First Aid during the session then the Leader will try to assist at a safe distance as far as they can.

After the Session

• Ensure hygiene guidelines eg handwashing takes place as soon as possible and especially before eating or drinking.

• Avoid congregating after the session, return home.