Outdoor exercise ban?

I live yards from the seafront but it's completely out of bounds for me because of the selfish behaviour of joggers who keep coming up unawares behind you and skimming past within inches. Then there are the couples who walk abreast and refuse to budge one in front of the other in order to maintain the two metre rule. People seem to have difficulty in visualising what two metres looks like. I am 75 and live alone so would love to take a little seaside stroll, but it's too scary. If I keep having to tun round to see who is approaching, it completely takes away the enjoyment. Why do some people think the rules don't apply to them?

They would never be able to inforce it cut the police to much.My husband works for the NHS putting his life on the line.I need my walk to clear my head

But you're being so sensible skate. I know it doesn't help, but you're doing it for the best of your health.

It's like everyone can't see past the inconvenience of having to be restricted for a short time.

In the words of Terry Waite 'Although the restrictions today are not as severe as being in an underground cell, the fear and uncertainty are very much the same. Many will wonder just how they will survive.

We are intensely social animals, after all.

But remember, you are not stuck at home, you are safe at home. And by keeping yourself safe, you are helping to keep others safe too.'

They won't impose a ban on outdoor exercise because they know that people need their vit D; I think they realised that people suffering from Spanish flu fared better if they were put outside for part of the day. If those people that ignore the lock down make it impossible for people to go outdoors for exercise they will be responsible for even more deaths.

It’s probably the only solution. Sadly it will only affect the sensible ones among us and others will carry on regardless.

Someone has already asked if they can take my dog out....but I don't trust anyone enough for that, she's my only companion.

I've got fb friends in Italy and they reckon people go shopping every day for one item as an 'excuse' to go out. This will happen here if outdoor walks are not allowed.

If that's what it takes … ignorant people bring this on themselves and others. I'd be perfectly happy with the army at the bottom of my road if it would help stop this epidemic. What I find interesting is that some of my early messages on facebook were greeted with responses of 'you scaremongerer - it will never get to lockdown' are now being replaced (by those same relatives!) with even more draconian entreaties like 'imprison everyone caught outside sunbathing or picknicking'. If only people had listened in the first place we could have delayed and contained this but now we're told that it's likely the peak will hit before our ventilator stock is sufficient.

It's the fools thronging the parks and heading to the seaside in droves that are threatening to cause us to have draconian measures imposed.
Fine them!! Immediately and without arguments. Police in full PPE should be there to curb the stupids so the rest of us stay safe.

They must not stop the hour s exercise that would be detrimental to everyone but they should disperse any gatherings and fine people who are caught for sure no question about it but a solo walk in the fresh air and meeting no one is necessary

Yes. Ban it. People can exversise in there homes if they cant go a few weeks without! The only problem i can see is for dog owners who have no garden but thats all really.

skate. Can you get hold of, or make a mask?

As I understand it, the 2 metre rule is in case somebody coughs or sneezes ( in which case you actually need about 8 metres according to some sources). If, briefly, somebody passes you at say, 30cms, but does not cough or sneeze on you, it does not mean you will catch the virus. After all, a jogger presumably is not coughing or sneezing or they would not be jogging?
I understand your frustration though, I would find it impossible to resist going onto the beach and breathing in some sea air.

I heard on the radio that, unlike in my county, they have not closed parks in Leicestershire, the spokesperson (not sure if she was council or police) said it was up to people to be sensible.
The powers that be are very aware of people’s mental and physical need to get out. As usual the minority spoil it for others. Perhaps we need to arm our police with some sort of harmless paint spray that marks skin and clothing - but they should always enquire first in case it is a family group who are within their rights to be there.

I’m shielding owing to underlying health issues and depressed immune system. Currently having to stay off work. Husband is front line paramedic treating confirmed and suspected cases daily. I sometimes think I would be better off taking long walks in the fresh air!

If the police are overwhelmed there could be Martial Law.

its suprising what people call exercise.......i go for a walk up the woodland nearby. up there you see groups of walkers...teenagers in groups. told them off for not being apart. oh we cant get the virus we in the sunshine and fresh air .told them its by touching infected surfaces. oh !! how do we know whats infected and what isnt. and says me its by close contact...and then you go home and see your mum .what happens if she gets it from you .?. i mean are they so dense ,they cant see that...

I would welcome Martial Law. Seems about 75% of the population think isolating is an over reaction.

If other peoples choices didn't affect me, I genuinely wouldn't be bothered WHAT people did. But they do.

Why don't they just hose them down with water cannons? Only their dignity would be hurt. ?

Starbird

With respect, I don't think it's correct that the 2 metre rule is in case of a cough or a sneeze. As far as I understand it, the virus can jump from person to person without any coughing etc. But I just cannot understand why people have difficulty following the rules. They are simple enough and easy to follow, but some people seem to think they only apply to everybody else and they can do just as they wish without regard for others. Joggers should not be overtaking within inches, simple as that.

Just got in from my bike ride and I am now sitting having a cup of coffee. Can I ask about this only take a 1 hours exercise, where did that come from because I can find no link to it anywhere. Just asking nicely.

The vast majority of people are talking this seriously and sticking to the rules. There are very few flouting.

When we had Boris' original broadcast I believe I heard him say one hour but in fact he might have said once a day. Which is fine even half an hour would have to do. I have been unable to find any reference to that since so possibly my dodging hearing!

*Gagajo. Unless you have had a letter or email from the government saying you are in the 'shielded' group, or you have/thinkyou may have or ave been i contact with Covid-19. isolating is an over reaction.

You have chosen to make the decision to put yourself in exclusion, even though you are not in the group advised or required to do so. That is your personal choice and I am not going to criticise you for making it. Others choose do do exactly as the govern requires, and that is socially isolate and only go shopping once a week. That is our right and you have no right to criticise us.

As you are isolating and the rest of us are doing as we have been asked to, I cannot see what there is for you to criticise anyway.

On the question of exercise. The government needs to address the issue that those in the most cramped living condtions and most in need of getting out for some exercise are those living in large cities and conurbations with fewest green spaces. These areas have such high population densities that it is almost impossible for them to go out for some exercise without contravening the distancing regulations. The government has got to devise someway for these people to get out and obey the rules. Possibly different post codes allocated different exercise times, or odd and even numbered addresses given different times, divide numbers by three and everyone has to carry a bank statement, utility bill or driving license to show their address and house number when they go out so that the police can check it.

SirChenjin did you attach the wrong link? There were no crowds that I could see.

Are they obeying the rules?

A friend of a friend lives in a high rise block in a small rural town in Flintshire.

Older people are going out as much as three times a day to shop then for exercise! Apparently people are going out to jog that never jogged before!

I think it will raise a huge number of mental issues if people weren't allowed to go out for exercise. I know it is better to stay in a house than end up in a coffin but I can't begin to imagine to imagine what it would be like to have to stay in a flat twenty four hours a day. I am so fortunate to have a garden

It's not captivity it's just measures to keep us all safe so I wish the thoughtless minority would listen