The COVID-19 vaccine distribution is ramping up, and many avid runners are beginning to wonder how a vaccination will impact their training (or just for fun running!). At City Running Tours we understand that whether or not to get the vaccine is a completely personal and private choice, but, since we’re all about spreading the history of our cities—and the COVID-19 vaccine is a monumental event in our current world—we thought we’d share how your vaccine might affect your running schedule for a few days.
First and foremost, the CDC claims that there is no evidence that exercising before or after receiving the vaccine will affect its efficacy. If you go directly from the gym to the vaccination center, or you want to run home after, your vaccine will be just as effective as it would be if you took it easy.
However, it’s important to note that all forms of the COVID-19 vaccine come with potential side effects, including headaches, fatigue, dizziness, chills, and nausea. It can also cause muscle soreness at the injection site. If you feel any of these symptoms, it’s probably safer to rest rather than exercise. It’s up to you to judge how working out will affect your body. Some people feel no side effects at all, and, in that case, exercise for as long and intensely as you want!
After receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, it’s important to listen to your body, and give it what it needs—there’s plenty of time to run once the side effects wear off! And, speaking of time to run, we are thrilled at the thought of a more open, hopefully COVID-free world in our future. We can’t wait to hit the streets of our wonderful cities with even better clients and friends. Come run with us!
