# Who Are Green Runners and Why We Should Talk more About Them

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/07/who-are-green-runners-and-why-we-should-talk-more-about-them/
- Published: 2019-07-12T11:45:20-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

If you thought that running was the apex of eco-friendly sports activates, think
again. If you’ve ever taken part in a marathon or watched a race on TV, then you
know. You must have been bothered by the amount of [plastic water bottles](https://greenlivingguy.com/2010/08/if-we-wrap-the-world-190-times-a-year-with-plastic-bottles-why-not-re-use-it-for-apparel/)
that goes to [waste](https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/05/8-eco-friendly-products-that-help-you-achieve-your-zero-waste-goal/).
Solo running is no different. Because as individuals litter the park with garbage,
trample over plants, and scare wildlife. That’s with loud music from the phone stereo.

However, a new generation of runners is emerging, ones that take active care of 
the environment during the event they organize. Green runner, as they are called,
are really eco-aware runners that make sure everything they wear, drink, and consume
during running is 100% environmentally-friendly. It might seem odd that we should
care about speedy tree-huggers but their way of life conceals secrets we could benefit
from. Care to know which?

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#### **Supporting local producers**

Most of us buy food at a supermarket without even bothering to trace its origins.
In the other hand, [green runners](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/08/save-gas-save-money-save-carbon/)
seek to actively promote small local food producers and promote healthy food. Organic
farmers benefit from green running vents because they get to set up a market where
they can sell their produce.

Surprisingly enough, green runners adhere to the principle of frugality, even though
running is a sport that burns [whole lot of calories](https://www.verywellfit.com/how-many-calories-does-running-burn-2911108).
They only buy food they consume within a day so there are no stock and over-shopping.
Furthermore, eggs, meat, and dairy products they purchase need to be organic, i.
e. deprived of any detrimental herbicides, hormones or pesticides.


#### **Watch your step**

Another way running can destroy the environment is through using unmarked paths.
These are often full of wildflowers and even protected plant species. Stepping over
the while running spell their doom so you effectively destroy priceless flora in
the region. Additionally, if the ground gets thread upon often, then nothing will
spout from it, turning precious humus into nothing more than dirt. This then gets
blown by winds and people inhale these fine dust particles, causing respiratory 
problems. In winter, once grassy land can turn into mud after it had been pummeled
by feet of thousands of runners the previous summer. These are all reasons why it
is smart to stick to paths that are designated for runners in parks and in other
public places. You may also want to consider a [running calculator](https://fitnessvolt.com/running-calorie-calculator/)
you can keep track of the calories you are burning.

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#### **Dress green**

Running gear is available at pretty much every shopping mall but this is not where
green runners dress. They rather choose brands such as [Rockay](https://rockay.com/)
who take great care of the environmental impact clothes production leaves on the
planet. This includes producing clothes from biodegradable materials, like [organic cotton and reusing old clothes](https://greenlivingguy.com/2007/03/organic-clothes-show-green-is-the-new-black/)
to manufacture new pieces of garment. Furthermore, high-quality polyester is [made from plastic recycled](https://greenlivingguy.com/2025/10/home-depot-fluorescent-recycling-made-easy/)
from the ocean and the rest is outsources from recycling facilities. If you shop
wisely, the plastic bottle of juice you threw away 5 years ago might return to you
in the form of running socks or a phone armband.

#### **Low-tech running**

Speaking of smartphones, you are not very likely to see one on a green runner. Despite
the modernization of sports and thousands of gadgets on the market. There are gadgets
that measure everything from your heart beat to the average speed you have traveled
at. Therefore running green is a low-tech activity. A watch or an odd cellphone 
is the most you’ll use of technology on green runners. That’s all they have strapped
to their body. Because It is not about keeping track of burnt calories, mileage 
nor the time elapsed but about the sense of enjoyment. You need to enjoy running
through nature to the fullest. Finally which is kind of hard if you’re looking at
your wrist every 30 seconds or so.

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#### **An endless source of water**

We have mentioned earlier that single-use plastic bottles are becoming a [real environmental issue](https://www.onegreenplanet.org/animalsandnature/whats-the-problem-with-plastic-bottles/).
Unfortunately, they are runners’ favorite because they are so cheap and available
at every store. However, green runners fight the impulse to bulk buy them, as a 
single water bottle can be used several times over. These bottle called bidons are
not expensive. Also you can have two for sanitary reasons. This way, you will always
have at least one bottle free to grab. Especially when you go running in the park.
So look for multiple-use water bottles that are biodegradable. That’s so you won’t
hurt the environment when you discard them.

#### **The car is dormant in the garage**

Few of us have suitable running paths within walking distance from our house. Many
imprudent runners turn on the car to get a track which is ludicrous. The pollution
you help generate commuting to and fro the running track annuls the effect of running
as a healthy sport. Use a bike or public transport to get to the park or the key
where there are running paths. Green runners are very aware of this issue, so parking
lots near the events they organize are mostly empty because participants walk, cycle
or take a bus to get to the venue.

Although green runners are focused on a single sport, we can learn so much from 
their lifestyle. Recycling, reusing, no technology, and going green makes sense.
They are all concepts that we, ordinary folks can incorporate into our daily routines.
So wouldn’t it be cool to wear green clothes? Clothes that you know won’t take centuries
to biodegrade?

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