by Sofia Moreau

Undoubtedly, running with a mask can be quite a slog. It’s often viewed as restrictive and inconvenient. While some have demonstrated running long distances with masks to show it can be done, it still doesn’t make masks a comfortable sportswear. That, however, might change soon with an exciting new product set to be unveiled in the coming month.

Riding high on innovation, this advanced face cover tailored specially for runners is designed by the world-class institute, renowned for its dedication to sports science. The design philosophy lobbed around the words performance, comfort, and safety.

With a series of recent surveys indicating that 70 percent of regular exercisers have been avoiding certain routes or places to maintain social distancing, the goal was clear – to create a runners face cover that could offer safety without hampering performance and convenience.

What makes this running mask stand apart is the advanced design and innovation that provides runners room to breathe comfortably, while simultaneously preventing the spread of droplets. What’s more, it features an antibacterial quick-drying fabric that aids in cooling the air that hits the interior of the mask. Even more, impressively, it is designed to allow runners to drink water without needing to remove it.

This blend of cutting-edge design and advanced materials helps runners to exercise without compromising performance or safety. As per the Senior Executive at the sports science institute, the mask was purpose-built to address the discomfort that many runners face with conventional masks, providing a unique solution that enables comfortable running even while reaching their physical peak.

Forging ahead with a groundbreaking approach

Unlike other sports masks that solely focus on material breathability, this runner’s face cover takes a two-pronged approach combining excellent designing with a breathable fabric to let the runners breathe freely within the mask itself. Such a breakthrough methodology opens doors for runners, irrespective of their level, to give their best performances while ensuring their protection.

The sports scientists behind this groundbreaking product have focused on the unique needs of runners and integrated an array of technologies and design elements:

• More Room on the Inside: An unusually spacious interior to facilitate easier breathing while running.
• Smartly Positioned Air Vents: Air vents ingeniously placed to enhance airflow without letting out droplets.
• Quick-drying Fabric: Advanced material to cool incoming air and minimize the risk of heat stroke.
• Adaptable Fit: Specifically designed to fit a wide range of face sizes with adjustment capabilities.
• Ecological Mindset: Approximately 31 percent of the mask is made from recycled materials.

According to ongoing research, 54 percent of runners are more motivated than ever to regain their physical peak. However, 73 percent find masks uncomfortable due to breathing difficulties and skin irritation. This advanced running face cover targets exactly these concerns, ensuring both comfort and protection while running.

The creators echo this sentiment, stating the intention to continually adapt their products and services to address changing needs of the runner community as the world continues to grapple with and recover from the pandemic.

The upcoming running face cover is set to be globally available from mid-September at a retail price of around £35.

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