Changes in Motivation, Socialization, Wellness and Mental Health in Youth Long-Distance Runners During COVID-19 Social Distancing Restrictions

• Main Authors: David M. Bazett-Jones (Author), Micah C. Garcia (Author), Jeffery A. Taylor-Haas (Author), Jason T. Long (Author), Mitchell J. Rauh (Author), Mark V. Paterno (Author), Kevin R. Ford (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2021-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the sporting and exercise activities of millions of youth. Running is an activity that could be maintained while social distancing restrictions were implemented during the pandemic. However, a recent study has indicated that youth runners reported lower runnin...