A well-known Perth club harbours hope that running’s surge in popularity will continue after lockdown.Perth Road Runners has been thrilled to witness many people turn to pounding the pavements to get their fix of fitness amid the coronavirus outbreak.Chairman Kevin Riddell said those who want to continue and become a member will be welcomed with open arms.“I would hope those who are new to running are keen to carry it on when the lockdown is over,” Kevin told the Perthshire Advertiser.“I think there is a little bit of a stigma about clubs where it’s perceived to be just the fast runners who go to them.
That is absolutely not the case.“We welcome beginners and would be happy to see more people who have just taken up running in the last few.