RUNNING CULTURE
WHY ADOPT………….BECAUSE IT IS AN AXIOM FOR A GREATER HEALTH…………… Defining ‘culture’ often correlates with the term ‘society’ and while in general perspective there is no much difference in both terms, in sociological analysis this create a slight distinction. A culture represents the beliefs, practices and artefacts of a group, while society represents the social structures and organization of the people who share those beliefs and practices. A part of derivation of culture includes “subculture” which represent a smaller group within a larger culture but share a similar identity within the group. There is a subculture called “running culture” which is invading many countries nowadays and …show more content…
Social media such as Facebook and twitter plays a vital role by creating a platform for runners to brag and expose their accomplishment in marathon races. This could easily influence others to dwell in the same shoe and experience the reality personally.
This welcoming adaptation of the running culture also dominantly reveal the equality among the participants which includes all ages and gender and this is clearly visible in our own land as well.
This enriched culture with all the health benefits should be adapted by all as it will provide a right path in achieving health goals for individuals, community and the whole nation.
REFFERENCES
1. Turner Wright. “The Spirit of the Running People: 3 Cultures You Should Know”.Vagabondish Web.March 13, 2013
2. Tyghe Trimble. “Why Japan Is the Most Running-Obsessed Culture in the World”.Men’sJournal Web.2016
3. Michelle Lim. “10 Marathon Runners In Malaysia To Follow”.REDBULL.MY. 27 April 2016
4. World Health Organization: Physical Activity .WHO N ‘385 2015.
5. Kylie Ball, Alison Carver, Michelle Jackson and Katherine Downing. “Evidence review: Addressing the social determinants of inequities in physical activity and related health outcomes” Vichealth.vic.gov.au. September
WHY ADOPT………….BECAUSE IT IS AN AXIOM FOR A GREATER HEALTH…………… Defining ‘culture’ often correlates with the term ‘society’ and while in general perspective there is no much difference in both terms, in sociological analysis this create a slight distinction. A culture represents the beliefs, practices and artefacts of a group, while society represents the social structures and organization of the people who share those beliefs and practices. A part of derivation of culture includes “subculture” which represent a smaller group within a larger culture but share a similar identity within the group. There is a subculture called “running culture” which is invading many countries nowadays and …show more content…
Social media such as Facebook and twitter plays a vital role by creating a platform for runners to brag and expose their accomplishment in marathon races. This could easily influence others to dwell in the same shoe and experience the reality personally.
This welcoming adaptation of the running culture also dominantly reveal the equality among the participants which includes all ages and gender and this is clearly visible in our own land as well.
This enriched culture with all the health benefits should be adapted by all as it will provide a right path in achieving health goals for individuals, community and the whole nation.
REFFERENCES
1. Turner Wright. “The Spirit of the Running People: 3 Cultures You Should Know”.Vagabondish Web.March 13, 2013
2. Tyghe Trimble. “Why Japan Is the Most Running-Obsessed Culture in the World”.Men’sJournal Web.2016
3. Michelle Lim. “10 Marathon Runners In Malaysia To Follow”.REDBULL.MY. 27 April 2016
4. World Health Organization: Physical Activity .WHO N ‘385 2015.
5. Kylie Ball, Alison Carver, Michelle Jackson and Katherine Downing. “Evidence review: Addressing the social determinants of inequities in physical activity and related health outcomes” Vichealth.vic.gov.au. September