Battle of Marathon

Ali Burns Rough Draft Barefoot running can be described as running with little or no foot protection, basically running without shoes. Many runners have been switching to this trend in the past decade. Why? They believe that by removing the heel lift in shoes runners will be less subject to injury. Is this really true? In an article by Quinn, she states, “if treating foot pain was as simple as going barefoot, more podiatrists would recommend this simple solution” (1). As many people as…

If you were to ask me any day during the week what I think of running, I will look at you and vindictively tell you that I hate running. Which is a very true statement. I do hate running. But it is also the one thing that I enjoy no matter what time of year it is. No matter what is going on, there is always time to run. That probably sounds very contradictory, and I would understand if you are now confused. Its a lot like vegetables. Most people hate them, but veggies are good for you, so…

About a year ago at this time, I was training for the NYC half marathon. I’d never really taken to running in my life, despite always being pretty active. This was different. After I’d recently lost my mom, running connected me to something larger. When the cold winter air came into my lungs, I knew each breath was all I needed to keep going. It allowed me a space to surprise myself and as long as I kept at it, I constantly did surprise myself-- in strength, commitment, and fortitude. It was the…

Running is a great way to get outside and be active. Whether it is running competitively, or going for a jog, there are safety procedures that need to be followed to avoid injury or danger. Some of these may include finding the right shoes, running with a phone, hydrating properly, and many more. When going for a run, always be sure to tell someone where you are running and when you plan to be back, so if something goes wrong, they can go looking or call authorities. Failure to follow this…

definitely the weather. The desirable weather can help speed runners on their way along the desired 26.2 mile course. In their article "Impact of Weather on Marathon Performance" published in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, author Matthew Ely and his co-authors concluded that the ideal temperature for running marathons is between 39 degrees to 50 degrees for professional runners (Hamilton, 2007). According to the U.S Climate data.com, the average temperature in…

Thousands of friends, family and fans gather each with pride, happiness, and their cameras to capture the exciting moments of the bright and sunny April afternoon of the 2013 Boston Marathon. Their excitement is booming through the elated crowd and spreading like a wildfire. Sweat and tears are flying from exhausted runners and their long 26.2 mile journey to the finish. Everyone is so caught up in the moment, how could anything possibly go wrong? Needless to say, the detonation of two bombs was…

Topic: Running in Barcelona If you are very fervent in keeping yourself fit and active, especially practicing running and you are in the city of Barcelona, then you are in the idea place. The best way to discovering any city is by running around it. There are different fascinating places for you to enjoy running while having a superb view of the Catalan city itself. In this article, we will explore several places for you to enjoy. You relax while we take the pain and hassle in letting you know…

At eleven years old, I stood in the stands with the rest of family, watching my dad cross the finish line of his first marathon. With pain and exhaustion clearly shown on his face, I was absolutely positive that he was insane. How could he have spent the last few months training for this? However, he wasn’t the only one who was crazy, I had seen people crawl, on their hands and knees, just to make through that race. I didn’t understand why all of these people were willing to do this to…

& Jill’s Downhill Marathon and half marathon takes place on one of Washington's most scenic trails. Located in North Bend, just 31 miles from seattle runners will enjoy the sites of the picturesque John Wayne Trail as they make their way on a point to point course down a 1100 foot net drop from start to finish. A USATF certified course, and valid as a NY qualifier, the Jack & Jill’s race brings over 800 runners in both races combined, with over 240 competing in the half marathon alone. With…

The S.M.A.R.T goal initially stated was recorded during the month of October. After the inability to complete during the time set, I extended it into two consecutive days in the month of December. During the time of completing the goal, I learned some essential facts on the overall effect of running. Some include the overarching fact that with little or no equipment running has lasting effects on the body. It can boost the immune system, strengthen heart, increases bone mass and reduces risk of…