Running

The following first source focusses on precisely what it implies, barefoot running. The video clip compares the advantages of running with and without shoes. The video inaugurates with the author Ruben Meerman stating that due to absence of shoe usage in humans for hundreds and thousands of years, ‘some’ people may think that running without shoes how humans should be running by default (Meerman, 2012.) What catalyst has most likely attempted to do is provide these people with a second point of view in terms of the new barefoot running phenomenon, thus they are the likely the target audience. The clip proceeds to show tests that are conducted comparing the performance between running barefoot and with shoes (Meerman, 2012.) The results indicate that there are adverse effects associated with running with shoes, the author recommends being cautious and aware when changing from shoes to barefoot running, due to changes in muscle use (Meerman, 2012.) Evidence for these claims is backed up with usage of expert insight, and experiments conducted to test the effects of running with and without shoes. The expert insight comes through the Biomechanist Professor Joseph Hamill, that…

mistake that beginning runners make is to try to do too much running too soon. You cannot just decide to go out running and start off by running 2 or 3 miles or more. Many people try to do this. In fact, if you have not been doing anything - it may even be hard for you to even run 1 mile. The best way to avoid the "too much, too soon" syndrome is to start off doing a walk/run process until they can run a mile without stopping. What this means is that you run so far, walk so far, etc. You…

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…

If you are really serious about making massive progress and getting the most out of you running program - then I suggest to you keeping a running log/journal. Keeping a personal journal of your runs helps you track your progress, avoid past drawbacks and even inspire you to tackle new accomplishments. Serious runners leave out no detail of their runs, no wonder they can perform on such a high level. This high level performance comes out from the deeper understanding of which conditions fuel…

I am again reading The Running Dream, by Wendelin Van Draanen. I like this book because it shows many struggles of many people with different situations. You have Jessica a BK amputee, Fiona the best friend of Jessica who is learning how to help Jessica, Rosa a girl in the school who is seen as different because of her cerebral palsy and is wheelchair bound, and so many more characters who all help Jessica back to recovery. In the book Jessica, a track star, loses the lower part of her leg in a…

Running to most people is a fun way to boost their stamina and get physically fit. On the other hand, some people consider it as serious physical sports where athletes join in tough running competitions. Whether you do it for fun or competition, running can be considered as beneficial and hazardous at the same time. Without the appropriate running equipment and techniques, one might experience different injuries associated to running. Thus, if you want to go for a run, you need to equip…

Running is a very inexpensive form of exercise. All that it takes is time and effort. A person can run almost anywhere, a park, a trail, a track, a neighborhood or even on a treadmill. Running is an excellent exercise for the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. It focuses on the leg muscles, toning and strengthening them. If a person is not sure how to start a running program, there are options for them. Couch to 5K is a program that gives a person a starting point and lets them build up to…

than running in a shoe, and rate of loading that are equal to or lower than wearing a shoe…which is why it’s comfortable and potentially less injurious.” (Sandler, Lieberman). Running barefoot leads to three times lower impact forces and loading rates which suggests that “people who are barefoot or minimally shod have a better chance of avoiding injury.” (Running barefoot vs shoes). Opposers…

When the word ‘culture’ is mentioned most people don't think of running. Instead it seems that when culture is being talked about many people think of different countries, ethnicities, or religions, but usually not the running culture. Running is in fact a very real and serious culture, and it is shaped by many people, places, and things. One ‘thing’ or artifact, in particular, is a GPS running watch. Nowadays it seems like every runner has them, and if someone doesn't have one directly on them…

Running is a thing that many people enjoy, but a thing that many people don’t know how to do. Many people just get up and go when in reality there’s more that you should do to keep yourself healthy and do the best you can. Running helps prevent diseases and is proven to make people happier. Studies show exercise helps people cope with anxiety and stress. For running there are a few things you need, such as running shoes, shirt, shorts, and plenty of water. The first step you need for running is…