Running

it comes to running? Some people believe that they do and others believe that they do not. What is the correct answer? “There is no doubt that physical activity is the basis of efficient functioning of the human mechanism, both physical and mental” (Pradesh). Running can be considered one of the most euphoric and rewarding hobbies with great physical benefits; however, the mental aspects greatly outweigh the physical benefits. Despite the belief that the mental benefits of running…

Running It was a cold and windy night. The darkness almost made it impossible to see. The only light was the full moon illuminating the forest. The stars shone down on me like a thousand firelights. It was perfect. But some things never last, because instead of admiring the beauty of the night, I was running. Running through the forest with all the strength I had left. My legs begged me to stop while my lungs almost gave out. When I stopped to listen, the only sounds were the uneven breaths I…

“Okay, I can do this. I can run this 26.2 mile long race.” This was what I had been telling myself since the start of the week in preparation for my marathon — which was happening today. The reason why I decided I wanted to run a marathon was because of the influence of my sister. It was up in Okanagan where my family and I cheered for my sister as she was participating in the Okanagan Marathon. As soon as she completed the race, and although exhausted, I saw how happy and relieved she was, and…

Running seems to be a pretty straightforward sport where the runners use the exercise as a way to get fit or lose weight, join marathons, or both. However, there are different types of running that you can choose from—it depends on what you’re trying to achieve in running. Improved endurance, strength and speed are just some benefits you can gain from running regularly. Knowledge on the types or running can be advantageous in choosing what fits your needs depending on what you want to improve at…

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 there are for running…

I’m standing and waiting. The wind is gusting and the sun is starting to set. I hear the clink that always makes my adrenaline flow...and I run. Everyone is yelling and as I round the corner I almost lose my footing. I do this in the same spot every time. I hit the final corner and burst into a full-out sprint. As my head bobbles up and down I lose the thought of everything in life: the stress, the happiness, and am only focused on making it that 90 feet. I am almost there, closing in 30, 20, 10…

Situation Analysis Running for Glory (RfG) is a small running store in Seattle, WA that has been in business for 40 years. They specialize solely on the running community and have established a loyal follow over the years. They are owned and operated by four active partners. RfG has failed to keep up with technology and can only keep track of their inventory with help from suppliers. The only data collected from their point of sale (POS) system is total sales. They are looking into expanding but…

a roller coaster, my nerves were slightly calmed by the presence of Tyler and Alex, the other seventh grade boys on the team. Before this, the only running I had done was for PE. Even though I should have done more, my preparation over the summer consisted of only one run. I was a relatively good runner, but I hadn’t practiced at all, and my running would reflect on that. The next week, when our practice began, I was back in her room. Sitting in the last row again, I watched as my unfamiliar…

The Value of Running Many non-runners believe that running is a waste of time and energy. Many people would rather go to a gym and pay a membership to get on the equipment. Some people buy a membership to make sure that they make use of what they paid for. In which is a smart idea, but why spend money on a gym membership when you can run with scenery of your choice for free? Running is beneficial not only because it’s good for exercise, but it also helps reduce stress. People exercise to make…

reading book I chose Running Into Yourself by Jean-Paul Bedard. Personally I really enjoy this book purely for the reason it is about running. A person that doesn't enjoy running most likely will not enjoy this book as much as a runner would. The book is about what you think about while you're running, how running can get you out of mental situations, and about working towards your goals. Running Into Yourself starts off talking about running a marathon, the climax of a running career. Every…