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Running
Running is the act of moving rapidly across a distance on foot. More specifically, running differs from walking in that when someone is running there are times when both feet are actually off the ground.
Running is an umbrella term that can refer to a variety of speeds, such as jogging or sprinting.
Running can be done on almost any terrain, including:
- Sand
- Concrete
- Woodland
- Grass
- Astroturf
- Specialist track
Competitive running has been taking place in areas such as Greece, Italy, Africa and Ireland since well before 1000BC.
Today, runners compete in the Olympic Games as well as in marathons that take place all over the world.
A marathon is based on an ancient Greek myth of Pheidippides, who it is said ran from the battlefield at Marathon all the way to Athens to deliver news of victory to the senate.
Official marathon length is 26 miles 385 yards (42.195 km) and over 500 events takes place each year. Famous marathons include:
- Boston
- London
- New York
- Chicago
- Berlin
- Amsterdam
- Honolulu
- Paris
- Rotterdam
- Stockholm
Common injuries associated with running include:
- Blisters
- Muscle strain
- Sprains
- Tendonitis
- Stress fractures
- Shin splints
You can avoid these injuries by doing sufficient warm up exercises such as stretching before embarking on running.
Make sure you wear shoes that are comfortable and have been worn before to avoid blisters.
Any muscle injuries should be treated immediately with ice packs, rest and elevation.
Useful Websites: Running Wikipedia - Running for Women - Runners World - The Running Bug - Map My Run.com
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