RUNNING Flashcards
moving at a speed faster than walk, having both feet on the ground at the same time
running
he ran all the way in one shot, delivered his message and dropped dead right on the spot
pheidippides 490BCE
PHEIDIPPIDES IS A
greek soldier
running was officialy born as a sport in
776 BCE Ancient Greece, town of Olympia
the first olympics ever held was a
race
race happened last
724 BCE
low to moderate intensity where the speed is low but the exercise can last up to hours
jogging
prioritizes stamina over speed and power output
jogging
moderate to high intensity running pace
running
focuses on the training of aerobic energy system
jogging
trains primarily the anaerobic system
running
improve mobility and flexibility in your _________ to reduce injuries in your low back and knees
hips and ankles
in jogging, to prevent injuries to your lower body, use a _______ and avoid hitting the ground with your heel
midfoot strike
may cause your leg to slow down your stride and stress your knees
heel strike
requires a lot of muscle activation and explosive force as you develop powerful stride
sprinting
allows you run at a smooth, steady pace without any hinderances or necessary stops
reduce impacts on your joints and prevent overuse injuries
on a treadmill
first female winner of a marathon
Marie-Louise Ledru
she ran unofficially at the first modern Olympics
Stamata Revithi
made history by becoming the first woman to run the Boston Marathon with an official race number.
kathrine switzer
