Running
Running
Running is a method of terrestrial locomotion allowing humans and other animals to move rapidly on foot. It is simply defined as the act of moving swiftly, where both feet are off the ground at regular intervals.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
Etymology
The term "running" comes from the Old English rinnan, and the Dutch rennen, which mean "to run".
Definition
Running is a type of gait characterized by an aerial phase in which all feet are above the ground (though there are exceptions). This is in contrast to walking, where one foot is always in contact with the ground, the legs are kept mostly straight and the center of gravity vaults over the stance leg or legs in an inverted pendulum fashion.
Health Benefits
Running can help to build strong bones, as it is a weight bearing exercise. It also strengthens muscles and improves cardiovascular fitness. Running is often used as a way to enhance physical fitness and is a key component of many different types of athletic training programs.
Related Terms
- Jogging: A form of trotting or running at a slow or leisurely pace. The main intention is to increase physical fitness with less stress on the body than from faster running.
- Sprinting: Running over a short distance in a limited period of time. It is used in many sports that incorporate running, typically as a way of quickly reaching a target or goal, or avoiding or catching an opponent.
- Marathon: A long-distance running race with an official distance of 42.195 kilometers, usually run as a road race.
- Trail Running: A sport-activity which combines running, and, where there are steep gradients, hiking, that is run "on any unpaved surface".
See Also
- Athletics (sport)
- Long-distance running
- Middle-distance running
- Short-distance running
- Ultramarathon
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Running
- Wikipedia's article - Running
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