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    The Physics of Running Running uses many different laws of physics. Some specific laws or principles are Law of Pendulum; Newton’s First, Second, and Third Laws; velocity; acceleration; and friction. In our project, we will focus specifically on Newton’s three laws, the Law of Pendulum, and velocity. Running is defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as “to go faster than a walk; specifically : to go steadily by springing steps so that both feet leave the ground for an instant in each step

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    three-minutes-forty-three-point-thirteen seconds. Running is a sport that many people across the world participate in. Whether they are on the track team or just out for a morning jog, people enjoy it greatly. Running can be an amusing exercise. Runners can also benefit immensely from engaging in this activity. This finally teaches life skills. Everybody should participate in running. First, running can be a fun activity in many ways. If one is able to join a running team or club, it creates a much more enjoyable

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    I had heard about the running club about being advertised through via email. I wanted to see what it was always about because I’ve been wanting to get back in shape. So, I decided to go to the meeting to try it out to see if this would be something that I want to do. The meeting was supposedly held outside of Rinker in the pit. I was actually very excited to go that day because of the anticipation piling up as the time got closer. When I had gotten to the meeting, thankfully, I had seen a couple

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    “We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.” -Jesse Owens Everyone is good at something in life. For me, running is something that I truly excel at. Running allows me to focus on my dreams and goals that stand in front of me. I can never look back at what is behind me, because my feet are taking me to a moving paradise where nothing else matters. Whenever I run, all of the negativity in my life

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    to face throughout the story and it kind of gets solved near the middle but mostly near the end. Fiona, Jessica’s best friend, tells her that she should be brave and go to school. She helps Jessica get through school and her problems. The Running Dream starts off with a car crash. Jessica has to get her leg amputated because a man driving a car carrier that crashed into Jessica’s track team school bus on their way home from a meet. When Jessica is in the hospital, her friends and family come

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    Effects of Running on the Musculoskeletal System Running improves bone health by strengthening the bones through the virtue of Wolff's Law which states that bones respond to stress by reforming. This allows the bones to better handle the stress that is placed upon them. In the case of runners, their weight-bearing bones, like the legs and pelvis, are stronger because they are the ones which receive the most stress during the activity. But it is only weight bearing bones which benefit from running, therefore

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    the starting line before a race is exhilarating. The burning sensation in my lungs as I push my body to its limits is satisfying. Running seems natural. The only supplies necessary are a willing body and a pair of shoes. I couldn’t be a runner if it wasn’t for my running shoes. I carry my running shoes with me wherever I go. I have gone through several pairs of running shoes over the years, but each of pair has been the same model of Asics. The pair that I purchased most recently is purple with teal

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    person I am today. Running has been the main activity in my life that has had an impact in shaping my life. In both cross-country and track I have learned many lessons that will help me throughout my entire life. Through running I have not only gained exemplary health and a close group of friends, but I have also obtained certain qualities and traits that have made me a better person. One very important lesson I learned was that to be even the slightest bit successful at running, or at anything,

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    Running, it is a sport that requires endurance and mental strength. For me, it is the singular athletic activity that I haven’t quit. I’ve tried ballet, soccer, lacrosse, swimming and ice skating. Essentially everything; aside from running is the only sport that I haven’t given up on. In fifth grade; before I was going to start Middle School my mother told me I should try out for Cross Country. She thought it would be something I’d be good at because I had “good running legs”. I was wary of joining

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    have noticed track runners come in various body compositions including body mass and height, which made me ponder, does height of a runner affect their speed? By All things being equal, body mass, proportionality and stride rate, the mechanics of running depends upon more than runner height. So by all things being equal it's more than the height of the runner it's the mechanics of a runner it's how their body responds. A runner should have a steady stride rate and have a manageable body mass and have

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