Long Distance Running Health professionals and the general public have thoroughly researched and discussed the advantages and disadvantages of long distance marathon running; the physical and mental benefits make it apparent that long distance marathon running is overall an activity that supports a healthy lifestyle. Nathan Critchfield Mrs. Voigt Senior Project Research Paper October 20, 2017 When considering the topic of health benefits and the risks of running long distances
treadmill or road and running distances make them uncomfortable. I always tell people, it’s a mind game , put yourself in runner’s shoe, looking at the horizon with the resolve to see yourself as a seasoned runner in couple of years running along the elites. That will make the difference. At the outset let me confess, few years back, I myself was uncomfortable even walking 40mts,always looking for vehicle to carry me around. And you know, the day I thought of pursuing running, I registered straight
world is. The next thing I know, I am no longer capable of having trust and faith in others. My feelings of trust have changed since the events of the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, the Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme, and the Boston Marathon bombings. The 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center have had a large impact on my opinion about the amount of trust people deserve. When I first heard that the reason the planes had collided with the towers was a terrorist attack, being
stretching her quadriceps for her daily run. As she begins to run, her muscles starts to relax and contract with every forward motion. Minutes later, her heart rate begins to elevate and sweat begins to drip from her face. Athletic events, such as marathons, have assisted athletes in striving for their highest potential. Factors such as diet, training, and recovery can have an extensive impact on an athlete’s body composition. As a result of these factors, the physical makeup of an athlete may often
creatine Quick facts about creatine: -Creatine increases strength and muscle mass. Regular creatine works well, you do not need to spend money on more expensive types of creatine. Take creatine during training and with any insulin-raising for the best effect. Creatine is not dangerous. -Muscle activity stimulates creatine. Creatine is according to researchers one of the few supplements that have proven efficacy. Already in the 1970s, creatine use as a performance enhancer in the Soviet Union and other
permitted to run in the Boston Marathon. The feminist movement was directly responsible for pivotal changes in our country. The belief that men and women should have access to equal rights and opportunities continues to affect our culture today. In this paper, I analyze how feminists have made countless improvements for women. As a female, high school varsity cross country/track runner, I was shocked to learn that the “powers that be” prohibited women from running in a marathon until Katherine Switzer bravely
of technology for participants, officials, coaches and spectators (5 Marks) 3. What are the major ethical implications of the use of technology at the Olympics? (5 Marks) 4. In your opinion how will future advancements in technology effect i) Future Olympics ii) Participant in sport How much has technology impacted the Olympics? I’d say greatly due to the performance levels of the athletes, the opportunities for the participants, coaches, officials and spectators
protein and the effect of overtraining. Two of the main components of supplements that are popular with endurance athletes are BCAA and glutamine. There are divergent results on the impact of BCAA and glutamine supplementation on improving athletic performance and preventing muscle break down. As a health professional, another important component to look at would be the amount of these amino acids that are in popular supplements and if there is any potential negative side effects that could occur
special caution and reach out to their medical providers. The Difference Between L-Carnitine and Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALCAR) While l-carnitine and acetyl-l-carnitine are chemically very similar, the small difference in their structures has a huge effect on how the chemicals are metabolized. Acetyl-l-carnitine is synthesized from l-carnitine in the liver and kidneys, after which it moves to the organs such as the heart and brain, the muscles, and male sperm to support a variety of cellular functions
performance enhancement drugs have been caught with the illegal substances within their system, in which some athlete’s stories were more public then others. The health effects of doping, which is an act or instance of giving a narcotic, usually a steroid, to an athlete to unfairly boost performance in a competition (Dictionary), are very negative and can have major impact on the athlete not only during performance, but also later on in life (Allan Stensballe 368). Athletes of all ages are turning to performance