Runner's Body Analysis

Some people believe that humans do not control their own destiny, and success is due to natural causes. Others believe that humans do control their own destiny, and success is due to hard work. The Sports Gene, written by Daniel Epstein, is about a young man named Donald Thomas who discovered his natural talent for high jumping through a friendly bet. Outliers: The Story of Success, written by Malcolm Gladwell, explains that hard work is more important than natural talent. Through thorough explanation, Gladwell produces a more convincing argument supporting hard work over natural talent for controlling what happens in our lives.

Human genes are explored to look for what makes athletes great, or to see if elite athletes are a product of hard work and determination. Many aspects of a sport rely on the genes athletes are given, however work ethic is also important in creating an elite athlete.

Impregnated while on the ball of her running career in Louisiana State University track, Heather Van Norman fought to survive as a young woman and athlete. She ran, baby and all, during her career as a collegiate track runner at LSU in the 1990’s. But even before she would sprint to victory as an outstanding track runner, mother of Odell Beckham Junior, and ladies’ coach for track, field, and cross-country, Van Norman had to face the harsh realities of paying for college and working for her time as an on-team performer. Eating, sleeping, and breathing her life as a full-time student, the young woman had to overcome the monetary and physical hardships with only the help of herself, her family, and her community’s support (Reusse 2).

Nationwide Organization, Girls on The Run, encourages local Fair Haven Girls to lead a healthy and confident life, while integrating running. The Nonprofit Youth Organization, focusing primarily on the wellness and happiness of adolescent girls, has spread to over 200 councils in 50 states. The locally run, regional program, based in Fair Haven intermingles young girls from Fair Haven, Rumson and Little Silver. The Fair Haven Council is composed of grades third through sixth, coached by mother and fellow runner, Sue Flynn.

In the articale "Sports Genes" it's not really about how much hard work you put in to control what you ca do It's about being talented. For example it tells us that Thomas was naturally talented because he had a big tendon which gave him an advantage in the high jump. Thomas didn't have to practice or train because he was naturally talented

Many sports such as tennis and horse riding are expensive. However, running and soccer is more affordable for people to do. This enables kids all around the world from different races be able to participate and practice some sports. That is why there are many Africans who are running. For instance there are many poor people in Africa that cannot afford paying for their child to join different sport activities. As you can see there are many African athletes in soccer and running compare to other sports. Beside this, as we mentioned above, culture and physiology can help them get above other competitors in these sport

On T.V you will see finals in a race and see everyone colored. Occasionally there will be a caucasian running in the finals. In track, boys are typically known to be faster than girls. If you look at the 2016 Rio Olympic times, in an event, the men's times will be faster than the women's. Age is also a factor in track, but an athlete can only stay elite for a period of time. In 2007 Usain Bolt was running the 100 meter dash at 10.03. In 2009, he ran his fastest time, a 9.58. A couple of years past and in 2017, he was running a 10.07. This shows that the older you get, the further you get away from your peak. If you also look at high school State times, you will also see that the men’s times are faster. There is also false consciousness involved in track. Before a race, you always get that mindset that you that you can’t beat at least one person. Personally, I am small so when I see someone who towers over me, I think they will beat me. The genetic makeup of a person indicates who will run the race. You will see at times that someone who is a foot smaller than the opponent will still win the

Running is a sport that anyone can train hard every day to be successful at. There is no denying that if I get beat in a race it is a result of that person putting more effort and training in than I have. Every runner figures out right off the bat that I will be left behind in every race if I’m not as competitive or haven’t trained as hard. That’s how mental and physical strength plays an enormous role in both sports.

I have taken this same perspective and applied it to Cross Country running. While running is a competition

“When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you'll be successful. It’s not who you are that holds you back, it’s who you think you’re not. Only those who risk going too far, can possibly find out how far one can go.” Eric Thomas, the active MSU public speaker, has inspired me with his motivational quotes. The message that he conveys usually has a common theme of success. I believe his words have brought a positive impact on my running career throughout high school. Especially, my last senior year cross-country race which would decide the state qualifiers.

In the article, “Experience does not influence injury-related joint kinematics and kinetics in distance runners,” Agresta, Peacock, Housner, Zernicke, and Zendler are examining whether or not running experiences aides in the reduction of injury risk. The reason they decided to conduct this study is because early epidemiological studies and recent investigations have found that novice runners have a higher injury rate when compared to recreational runners and ultra-marathon runners. Among runners, the knee tends to be where the injuries occur. Yet, they do note the healthy runner effect bias in which the injury prone runners discontinue running, so the healthy runners accumulate the most experience. Nevertheless, they hypothesize that injuries

My passion for track and field began when I was ten. In the local newspaper, a Nike advertisement commemorated my hometown’s late Olympic running hero, Steve “Pre” Prefontaine. Inspirational copy overlaid his printed image; from small town Oregon roots, his gutsy racing style and fearless attitude propelled him into a world-class athlete. Concluding, it asked, “Where is the next Pre?” Emphatically, I told myself I was the next Pre, and then tore off for my first run through the streets of Eugene, Oregon.

Genetics show that Kenyans body types are all “bird like” allowing them to be better runners. They then create new physical traits by running in thin air climates to make them breathe better in different environments. Scientists have yet to find that one gene that all Kenyans have that makes them unique, but they do know that most of the gold medalist from Kenya come from the same tribe. The article states that a “Kalenjin could outrun 90% of the global population,” note that these are high schoolers beating professionals. Researchers compared three Kalenjin boys to a Danish professional runner. The results were incredible because all three boys left him in the dust. They have came to the conclusion that these boys had a genetic advantage. To this day scientist are still doing studies and trying to pin-point exactly what makes a Kenyan runner so great.

Most runners in a sport run with a back like a pencil, while Bolt’s height advances his air drag. His stamina, physique and many other factors help his torso push against the air drag. The force and work causes Usan bolt to win his races. When someone increases the speed, it is the shedding of heat that impacts the race. The shedding of heat is the renewed energy that keeps a leveled speed in the specified distance. Depending on the heat, one can always go the distance with their best shape and speed. The real message is this, all runners

Ever since the creation of the ancient Olympic Games, held in Olympia, Greece, in the 8th century BC, there has been athletic competition between different nations, groups, tribes, and individuals. Today, elite athletes participate in a wide variety of athletic pursuits, competing in differing events throughout the world. What makes an elite athlete become highly competent and possess a higher level of performance than other individuals? This is the essential question that has driven multiple specialists to explore individual’s athletic ability thru a look into the genetic disposition of those individuals. For while training, exercising, planning, nutrition, motivation, patience, etc. all have an important role upon an individual’s