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RunningAka: Jogging

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  1. See Also
    1. Running Injury
  2. Physiology
    1. Foot position before heel strike
      1. Foot supinated
    2. Foot strike
      1. Heel touches surface
      2. Longitudinal arch flattens until ligament tightens
    3. Dissipation of forces along foot and leg
      1. Foot pronates (40-70% of supporting phase)
      2. Calf muscles contract
    4. Foot Takeoff
      1. Forefoot supinates
  3. Pearls: Technique Pointers
    1. Avoid letting hands cross midline while running
    2. Run with forearms parallel to ground
    3. Maintain looseness, but not floppiness to hands
  4. Pearls: Pointers from Runners World
    1. Start Slow and intersperse rest days
    2. Run your own pace when running with a group
    3. Run on scenic courses and while on vacation
    4. Run to a musical rhythm, song lyrics or poetry
    5. Vary your pace and distances
    6. Run without a watch or Heart Rate monitor
    7. Use running as an escape from daily worries
    8. Find a running partner or dog to run with
    9. Eat adequate calories and drink adequate fluids
    10. Reward yourself for meeting certain running goals
    11. Consider relaxation techniques
      1. Regularly schedule a sports massage or self-massage
      2. Yoga
    12. Consider a running camp
    13. Precede Exercise with a cold shower
    14. Run with a purpose in mind to pass the time
      1. Identify birds or flowers
      2. Collect trash
    15. Mark course with landmarks at kilometer intervals
    16. Run between specific landmarks or points
    17. Plan your runs and workouts for a week in advance
    18. Stop and stretch 5 to 10 minutes into run
  5. Pearls: Pointers for running in cold (from USA Today)
    1. Cover exposed skin
      1. Vaseline
      2. Sunblock
      3. Olive oil
    2. Layer clothing
      1. Layer 1 (against skin): polyester or other synthetic
      2. Layer 2
        1. Top: Sweatshirt or turtle neck
        2. Bottom: Long pants or tights
      3. Layer 3: Windproof nylon or Gore-Tex jacket
      4. Hat and Mittens: Indicated for temperature under 30 F
    3. Start running into a headwind and return with tailwind
    4. Avoid injury
      1. Reduce run time in winter to 80% of summer duration
      2. Be careful about footing
    5. Maintain adequate fluid hydration and calorie intake
  6. Treadmill purchase
    1. Runner's World picks for best treadmills (2002)
      1. Editors Choice: True 540 HRC ($3795)
      2. Best Buy: Pacemaster Pro Elite ($2200)
      3. Reference: Runners World
        1. http://www.runnersworld.com
    2. Unique treadmills: Orbiter treadmill
      1. Treadmill with cushioned running platform
      2. May be indicated for rehabilitation
        1. Initial evaluations are intriguing
        2. Claims to reduce impact (observation only)
        3. Studies support increased energy expenditure
        4. Initial studies suggest lower impact
          1. Based on hamstring and quadriceps EMGs
        5. Few studies to support to date
      3. Reference: Sports Injury Bulletin
        1. http://www.sportsinjurybulletin.com/arch.htm
  7. References
    1. Higdon (November 1998) Runners World, p.42-7
    2. Patrick (February 15, 2001) USA Today, p. 12C

Jogging (C0022400)

Definition (MSH)Running at a low rate of speed. It can be done as a means of conditioning or for general health and well being.
ConceptsDaily or Recreational Activity (T056)
MSHD007590
EnglishEngaged in jogging, Jogging, Joggings
Spanishpractica de jogging, practica de trote
Parent ConceptsRunning (physical activity) (C0035953), Non-competitive running (C0336941)
SourcesAOD, LCH, MSH, SCTSPA, SNOMEDCT
Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)


Running (physical activity) (C0035953)

Definition (MSH)An activity in which the body is propelled by moving the legs rapidly. Running is performed at a moderate to rapid pace and should be differentiated from JOGGING, which is performed at a much slower pace.
ConceptsDaily or Recreational Activity (T056)
MSHD012420
EnglishRunning, Runnings
Spanishcarrera
Parent Conceptsground sports (C0687721), Locomotion (C0023946), Physical activity (C0026606), Sports (C0038039), Self-propelled locomotion activity (C1637385)
SourcesAOD, CSP, LCH, MSH, MTH, SCTSPA, SNOMEDCT
Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)



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