Running and Jogging

Track Direction Most races (be it humans, machines or animals) on a circular or oval track run in a counterclockwise direction. The exceptions being the Australian version of NASCAR (AUSCAR) and some European horse tracks. The reason for the counter clockwise direction for some sport like NASCAR is fairly obvious. Since the driver is on the left side of the car (in this country at least) driving counterclockwise provides a lot of physical advantages: drivers are shielded from the wall on banked turns, they have better visibility on the left side of the car where most people pass and the position of the driver is conducive to the effect of centrifical force. Since the boys from down under have the steering wheel on the right side of the car it only makes sense that they would drive clockwise. Life, liberty and the pursuit of win, place and show In the case of American horse racing the reason has less to do with physics and much more to do with politics. In 1780, the first circular US race track was established by William Whitley near his home in Lincoln County, Kentucky. A staunch supporter of the Revolution, Whitley insisted that horses race counterclockwise, as opposed to clockwise as was the custom at the time in England. While some race tracks were slow to adapt (Belmont racetrack in NY actually ran clockwise until 1921), now all racetracks in the US follow Whitney�s patriotic tradition. God bless America and the Kentucky Derby! That explains NASCAR and horse racing, but what about all the other forms of racing: track and field, speed skating, cycling, roller derby, dog racing and Ancient Chariot racing. While there does not appear to be any logical reason for the counterclockwise rotation of these events, there is definitely not a lack of theories. Most however are a crock- Nature is Left-handed "We run counterclockwise because everything in nature tends towards counterclockwise motion" The list of natural phenominium that run counterclockwise is quite impressive. It includes: the molecule structure of amino acids, the shape of seashells, the rotational direction of all the planets (except Venus), and the orbital direction of the earth around the sun. The list of man made events is even more interesting. Carrousels, windmills (except in Ireland), revolving doors, cable operated airplanes, the usual direction in which people spin Hula Hoops, the running track in Central park, most washer and dryer, baseball runners and Elvis' hips all move counterclockwise. Pretty interesting stuff, but what does it all mean. Is counterclockwise motion the default direction for everything in the universe? No, not really. Number one, there are many things that move clockwise: phonographs, CDs, Monopoly board pieces, playing cards, the formation of sugar molecules, door knobs, pencil sharpeners, most can openers and Rick Martin�s hips. Number two, the directional spin of an object all depends upon your frame of reference. For example, the earth rotates clockwise if viewed from the south pole. Politics aside, your choice of the Northern or Southern hemisphere as your frame of reference is purely arbitrary. Therefore, in the illustrious words of Jessie Jackson, the question is moot. Finally, what in the world do amino acids and Elvis� hips have to do with the roller derby Track Direction Most races (be it humans, machines or animals) on a circular or oval track run in a counterclockwise direction. The exceptions being the Australian version of NASCAR (AUSCAR) and some European horse tracks. The reason for the counter clockwise direction for some sport like NASCAR is fairly obvious. Since the driver is on the left side of the car (in this country at least) driving counterclockwise provides a lot of physical advantages: drivers are shielded from the wall on banked turns, they have better visibility on the left side of the car where most people pass and the position of the driver is conducive to the effect of centrifical force. Since the boys from down under have the steering wheel on the right side of the car it only makes sense that they would drive clockwise. Life, liberty and the pursuit of win, place and show In the case of American horse racing the reason has less to do with physics and much more to do with politics. In 1780, the first circular US race track was established by William Whitley near his home in Lincoln County, Kentucky. A staunch supporter of the Revolution, Whitley insisted that horses race counterclockwise, as opposed to clockwise as was the custom at the time in England. While some race tracks were slow to adapt (Belmont racetrack in NY actually ran clockwise until 1921), now all racetracks in the US follow Whitney�s patriotic tradition. God bless America and the Kentucky Derby! That explains NASCAR and horse racing, but what about all the other forms of racing: track and field, speed skating, cycling, roller derby, dog racing and Ancient Chariot racing. While there does not appear to be any logical reason for the counterclockwise rotation of these events, there is definitely not a lack of theories. Most however are a crock- Nature is Left-handed "We run counterclockwise because everything in nature tends towards counterclockwise motion" The list of natural phenominium that run counterclockwise is quite impressive. It includes: the molecule structure of amino acids, the shape of seashells, the rotational direction of all the planets (except Venus), and the orbital direction of the earth around the sun. The list of man made events is even more interesting. Carrousels, windmills (except in Ireland), revolving doors, cable operated airplanes, the usual direction in which people spin Hula Hoops, the running track in Central park, most washer and dryer, baseball runners and Elvis' hips all move counterclockwise. Pretty interesting stuff, but what does it all mean. Is counterclockwise motion the default direction for everything in the universe? No, not really. Number one, there are many things that move clockwise: phonographs, CDs, Monopoly board pieces, playing cards, the formation of sugar molecules, door knobs, pencil sharpeners, most can openers and Rick Martin�s hips. Number two, the directional spin of an object all depends upon your frame of reference. For example, the earth rotates clockwise if viewed from the south pole. Politics aside, your choice of the Northern or Southern hemisphere as your frame of reference is purely arbitrary. Therefore, in the illustrious words of Jessie Jackson, the question is moot. Finally, what in the world do amino acids and Elvis� hips have to do with the roller derby

That depends on several factors, but if you mean through exercise, well...that depends on several factors :-D

Essentially, the higher your heart rate during physical activity, the more calories you will burn. For example, sprinting 400 yards will burn more calories than jogging 400 yards. So how long it takes to burn the 600 calories will depend on how hard you are able/willing to work.

At a continuous, moderate running pace - assuming fairly average physical dimensions of the person - buring 600 calories should take about an hour.

Start with twice per week and work up to more if you want. Any amount will benefit, but going more than 5 days in between will make it seem like you are starting all over each time you run.

the german dude can't remember his name.but he smashed it with a 3:43:43 and a 3:26:00 in the 1500

legs

The bone injury or break is called a fracture. A fracture is a partial or complete break in a bone. Fractures in the ankle can range from the less serious avulsion injuries (small pieces of bone that have been pulled off) to severe shattering-type breaks of the tibia, fibula, or both.

It depends how fast you are as speed is a huge factor in the speed it takes on to run a 2k. My fastest time is 9 minutes.

One eighth of a mile is equivalent to 0.125 miles.

It really depends on how much you moved, and how long it took you. If you provide more information, I could probably give you a good estimate.

It depends entirely on th extent of your obesity or health set back. You must consult a professional trainer with good knowledge of weight loss regimes and enough experience.

Jogging helps the whole body perform better. It makes your blood circulation around the body much more active, helps you lose weight which automatically makes your body perform better. It does of course help the muscles in your legs the best, since those are the most active muscles in jogging.

The answer is a yes and a no you should you should not run you should jog at least 3 to 4 days over 45 minutes...I was jogging everyday over an hour. I had to have surgery on one knee and now possibly on the other knee by next year...and I have a torn ligament on my left hind leg...and do not jog on pavement jog at a park where its like dirt covered with some small rocks... yes it is healthy for you. torn ligaments etc occur when there has been lack of stretching before and after jogging/running therefore tearing the muscles...

Hi! As you might know, running isn't easy. But please don't give up as soon as you can't stand it anymore or you don't see automatic results. Results don't happen overnight! I personally just lost 3 pounds by running 2 miles a day on the treadmill! It is actually fun when you are watching!

it really depends on the treadmill. a lot of treadmills have a visual of one lap. also you can always check by looking at the screen for your distance. no it is almost .2 of a mile less but if you do a little extra it would be close enough to a real track mile

Typically you should wait until your dog is 1 year old. If you run with a dog sooner than that you will risk affecting their muscle and bone growth. The repetitive nature of running can stunt their growing bodies. Always check with your doctor before running with your dog. Certain dogs are meant for distance running while other are better for short distances. In addition, if your dog has an under coat, running them in hot temperatures can be very unsafe for their health.

The key to weight loss is to use up more energy during the day than what you get from eating during the day.

This leave you with basically three options:

- eat less/healthier

- exercise more

- or a bit of both

Now, the big thing to realize is that putting the energy in (=eating) is so much faster than using the energy up (= exercising).

If you're overeating, it's pretty much impossible to exercise hard enough and long enough to lose any weight through exercise alone.

Something like a cupcake might take 5 minutes to finish, and it'll take ONE HOUR to burn off.

So you see you really need to start by controlling what you eat.

Once you've managed that, then exercise can certainly help.

But jogging on the spot is a so-so-choice.

First, it won't be a very good burn, maybe 400 cals/hour tops.

Secondly, it'll be dead boring. Sticking with it long enough to burn any important amount of calories/energy will be a real challenge.

It depends on the distance that you are running not how long you walk or run. Running a mile burns the same amount of calories as walking a mile. Walking just takes a lot longer. 15 minute of exercise burns around 90 calories. Hope that helps!

To get faster while running you need to exersise - plus going to the gym can help alot.

Yes

A 'lap' is not a regulation measurement. It can be almost any distance.

That really depends on your body weight and your level of fitness and how hard you had to work to do this task. An experienced runner who normally does a 10K run in about 45 minutes would not even break a sweat to do a 5K in that same time. Such a great runner, if he or she were skinny and light, might only burn 400 calories on the whole run. A fat man who struggles and strains to come in at 40 minutes and sweated the whole way might burn 900 calories.

One possible answer is your foot is hitting the ground. If your foot is hitting the ground at an sideways angle (i.e. the outside or inside sides of your foot are hitting the ground first) then it could put strain on your feet and calves causing pain. The best way to fix it is to get new shoes (some stores have machines that can find good shoes to fix the problem) or to go to an orthopedist.