The practice of running has been gaining a lot of space in Brazil and around the world, all for the reason that to run, you only need two elements to practice running, such as: Tennis and Willpower. However, we will see today that this is not just a problem, but that other foundations are needed to practice this sport.
The origin
The origins of running arose in prehistoric times, when many men needed to move quickly to be able to hunt or escape predators. Because historically, the most famous race would have been the one that gave rise to the race we know today as the marathon: in the year 490 BC It all started with a man who was responsible for bringing the news to Athens that the Greeks had defeated the Persians in battle. of Marathon. But the man would have run 35 kilometers, and when he would have given the news, he would have fallen to the ground, already dead. Obviously, it's all just a legend and there is no historical evidence that this actually happened, but the fact is that this legend encouraged the introduction of the marathon race in the first edition of the modern Olympic Games, in 1896.
Running events today are part of the athletics discipline and are divided into speed and endurance events. There are also speed tests, which are explosive ones, which are covered over a short distance in the shortest possible time. Endurance events are characterized by being medium and long distance, so that the athletes' physical resistance is tested. Speed events are those in which athletes must cover up to 400 meters; those in the middle distance have a trajectory between 800 and 1500 meters; and long-distance races range from 3,000 meters to the marathon, reaching their limit in the ultramarathon.
We all treat running as a competitive sport, but it is very much a physical activity, people who do it aim to improve both their mental and physical health. We will now talk about this type of race:
In 1980, Kenneth Cooper's ideas about slow running, which became known as cooper, spread. Many people joined this practice, but the thought that everyone should travel the same distance, regardless of their physical condition, soon became outdated. But nowadays we know that practicing any physical activity is very necessary and so be aware of your physical fitness:
We can say that if a sedentary person wants to start running, they should always go through a transition period through moderate walking, moving on to intense walking, and even starting a light jog. It is also possible to alternate between intense walking and jogging, until the cardiorespiratory capacity is sufficient for moderate or even intense running.
We know that running helps control body mass, which helps maintain diabetes control, thus helping you reduce your emotional problems. However, for those who run, it ends up having a very intense impact on the knees. Therefore, if you want to minimize this impact, you need to use sneakers with good cushioning and not be too much above your ideal weight. Because the overlock increases the impact on the joint.
Finally, it is necessary to consult a cardiologist before starting the practice, in order to check that there are no heart problems. This is because running is not recommended in cases of blood pressure and others. Therefore, always consult a cardiologist before starting to run.