Lighting!!

2011 New York City Marathon from Andrey Blanco on Vimeo.

Best Running Shoes?

I AM NOT ADVERTISING ANY BRAND OF SHOES, THIS IS SIMPLY A DISCUSSION, NO DEBATES!!!

Personally, I prefer ASICS since they are sturdy and very adequate for long distance runs. I find ASICS to be very comfortable shoes, especially the Gel Noosa Tri 8 and the Gel Kayano. Since my knees are vulnerable ASICS shoes allow me to traverse through rough terrains. There are other great brands such as Mizuno (really good sprinting shoes), Nike Zoom, Altra Lone etc.

What are your favorite running shoes? (Leave your answer in the comment section below.) I currently own Gel Noosa Tri 8 shoes and I find them very comfortable since they stabilize my knees, both of which are in deplorable conditions.

Decimated Lungs?

Why Do Many Shy Away from Running?

I am perplexed by why many kids my age do not enjoy running. Many probably perceive it as torture, when they are running they complain about how tiring it is and how it is not even worthy doing. It is not because running is hard, is it? When you practice running you become much more skillful. Running technique is important; there is no one running technique that everyone must abide by. You must run at the most comfortable pace you can and at time attempt to increase your pace. I for one run at about 75% of my full speed the entire run then on my final lap I begin to speed up then take a very, very minuscule break, about halfway through the last lap,  from my pace and then I sprint, breathing through my mouth and moving my arms as fast as possible and willing my legs to gallop through the terrain. Ask yourself why do many people dislike running? Post your answer in the comment section.

Inspirational Runner!!

Glenn Cunningham

Glenn Verniss Cunningham was an American athlete who was a distance runner and is considered the greatest mile runner of all time. Glenn Cunningham is a very inspirational runner. Glenn Cunningham was injured in a fire which resulted in severe burns afflicted to his legs when he was eight years old (his brother Floyd, who was thirteen, perished in the fire). Many doctors stated that Cunningham’s legs would have to be amputated, but due to his grieving state his parents did not allow it. Cunningham later began a contemporary method of therapy and first attempted to walk about two years after the accident. Cunningham later began running and after that began competing. He competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics and the 1936 Summer Olympics. During the 1936 Olympics he met one of his most revered friends, Jesse Owens.

Glenn Cunningham is a very inspirational figure. I myself am a long distance runner. After learning about Mr. Cunningham I am excited to run once again after my knees have recovered. Mr. Cunningham confronted and surpassed numerous adversities and his story has inspired me to confront all of my adversities and achieve all of my ambitions. Running is my favorite sport and I would very much like to return once I have recovered.

Physics!!!!

Quantum physics from Vichitra Kumar,Student At University Of Petroleum And Energy Studies