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  2. Running - Wikipedia

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    Running races are contests to determine which of the competitors is able to run a certain distance in the shortest time. Today, competitive running events make up the core of the sport of athletics. Events are usually grouped into several classes, each requiring substantially different athletic strengths and involving different tactics ...

  3. Height in sports - Wikipedia

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    Height is often an advantage for central defenders, who are assigned to stop forwards from scoring through the air, as exemplified by players like Matej Bagarić 2.02 m (6 ft 7 + 1 ⁄ 2 in), Per Mertesacker 2.00 m (6 ft 6 + 1 ⁄ 2 in), Brede Hangeland, Jannik Vestergaard 1.99 m (6 ft 6 + 1 ⁄ 2 in), Dan Burn, Naldo 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in), Daniel ...

  4. Gross motor skill - Wikipedia

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    Between the ages of 7 and 12, children's running speed continues to increase and they get better at motor tasks such as skipping. Along with horizontal movement skills, they also improve with vertical/diagonal movement skills such as jumping, as well as in skills involving strength and precision like throwing, kicking, hitting a baseball with a ...

  5. Does Running Really Help You Lose Weight? Here's What ... - AOL

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    So, if you’re crushing a 6 a.m. run, your best bet is to have 15 to 30 grams of low-fiber carbs (like a banana) 15 to 30 minutes beforehand to provide your body with a dose of fuel, she explains.

  6. Yes, there are many health benefits associated with running ...

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    One caveat to this extra boost,"is that your body accommodates to this stimulus level after a month or two of running," says Fredericson; "so, you'll want to add more high-intensity training with ...

  7. Growth chart - Wikipedia

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    It can be used to calculate the target height (TH) for children. MPH is given by (mother’s height + father’s height) divided by 2. MPH is unisex. Boys need an upward correction, girls need a downward correction. In view of an average height difference between adult men and women of 13 cm, TH for boys is usually given by MPH + 6.5cm, TH for ...

  8. Sprint (running) - Wikipedia

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    Sprinting is running over a short distance at the top-most speed of the body in a limited period of time. It is used in many sports that incorporate running, typically as a way of quickly reaching a target or goal, or avoiding or catching an opponent.

  9. 26 of the Best German Dog Breeds: Loyal, Lovable, and Ready ...

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    Vincent Scherer/Getty Images. Height: 7-11 inches Weight: 4-8 pounds Personality: Smart, Loving Activity Level: Moderate Shedding Factor: Low Life Expectancy: 16 years Trainability: Easy to train ...