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2. Barefoot running - Wikipedia

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   Scientists studying runners' foot motions have observed striking differences between habitually shod runners (wearing shoes) and barefoot runners. The foot of habitually shod runners typically lands with an initial heel strike, while the foot of a barefoot runner lands with a more springy step on the middle, or on the ball of the foot. [1]

3. Running - Wikipedia

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   While running, it is best to pay attention to how one's body feels. If a runner is gasping for breath or feels exhausted while running, it may be beneficial to slow down or try a shorter distance for a few weeks. If a runner feels that the pace or distance is no longer challenging, then the runner may want to speed up or run farther. [63]

4. Long-distance running - Wikipedia

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   A long-distance runner's running economy is their steady state requirement for oxygen at specific speeds and helps explain differences in performance for runners with very similar aerobic capacities. This is often measured by the volume of oxygen consumed, either in liters or milliliters, per kilogram of body weight per minute (L/kg/min or mL ...

5. Marathon - Wikipedia

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   Competitors during the 2014 Orlen Warsaw Marathon Aerial view of runners in the Kigali International Peace Marathon in Rwanda, 2019 Participant at the 2016 Boston Marathon. The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of 42,195 metres (c. 26 mi 385 yd), [1] usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes ...

6. Ultramarathon - Wikipedia

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   Many ultramarathons have significant obstacles, such as inclement weather, elevation change, or rugged terrain. Usually, there are aid stations, whether every lap of a track, small road or trail loop courses, or extending up to perhaps 20 to 35 kilometres (12 to 22 mi), where runners can replenish food and drink supplies or take a short break.

7. Rum-running - Wikipedia

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   CG-100, a typical 75-foot patrol boat Rum-runner Linwood set afire to destroy evidence Pacific Coast offshore rum-runner Malahat, a five-masted schooner. At the start, the rum-runner fleet consisted of a ragtag flotilla of fishing boats, such as the schooner Nellie J. Banks, excursion boats, and small merchant craft. As prohibition wore on, the ...