Final Draft Chapter 1

The Basic Knowledge of Running

And its

Different Benefits and Motivations

A Research Paper Presented to

Mr. Dustin Celestino of the English Resource Center

Asia Pacific College

Magallanes, Makati

In Partial Fulfillment

Of the Requirements for the Course

RESWRIT-Research Writing

Irwin B. Ricardo

February 2013

Chapter 1

Introduction

A.      Background of the Study

In recent years, running becomes one of the trendiest fitness activities of people all over the world. The main reason people run is because of the health benefits it provides. Some of the health benefits of running are healthy heart, battling Osteoporosis, a stronger immune system and to burn unwanted fats to name some.  (http://running.about.com/od/runningforbeginners/a/whatisrunning.htm) Running is a strong outlet to support and live a low stress life. It also provides the health awareness to live a healthy lifestyle. Running changes the lifestyle of people in terms of fitness and well being, running provides a better outlook of a healthy future than those who do not run. Studies show that runners find it easier to sleep at night rather than those who do not run.

The popularity of running worldwide leads to the increasing growth of runners in different age groups. Running can be classified as Casual Running, Treadmill Running, Racing/Competition Running and Trail Running. Another type of running that is gaining popularity is the Barefoot running. Studies shows that Barefoot Running can help reduce injuries on the feet and strengthen the muscles, tendons and ligaments of the foot. (http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2012/02/16/barefoot-running)  Most runners participate in one or some of these running types.  These runners have their own reasons and motivation to start running.

Multimedia affects the awareness of people towards running. The Olympics was televised worldwide and Earth/nature awareness runs or marathons are covered by various multimedia outlets. With this much awareness it is not impossible to invite people to run.

               

In spite the health benefits running can provide, people tend to find other benefits and motivation to run. Whether people choose to run for health purposes, to make friends or just because running can make people feel good, the fact is that running is a good thing. With the many mental, physical and health benefits of running it is the personal preference of the runner to choose his or her motivation.

Running can provide many benefits especially in the health and wellbeing of the individual. As one of the simplest and easiest form of exercise, can there be more reasons why people run asides from the health benefits? With health benefits as major reason to run, are there more motivations for people to be running?

               

This research paper focuses on the different benefits and motivations of running besides the health benefits running can provide.

B.      Statement of the Problem

This research aims to answer the questions:

1.       What are the different benefits of running besides the health benefits running can provide?

2.       Are there other motivations for people to run besides health benefits?

C.      Significance of the Study

Future and Casual Runners

This research would able to orient runners the basic knowledge of running and its benefits. This research expects the runners to be aware that there are more reasons to run asides from the health benefits running can offer. This research expects to encourage runners to run and be a fan of the sport and inform them about the other benefits and motivations of running.

               

                Running Instructors and P.E. Teachers

This research will assist running instructors and P.E. teachers concerning the fundamentals of running and impart that knowledge to their students. This research provides information to educate the instructors and teachers about the benefits of running. This paper can help the instructors and provide knowledge about the other benefits of running asides from the health benefits.

                Athletes

Athletes have the highest knowledge about running; these athletes are the idols of those people who run. As role models, athletes can help impart the information to their fans about the different motivation and benefits of running asides from health benefits and can encourage their fans to start running. This research will help the athletes to further increase their knowledge about the other motivations and benefits of running.

                Future Researchers

This research can help future researchers as a potential reference due to the given information of this study about other potential benefits and motivations of running. This research can help future researchers the knowledge of the different benefits and motivations in running asides from health.

D.      Scope and Delimitation

Running is now one of trendiest fitness activities; this research covers the basic knowledge about running and the different motivation and benefits running can provide asides from the commonly known reason for running which is health.

E.       Materials and Methods

The information used in this research was based on internet articles which are related to running. The researcher intention is to inform the readers about the fundamental knowledge of running as well as the other motivations and benefits of running besides from health.

Surveys and interviews will be conducted to random people with or without experience in running. This is to support relevant and related information about the rise of popularity of running and its awareness to the people as well as to know the reasons why they run and what do they expect to gain in running.

Interviews will be conducted to doctors and runners to know the other benefits and motivation in running. This is to support that aside from the health benefits, there are more reasons and motivations why people should run.