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Feb 6, 2013

Infographic: Running Facts

I know that running is not for everyone, but for those who are inclined (even just a tiny bit) to engage in this fitness activity, here are some interesting facts you may want to consider even before you start.  I must admit, I just took to running without knowing most of these things, particularly about that blood-squirting thing...makes me cringe.  That would have scared me anyway, so I'm just glad I didn't know.

Good news for those couch potatoes who are thinking of doing any form of exercise.  The mind is really a powerful tool.  It says in the middle of this infographic that just thinking about doing some activity already increases your heart rate in anticipation.  See, you're probably already burning an infinitesimal amount of energy by just thinking.  Duh...no wonder I get hungry when I think too much hahaha!  


For those who can, do break that inertia and run...or move...or something.  

Sports Injuries - Running | The Facts and the Figures [Infographic]


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29 comments:

  1. VeraFebruary 6, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    Interesting facts! Sa bigat ko, ang daming calories mabuburn ko, hehe. :)

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  2. Lady Anne Bitamor AbitFebruary 7, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    Very informative! I haven't jog for a month already. huhuhu! I can already feel the bulges. Thanks again for the motivation Aileen!

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  3. Dominique GohFebruary 7, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    Cool infographics. I haven't really been running as not that keen on it but am trying Zumba at the moment.

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  4. Max GalangFebruary 7, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    like your infographics; i couldn't run but i try to walk every morning pagkaalis ng mga kids ko for school

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  5. Maan LaxaFebruary 7, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    I'm imagining the blood squirting. Not good! Haha!

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  6. Michelle V. CabanasFebruary 7, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    That's a very creative way of putting it. Lalo na ang blood squirting, parang ayaw ko na tuloy mag run. haha! :-)

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  7. ElizOFFebruary 7, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    I love your info-graphics on running. I used to run a lot in college even though i didn't enjoy it. I do other kinds of exercise nowadays; tae kwon do, spin, power workouts, zumba; I get a lot of exercise. :-)
    BTW, I forgot to add my blog to this week's bc list, a visit would be appreciated.
    Eliz

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  8. DaddyAllanFebruary 8, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    Thanks for the info. I am really trying my best to get back not running but jogging in the morning.

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  9. MarikristiFebruary 8, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    It takes 3 months for the heart to recover??? That's a scary thought. -Jellybelly

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  10. Aileen_AFebruary 9, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    I think that's for long runs like the 18 to 42 K runs. That is why it is important for marathoners and ultra marathoners to be really sure they are fit and the heart can endure that kind of activity. That's also why training is really important and you just don't decide to run that kind of distance. As for me, 5K lang hehehe

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  11. Aileen_AFebruary 9, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    As long as the heart is inside it won't squirt blood like that naman siguro hehehe.

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  12. Aileen_AFebruary 9, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    Zumba is great! It's an excellent cardio workout.

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  13. Aileen_AFebruary 9, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    Jogging is running. Basically no difference, although a fast run is no longer called jogging but sprinting as in the meter dash. :-)

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  14. MarieFebruary 9, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    I have tried other workouts, but running is much easier for me. I tried insanity by shawn T and I was thinking how far my blood would squirt doing that in a minute (kaloka ang training na ito. But, I havent done much workout lately. After the bliss of promising myself to run 3-4 k four times a week, I ended up (for the past week and the other past weeks hehe) with nada, zilch. May bukas pa naman hehe

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  15. Gven-Rose MabiniFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    I missed my morning jogging for more a week now i hope i can get back soon...Rosemarie/Gven-Rose

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  16. kat centenoFebruary 10, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    I love the info on how many calories are burned running. If only I have a good running shoes. Can you make a blog post on ideal running shoes, brands and price points? :D

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  17. krystyna quimpoFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    thanks for the info sis. very helpful

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  18. KrizzaFebruary 10, 2013 at 11:13 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing all those info Sis! It pays that we have a co blogger here who is so much into healthy activities. At least, we could discover something new each week. Love that info graphics, too. :)

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  19. Ron LeybaFebruary 11, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    I am experiencing pain at the back of my heel, They told me its because of high uric acid. :(

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  20. Meikah Ybañez-DelidFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    The infographic is very informative. Thanks for sharing. I vow to move a lot this year really - walk, brisk walk, jog, and then run! :D

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  21. anneleiaFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    walking and running have a big difference in burning calories. that must be something i should set on my mind.

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  22. Kwento Ni TotoFebruary 11, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    Interesting infographics. Now, it give me more reason to do running again.

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  23. RoseFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    This is one thing that I will surely do now that I determined to start doing the healthy habit of moving more (hindi basta fingers lang with all the computer work that we do.. haha).

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  24. Khimbyrlee EerlrybmihkFebruary 12, 2013 at 11:55 PM

    This is a very informative post. I learned a lot from this like the injuries among runners. I think I have shin splits because I run on hard surfaces. What is the remedy for this?

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  25. PhilFebruary 13, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    One big mac would need a 5mile run that's just crazy still fast food isn't the best thing to eat

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  26. Pinay RicamoraFebruary 18, 2013 at 4:13 AM

    Actually, among the things that caught my attention were injuries due to sports... also because my hubby is an Orthopedic surgeon and I read MRIs and I see many sports related injuries esp. of the knee. Just make sure to take care like the proper warm-up and cool-down exercises and proper gear, etc.

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  27. JanuaryFebruary 18, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    Saving the infographics on my pc. Thanks for sharing them Ms. Aileen. Hope to get back to running this week. :)

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  28. macedotavaresAugust 30, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    "Run" is not an adjective. It's a verb. Or even a noun. But not an adjective.

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  29. Aileen_AAugust 31, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    You're right...the infographic makers missed that one...and so did I. Thanks for pointing that one out. :-)

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