_Various running stories, especially those funny ones, are really enjoyed by many people because they actually happened in real situations. During running competitions, various unusual things like an attack of birds and goats and verbal abuse from one runner to another really happened to a runner named, “Bigeasy.”

Another funny running story experienced by Ryan Chung, a 13-year old runner, was during his participation in the 1000m running event. An old participant in the competition sarcastically said, “Run, Forest, run!” because he was already behind Ryan. Ryan just kept on running when suddenly, a few minutes later, he realised that the old man had stumbled and fallen!

A story shared by “ahabchaser” is also a humorous one that occurred in Hong Kong (HK). According to this runner, he was running along with his five-month old son in HK when suddenly he encountered different types of wild animals, including a cobra, banana spider and monkeys. Numerous other locals in Hong Kong, witnessing her super fast running to avoid those animals, laughed, and one woman even scolded her for pushing her baby so fast!

“Kimmi” has an interesting and funny idea about running, which is about running shoes and how people run in them. This runner focuses on the shoes of his opponents during competitions and found that the most common shoes used are those with heavy features, including basketball trainers and cross trainers!

A man launched a Fun Run charity event aimed to generate funds and publicity for those suffering from asthma in Acton, a place where pollution is prevalent. He is blamed for the deaths of 10 asthmatic people who died during the event.

Mr. Charles Baker, the event organiser stated that his idea was “just a wheeze.” Over 200 people, mostly of which are asthma sufferers, joined the fun run event on Saturday. The runners ran for about three miles while German Shepherd and Rottweiler dogs chased them.

"It was a fun day out," said Mr. Baker, who was formerly in trouble for being involved in another silly event he organised in which he formed a wheelchair race across a rope bridge that crosses a valley.

"We have tried to get the police involved on a number of occasions, but they just say they can't arrest a man for trying to raise money for charity,” said Councillor John Peptalk against Mr. Baker. Peptalk said he was aware of Baker’s intolerance toward people who are gay, dark-skinned, or disabled.

Charles Baker apologised to the bereaved family of the 10 victims, and promised to initiate a petition against the companies whose products, including inhalers, did not succeed in keeping the asthmatic runners alive.

Currently, Charles Baker is planning a football match to generate funds intended for an anti-racism charity, wherein a team of white men will be dressed as gollywogs and will play versus the team of autistic prostitutes.

_Running is an inexpensive and very effective form of exercise. It can be done anywhere at any time, and is excellent for invigorating the body. Running does not only help to improve fitness, it is also good in relieving stress. Studies show that healthy people who exercise frequently are happier than others who do not. Running is an easy way to maintain a healthy body and a sound mind.

Here are some hilarious accounts about running that you can share with other running buddies. Running keeps a person in shape. Round is a shape, so running makes a person round. Running, therefore, does not make one fit. The benefit you get from running almost every day is that, in case you get into an accident and then die, at least you pass away healthier.

It is often irritating when you’ve run some distance and then realize that you are actually not fit enough, and it is already quite far to go back. If running helps burn calories, will running backwards cause a person to gain more weight?

A year ago, a person became a member of a running club and spent some money to lose weight.

It is not right to criticize a person unless you’ve stepped and walked in their shoes. In this case, by the time you criticize that person, you’ve already reached a safe distance and you still have their shoes as a bonus.

_It gives you the opportunity to have a good time and you might get hooked once you engage in this hobby. In spite of taking preventive measures to avoid injury, runners often get pains and aches. One of the common running injuries is the so-called ‘plantar fasciitis.’

Plantar fasciitis refers to a sore inflammatory state of the foot, largely due to extreme wearing of the plantar fascia, which holds the foot’s arches. Another cause of this injury could be biomechanical defects that stimulate malformed pronation. The pain is typically felt at the bottom of the heel, and is oftentimes most severe during the day’s initial steps. It is usually associated with extensive weight bearing periods and/or abrupt changes in activity or weight bearing. Weight gain, obesity, and jobs that necessitate a great deal of walking on tough surfaces, inactivity, as well as shoes with little or no support, are all affiliated with the inflammatory condition.

Throughout the United Kingdom, plantar fasciitis was previously referred to as ‘a dog's heel’. The podiatrists of the United States commonly called it as ‘flip-flop disease.’ This circumstance oftentimes leads to a heel spur within the heelbone. In this state, it is not the spur that gives rise to the pain, but the condition itself.

One of the treatments for this condition is to evade open-back shoes, flip-flops, sandals, and other shoes with no lifted heels. To relieve inflammation and pain, patients can take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin.

_ Running is a strenuous kind of sport that involves the muscular part of the body. During the running activity, most runners experience different injuries.

In order to prevent injury that you might sustain during the course of running, you must consider your health. Before venturing into running, consult first a doctor to examine your health and level of fitness. Determine how much your body can tolerate the stress that running can cause. Next, be aware that you must have the proper shoes and clothes when running. Wearing shoes that have lost their durability and cushioning may lead to new injury and may aggravate existing problems. You should also be conscious about your running style as this may also cause injuries. Consider also the surfaces that are appropriate for running so as not to overstrain the foot, legs, hips and back. While running, apply a sun-block cream to the skin or stay away from too much exposure to the sun. This may not strain the muscles but it can cause irritation to the skin. Good nutrition and a well-balanced diet should also be observed if you wish to run. The importance of eating foods that are high in carbohydrates to sustain the needed energy, and the importance of drinking lots of water to prevent dehydration, cannot be over-emphasised.

To prevent re-injury, rest and ease back into training with water running and cycling, or use an elliptical trainer. Remember that progress takes time and that overstraining is the main cause of injury.

There are a lot of funny stories told by runners concerning their day to day running activities. There is one particular story where a man related a funny anecdote. One day, while taking a run near the seashore, he was suddenly hit on the head. Turning around, he saw a big black bird flying over him. The bird suddenly attacked him and he freaked put. Shocked, he ran as fast as he could. After the incident, he never had the nerve to run through that place again for weeks.

There is also a scary anecdote about a man running near the Bike Path route. A cemetery stands at the left side of the road. The first section is all woods-future expansion area with no street lights on the dark side. When the man came upon this section one morning, a vehicle suddenly came up on his right with the headlights casting him along the fence line. The car was moving closer and the scary stranger moved along the fence towards him. He gasped and ran off the path a few steps ahead. Then he realised he was just daydreaming

Another funny story is about a man who runs with a new iPod Nano at hand. As he ran along a dark gravel path, he reached for his iPod to change the track. He did not notice then that he was running crookedly in a different path in. He ran into a ditch, hit a tree, and fell down.

_Snapping hip syndrome is a physical condition characterised by a snapping feeling when the hip is extended or flexed. This may be accompanied by a popping noise and discomfort or pain. Through rest and less activity, the pain usually subsides. This kind of injury is commonly seen in runners, gymnasts, soccer players, horse riders, ballet and tango dancers.

The injury is associated with other symptoms, such as audible snapping noise as the tendon of the hip moves from flexion to extension. Less than a 1/3 of patients feel the pain when snapping, but after the extended exercise, pain or discomfort may occur. Common causes include repetitive and physically hard movements, as well as heavy weightlifting or too much running that cause excessive thickening of the tendons in the hip region.

If the condition is painless, there is no further worry or concern. Correcting the abnormalities is the goal of treatment in order to prevent recurrence. Self-treatment may also be administered, following the HI-RICE procedure: Hydration, Ibuprofen (medication given), Rest (to regain strength), Ice (cold compress to relieve swelling), Compression, and Elevation. These should be performed within 48-72 hours of the injury. If self-treatment does not work, consult a health professional. Other treatments and diagnostic procedures include ultrasound, MRI, injections based treatments, surgical treatment (if necessary), and physical therapy that will serve as rehabilitation after the surgery. In some instances, the rehabilitative measures take 6-8 weeks prior to the surgery and therapy.

_Shin Splints is a term that commonly refers to the painful inflammation of the muscles around the shins. This condition is frequently caused by jumping and running, and it mends slowly. The medical name for Shin Splints is the medial tibial syndrome.

The symptoms of this condition are tenderness all over the shin, pains in the lower leg, swelling, pain in the feet or toes when bent downwards, and inflammation of the shin. Overpronation is one factor that usually induces shin splits. Pronation happens when a foot becomes flat when weight is employed. An ordinary foot flattens out slightly, which is normal in ordinary foot motion. Overpronation takes place when a foot gets overly flattened out, making the foot turn inwards.

There are a few tips to follow for athletes who suffer from shin splints. Use cold or ice therapy in the early phases, especially when it is extremely painful. This therapy helps reduce inflammation and pain. The lower leg muscles must be stretched, particularly the tibialis posterior, which is associated with shin splints. Put shock-absorbing innersoles in the shoes because it helps lessen the impact and shock transmitted to the lower leg, mostly when running on firm surfaces.

To detect the causes of this condition, a doctor may prescribe a bone scan or an X-ray. Bone scanning will determine the bone areas that point to probable stress fractures and other problems in the bones. Likewise, an X-ray can spot fractures and discover long stress fractures.

Running is an endurance sport that more often than not takes place on a track in hot weather. When it comes to clothing, it is important for runners, especially beginners, to choose proper clothing for their own good and comfort.

Running clothes start from the shoes. It is very important to choose a proper, good pair of running shoes that suit your feet. Avoid wearing old and unfit running shoes because they may cause discomfort and injury.

Next is the top clothing. Choose clothes that make you feel comfortable and match the weather, like a loose shirt. Dry-fit, air-cool and sweat-guard shirts with comfortable fit are also advisable since they have fabrics best suited to hot weather. Wearing a long-sleeve shirt and/or jacket on the upper body, with a thermal hat on your head may help your body to keep warm while performing your running exercise during the cold weather. For women, it is advisable to wear good quality sports bras, which are good to replace after 72 washes.

For the accessories, avoid using 100-percent cotton socks for this may result in blisters. Use synthetic-blend running socks instead. You may also use loose jogging pants or shorts for an easy and free running experience. For men, it is important to wear undershorts like boxers or cycling shorts. Most importantly, wear little clothing, for you will be running a long distance. You don’t need to over-style because it will make you feel uncomfortable while running.

Coaching advice is commonly based on a theory of why specific actions work, or on facts of how certain actions work. Advice from some personal fitness coaches and trainers can be categorised into two classifications: evidence-based approach and theory-based approach. An example would be that a person who runs with ideal style, technique and form will be more effective and faster than a runner who does not have those. This challenges the trainer, personal fitness expert or runner to pursue their own running style. What is thought to be the ideal running style is arguable and may be based on incomplete information, subjective data and/or expert opinion.

There is increasing information on the subject of what good running should be like. The two of the most developed concepts are the Chi Running and the Pose Technique of Running. These programmes have training programmes on video, books and internet sites.

The Pose technique of running was formulated by Nicholas Romanov. The ideal pose is with the runner poised on his support. This technique is designed to prevent excessive joint strains. Athletes use this technique by landing on the midfoot, and with the use of hamstring muscles, they withdraw the foot from the ground. The technique is simple but it needs the athlete’s dedication in order to train him to perfect the pose running technique.