I am wondering just how popular running is and how much it has increased in popularity recently.
2006-12-03 03:13:56 · 11 answers · asked by Mark R 1 in Sports ➔ Running
not enough would be my answer im not from the uk but its the same everyware ,more and more children are becoming fat and its just a pity,the more out jogging and runnig the more heath the whole population becomes and as a result life insurance,car insurance and the like will all go down
2006-12-07 02:15:11 · answer #1 · answered by saoirseEIRE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its has increased over the last few years which is good for the country considering we are hosting the 2012 Olympics i am one of those who as been converted i never thought that i would take up running serious now i train in all weathers and also compete in races through the year including x country
2006-12-06 14:07:18 · answer #2 · answered by chef 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it has increased loads
i go running round my local resevior which it about 71/2 miles long and it improved my stamina for hockey and football
lots of my friends do running aswell
2006-12-03 11:25:06 · answer #3 · answered by tmswainyboy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Me, since 1983!
A bit slower now, of course. 5 1/2 minute miles back then!
2006-12-03 11:23:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 2.8 % of the population joggs daily
2006-12-03 11:16:04 · answer #5 · answered by Psycho Ali 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i do, if that helps. it depends on the time of year- there's always loads of runners about before the London Marathon
2006-12-04 07:34:09 · answer #6 · answered by Just me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, i never go running prefer to swim uses more muscles- running is boring
2006-12-03 11:15:45 · answer #7 · answered by HAYLEY B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i did but only in the summer i used to sometimes in the winter just to loosen my muscles up.
2006-12-03 11:17:00 · answer #8 · answered by andrew_hobbs92 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
60,01555421 excluding george who has a ingrowing toenail and can only walk
2006-12-03 11:17:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do occasionally but i dont know anyone else that does.
2006-12-06 12:42:02 · answer #10 · answered by Emilee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋