While folks from the early 20th century might have enjoyed the turkey trot dance. Today, it’s more likely to refer to an annual Thanksgiving footrace. But, what is a Turkey Trot and should you be interested? A turkey trot is an annual footrace held on Thanksgiving Day. It is typically a shorter race and may …
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Competing in a long-distance running race is difficult enough by itself; however, when you round a corner and find yourself dealing with active hecklers, the situation can get aggravating. No one likes to be heckled, but belligerent race hecklers can be particularly difficult to handle. Running hecklers are people who shout insults or distractions at …
Drinking a beer after a race is a popular activity many runners participate in. However, is this activity for fun, or is there a scientific reason runners enjoy this beverage after such an intense activity? Why do runners drink beer after a race, exactly? Runners drink beer after a race to celebrate the culmination of …
After marathon runners complete the race, they typically cover themselves in a shiny foil blanket. This blanket isn’t there just to be flashy, it actually has a practical use. So why do runners get shiny foil blankets after a race? Runners get shiny foil blankets after a race because their body temperatures plummet once they …
When watching a race, you may notice that runners lean forward as they approach the finish line. Is there a reason, or are they just trying to win “by a nose”? Runners lean forward at the finish line because it can make the difference between winning and coming in second. Most race rules state that …
