What the different types of running equipment are and where they are made

It seems to me that there are even more types of running gear and equipment available each time I pay a visit to my local sports shop. Running brands are just constantly looking for ways to improve a person's athletic performance by trying and testing out new types of fabric and material and high tech equipment that will help give them the boost that they need. Every time I go to sports shops I immediately feel the sense of excitement build up inside me as if I'm about to start running a race! They literally have everything running wise nowadays and sometimes I feel like I could easily buy the whole shop! These are a few of my favourite running equipment and gear that I find really beneficial to my running.

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Treadmills:
I personally find that a treadmill is a fantastic piece of running equipment. It is ideal for when it's lashing rain or stormy outside. I also use it for when I want to run at a certain pace or incline as I'm able to easily adjust it by pressing the buttons on the screen. It also helps me work on my running form as I can focus on my running technique in the mirror and make sure that I'm running upright and correctly. I also find that it helps improve my leg speed and mental toughness especially when you just have yourself in the mirror to stare at! I do a treadmill running session once every week. Although treadmills were originally invented in 1818 to be used as a form of punishment in prisons, the first consumer treadmill was invented by a man named William Staub from Philadelphia in the late 1960s.

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Garmin Watches:
Another one of my must have running equipment. There are so many different types of Garmin watches but the one that I have is called the Garmin Forerunner 25. I find it so useful as it allows me to keep record of my total distance, my pace per kilometre, my total calories burned, and my time. It also beeps to inform me whether I'm ahead of my target pace, behind it, or on target. The Garmin company is based in Switzerland and was originally founded by Min Kao and Gary Burrell in  the year 1989. It is now an American multinational technology company.

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Spikes:
I love running on a track in spikes! They are so nice and light that you feel like you're just bouncing along the track effortlessly! They are also so handy during cross country races as they help prevent you from slipping in the mud and give you a better grip when running on tough and hilly terrain. I have a pair of New Balance Cross Country Spikes and also a pair of Saucony Middle Distance Track spikes for the 800m and 1500m. They are much better for running races than normal running shoes as they allow to run faster and lighter and up on your toes. Joseph William Foster invented the first original pair of running spikes in the year 1890. He was from the United Kingdom.

How the sport of running has changed over the years

Running, in my opinion, has changed massively over the past few years. What once started off as a simple form of exercise has now developed into a very popular sporting discipline that is a huge part in major sporting competitions such as the Olympics.

In the earlier years, running or jogging as it used to be mainly known as, was just a way to keep fit and all it involved was putting on a pair of running shoes and then going for a quick jog around the block.

Thanks to big developments in science and technology, the sport of running has improved massively in the past few years and there are constantly new training techniques and tips being uploaded on the internet in order to make you able to run faster and longer with less effort.

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Examples of developments in science and technology include the invention of high tech running watches such as the Garmin Running Watches and Fit Bit Watches. There are also a large number of health and running apps available to be downloaded on phones or iPods. All of these inventions mean that runners are now able to track all their runs and calculate their total distance, heart-rate, calories burned, and pace per mile/kilometre.

As well as that, there are also new ways of scientifically training for running including what is known as the VO2 Max Test. This test figures out the maximum amount of oxygen that your body can consume and how efficient your muscles are able to work. It involves recording  your CO2 production, and oxygen consumption. The results from this will then give you your VO2 Max, approximate lactate threshold, and your heart rate max.

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Running shoes and clothes have also changed hugely over the years. The sports brands such as Nike, Adidas, New Balance, and Reebok have introduced excellent new running clothes to the market. The fabric is now much lighter and suitable for running and lycra fabric is very popular amongst many runners. There are new types of gear such as compression socks and sleeves that help the blood flow and stop your legs from swelling.

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Due to the discovery of the fact that there are 3 different running shoe types, trainers have now been created to suit all running types. The 3 running types are neutral pronation, over pronation and supination. I over pronate which means that I always go for motion control running shoes as they help to support the inner sides of my feet. People who have a supination tend to choose cushioning running shoes whereas neutral pronators are most likely to for running shoes that have plenty of stability.

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