Innovation time was very meaningful to me. It really helped me set aside day eery week to progress my projects and help produce good blogs. Without Innovation time, I would not have been able to get this far into my project and complete my goals. The most meaningful part of my Innovation work was having the resources to find more information and have time to research and complete my project. Below is the link attached to my Ted Talk presentation.
https://docs.google.com/a/bcacs.org/presentation/d/1u08upASkKd5zPkRkngxmi7DP2UNkbXSEPyVz4bHQRG8/edit?usp=sharing
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I am completely done with my project, now. I just finished my Ted Talk presentation, and I will be presenting at the of May. It has been a long time, but everything is finally complete. My Running Log is complete and attached below. This is most likely going to be the last blog. My project is now going to help others accomplish their running goals, which was my goal. I have definitely grown as a researcher in so many ways. I am very happy with how everything has turned out, and I cannot wait for what the future holds.
My project has finally come to an end. I have tested many factors which could affect your running performance, contacted an expert, and blogged each experience. I will be presenting my Ted Talk on Thursday, May 25, 2017. I have finished my first two slides of my Ted Talk: name and title and challenge. I am currently working on my "Learning" slide. I took some ideas from the previous two Ted Talks we have had recently (Jon and Chris), and I am improving mine after looking at their's.
The project is continuing as I have continued to learn new information found on running websites, which has helped me grow as a learner. This week I am going to list the top 5 most comfortable, women's shorts for you running. The Lululemon Run Women's Speed Short 2.5 Inch is a $58 short. with a back zippered pocket, so you can carry around some important things during your run. Up next is the Nike WOmen's Dry Tempo 3-Inch Running Short, which is listed at $4. This short's material (Dri-FIT fabric) helps to retrieve the sweat off of your body quicker than other shorts. It is also very breathable. The Under Armour Women's Fly-By Running Shorts, listed at $25, are very comfy, breathable shorts, which allow you to run without feeling discomfort or suffocated. The Oakley Women's Crunch & Burn 2.0 Training Shorts, listed at $28, come in at number 4 with a thick waistband, allowing for a more secure short that doesn't fall, and amazing material which emits the sweat off your body all through your run. Lastly, the Aspics Women's Everyday Short ($40) is a very lightweight, breathable short, which is amazing for distance runners!
Site: http://www.bestproducts.com/fitness/clothing/g789/womens-running-shorts/? The project is continuing as I have continued to learn new information found on running websites, which has helped me grow as a learner. Due to injuring my leg, I will not be able to post my running stats for each week, until May 10, 2017. So, I will be holding off my final "real" running week until then, which I will complete my last week (Running Week 20) about how different shoes can affect your running performance. Therefore, for the next 2-4 weeks, I will just be summarizing new information I find--each week will be about a different aspect. This week I am going to be talking about the most efficient breathing techniques when running. These are some of the ideas I interpreted: - Determine if you are a chest breather or belly breather. - If when you breathe your chest goes up and down, then you are a chest breather. - If when you breather your stomach goes up and down, then you are a belly breather. - If you are either a belly or cheat breather, then start with breathing in for 3s and exhaling out for 2s. - Try to have your feet hit the floor at each beat, making then in-sync with each other. - Gradually decrease the amount of time you take to improve your rhythm. Site:
http://www.runnersworld.com/running-tips/running-on-air-breathing-technique My project is still growing as I have continued to fix my running habits according to new information found on running websites, which also helped me grow as a learner by applying the new information to my running. This week I will be discussing the best shoes to wear for supiniators (I.e. The opposite of pronators). Over supiniators have their feet roll outward as they run, unlike inward like pronators. These people have high arches, which demands good arch support, as well as good cushioning. The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine and Road Runner Sports have helped pick out this list of the best shoes for supination. The shoes are the following: Asics Gel-Nimbus 11, Brooks Glycerin 8, Mizuno Wave Rider 13, Newton Runnning Gravity, Nike Zoom Vomero-4, and Saucony ProGrid Triumph 7. These shoes provide both amazing arch support and cushioning, which prevent any shock-related injuries. These shoes' prices range from $100-$175, with a weight ranging from 8.6oz-12.6oz. Shoe: Women's Brooks Ghost Stats: Time: 0m 38s Distance: 0.15 miles Pace: 4m 16s Site:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/246373-the-best-affordable-running-shoes/ http://teamdoctorsblog.com/2012/07/22/video-tutorial-203-let-your-feet-rock-and-roll-with-this-exercise/ My project has continued to grow by fixing my running habits according to advice found on great running websites, which have helped me to grow as a learner by applying this new information to my running style. This week I am going to tell you how to correct your pronation. First, make sure your shoe has good cushion and arch support. This can be fixed by adding some arch support (fitted to your foot), gel cushions (found at your local stores), insoles, inserts, etc. A tip for buying your shoe is that you need to understand that the longer the distance you run, the more important your shoe is for you. For example, if you ever see marathon runners, they typically have the brand of shoes such as Brooks, Asics, Saucony, etc. This is because these shoes have been proven to be good running shoes. If you have a thin foot, don't buy a shoe that is too wide, vice versa. Make sure to buy a shoe that fits your foot comfortably both length and width wise. Lastly, if your shoe is worn down, buy a new pair, because that will only make your pronation worse. Shoe: Women's Brooks Ravenna 6
Stats: Time: 0m 38.2s Distance: 0.15 mi Pace: 4m 14s My project is continuing to grow by discovering and adjusting my running to advice found on great running websites, which have helped me to grow as a learner by applying these new information.
This week I am continuing with testing different shoes and see how they affect my running. I will be discussing the top 5 shoes which will help those who has over pronation. I, myself, have pronation, but it is not so severe to be classified as an over pronation. Pronation is when your foot tilts inward while you are walking or running. "It is the movement of the subtalar joint into eversion, dorsi flexion and abduction." Pronation typically have flat to low/medium arches. The first shoe is the Nike Lunarglide 7, which has great ventilation, arch support, and great for pronation. However, it doesn't always fit everyone; sizing is difficult. Next, the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 15 has great arch support and protection, especially for long runs. These shoes are known to help with over pronation, let alone moderate pronation. Brooks shoes are known for being very comfortable, supportive, and reasonably priced. However, they can be quite heavy because of its structure. The ASICS GT-2000 3 offers great support, cousin, and stability, except it has a narrow front (difficult for wide-footed people). The Saucony Omni 13 has an amazing stability, durability, and cushion, which is perfect for mild to severe pronators. But, the Omni 13 can be expensive. The last shoe is the ASICS GEL Foundation, which has great stability, support, cushion, and shock adsorbents. This shoe is similar to the Brooks, because they are, too, quite heavy. Below is an image of overpronation, pronation, neutral, supination, and over supination (I.e. The opposite of overpronation). Next week I will be talking about how to correct pronation. Site: http://runnerclick.com/best-running-shoes-for-over-pronation/ Shoe: Women's Brooks Ravenna 7 Stats: Time: 0m 38s Distance: 0.15 mi Pace: 4m 13s This Week I will be discussing the best running shoes to wear as of 2016. First we will start out with the brands, then I will go into specific shoes from the brands. The top brands are Nike, Adidas, Mizuno, New Balance, North Face, VASQUE, Hoka, Altra, Merrell, and Brooks (my personal favorite). The best Nike running shoe, this year, was the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 32. It is $110, has a 10mm drop, and weighs 10.8 oz. Next, we have the New Balance Vazee Pace. It is $110, 7.8 oz, and 6mm drop. The Mizuno Wave Enigma 5 is $150, weighs 10.9 oz, and has a 12mm drop. The Adaifas Supernove Sequence Boost 8 is $130, 11.9 oz, and 10mm. The North Face Ultra MT is $130, 10.4oz, and 8mm. The Vasque Pendulum II is $10, 10.2oz, 6mm. The Hoka Speedgoat is $140, 9.7oz, and 5mm drop. The Altra Lone Peak Neoshell is $150, 11.5oz, and 0mm drop. The Merell All Out Terra Ice Waterproof is $180, 12.8oz, and a 6mm drop. Lastly, my personal favorite, the Brooks Adrenaline ASR 12 GTX, which is $150, 11.8oz, and a 12mm drop. I love Brooks because they are super comfortable, provide great arch support, and assist my over-pronation issue. Below, I have included my stats (including the shoe I will be wearing this week) and the site, where I received all this information from. I have added one extra factor (i.e. breathing) to my project. My project is continuing to grow, as am I, by looking for more information--specifically shoes for this week. All of this new information from these websites has helped me with my research. I have continued to grow as a learner by applying these new information to me.
Shoe: Brooks Adrenaline Women's 16 GTX Stats: Time: 37.8 Distance: 0.15 mi Pace: 4m 12s Bibliography: Nyberg, Justin. "The Best Running Shoes of 2016." Outside Online. N.p., 27 Jan. 2017. . 03 Feb. 2017. This week I am conitinuing on how water affects your running. This week will be the last week I will be talking about how much water intake will abffect your running. I am focusing on how much water, on average, a person overall should drink. It is a good, general idea of drinking eight cups of water a day, but there is a more improved formula. If you are a female, multiply you weight by 0.31, and that is the amount of water you should drink. If you are a male, multiply you weight by 0.35, and that is the amount of water you should drink. Water is great for you because it helps maintain a good body temperature, cushions your joints, helps pass the waste out of your body, and let's flood be absorbed into your bloodstream. What would you like to see next week? Next week will be my final week on how water affects your running performance. I am growing by this research, and have continued to talk to my adviser for help (see blog posts for contact proof). My idea is continuing to grow, and I am also by educating myself and conducting weekly experiments on my own, seeing my progress. Below are some tables for reference. Site:
http://www.runnersworld.com/hydration-dehydration/drink-to-your-health Stats: time: 0m 37.3s distance: 0.15 miles pace: 4m 8.6s |
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