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Running a Race

1. Introduction

Running a Race is a web quest project to help you get into the mode of training for a big race.
If you are not already a runner I hope that this webquest opens your eyes to the world of running.

Researchers believe that running started millions of years ago with our ape like ancestors. They believe that our ancestors would set out running to find food, and beat other animals to the daily find. Considering how we were in the beginning we have evolved so much over time into the strong performers that we are today.

Some of the features that help humans run fast are:

- The skull has some features that help prevent the body from overheating
- Shorter forearms make it easier for the upper body to counterbalance the lower body during running.
- Large surface areas in the hip, knee, and ankle joints help with shock absortion.
- The arrangement of bones in the human foot creates a stable arch to help runners push off the ground more efficiently.

Have you always wanted to accomplish a race? Or are you a runner looking to take it to the next level?
This project will assist you in accomplishing your personal goals.

Let's hit the pavement and trails!!

The state curriculums for physical education in elementary education is as follows:
(a) Physical education shall be taught as required under § § 4.21(e)(5) and (f)(8), 4.22(c)(7) and 4.23(c)(9) (relating to elementary education: primary and intermediate levels; middle level education; and high school education).
(b) The physical education program must be adapted for students who are medically unable to participate in the regular physical education program.
(c) The physical education program shall provide coeducational instruction, except that separation by sex may be permitted in courses involving contact sports. Separation by sex may not be used to exclude students of either sex from participating in any physical education instruction.
(d) In addition to physical education instruction under subsections (a)—(c), students of both sexes shall have equal access in interscholastic and intramural athletic programs to all of the following:
(1) School facilities.
(2) Coaching and instruction.
(3) Scheduling of practice time and games.
(4) Number of activities at each level of competition.
(5) Equipment, supplies and services.
(6) Funding appropriate to the sport.
(e) School districts may sponsor coeducational teams in interscholastic and intramural sports programs.
(f) Interscholastic and intramural teams playing contact sports may be separated by sex, but this subsection may not be used to exclude students of either sex from participating in a sport.

2. Task:
For this project you should set a personal goal to accomplish in the field of running. This goal should be based on what you know that you can already achieve. You will have one month to track your progress and try to reach your goal.

Example: If you can run a mile in 20 minutes, then set a goal to run a mile in 10 minutes.

Please be safe while participating in this project and remember that it is important to be realistic with yourself when setting your goal.
Make note that if you achieve your goal earlier than the month given, set a new goal, and reach for the stars!

3. Process
How can you achieve these goals you ask?
Copy the link below into your internet browser to find 35 tips on becoming a better runner:
http://www.madetorun.com/training/35-ways-to-become-a-better-runner/

You will be in charge of logging your monthly thoughts, and success stories in journal form. You should be prepared to discuss your monthly overview with the class.

Based on the 35 ways to become a better runner from the above link please ask yourself the following questions and make note of their answers in your journal.

1. What were the top 5 tips that helped you accomplish your goals?
2. Over the next month explain how you felt after training at the end of each week.
3. What did you learn about yourself over the past month? Explain.

Below are some other sites that you may find helpful in your running venture:
http://run-down.com/tips/index.php
http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/09/03/five-tips-for-running-your-first-race/
http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/09/12/100-beginner-running-tips/
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/tips/index.shtml

4. Evaluation
You will be graded as an individual on this project. Grades will not be based on whether you actually achieve your goal, but by your honesty about which goals you did meet.

- Your journal that you are going to write in daily over the month will be worth 50% of your grade. You will use this to write your thoughts and jot down a daily assessment as to where you think you stand in terms of your goal.

- Another 25% of your grade will be based on the answers to the questions throughout this web quest.

- The last 25% of your grade will be based on a 3 page paper that you are going to write on your overall experience.

5. Conclusion
ARE YOU READY?
GET SET,
GO!!!

HAVE FUN AND GOOD LUCK!!

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