Everybody knows that athletics includes competitive running, throwing, jumping and race walking. But only a few know that this group also involves rood running and cross country. Many of these sports were used for training and competitively even in ancient times. Officially track and field dates back to the 8th century B.C., when athletes began competing in running and other exercises during the Olympic games in Greece. Relatively modern format of athletic contests is characteristic of Europe’s late 18th century. And the first athletic club was created in 1850s in London. It organized the competitions and oversaw that the association rules were observed.
In Russia these sports originated in late 1800s with the establishing an athletic society in the suburbs of St. Petersburgh. Since then track and field has become one of the most popular and mass-followed kinds of sport in this country. Probably this is due to the fact that no expensive equipment is required. All a sportsman needs is comfortable clothing and footgear. And that’s why I love this sport. When early in the morning you run out of your house and proceed across the garden nearby or walk along the river at the end of your duty day all the troubles seem to dissolve in the air. Only the hasteless jogging and the word around you seem to exist. You don’t have to worry about what passers-by would think of you or how your boss would react. You can just relax and have fun. And the benefit for your health as well.
Most of athletics are cardio training exercises. There are definitely strength building sports, such as shot put or hammer throwing. But the latter are professional disciplines requiring special training, whereas race running is available for all, even for hobbyists.
In Russia these sports originated in late 1800s with the establishing an athletic society in the suburbs of St. Petersburgh. Since then track and field has become one of the most popular and mass-followed kinds of sport in this country. Probably this is due to the fact that no expensive equipment is required. All a sportsman needs is comfortable clothing and footgear. And that’s why I love this sport. When early in the morning you run out of your house and proceed across the garden nearby or walk along the river at the end of your duty day all the troubles seem to dissolve in the air. Only the hasteless jogging and the word around you seem to exist. You don’t have to worry about what passers-by would think of you or how your boss would react. You can just relax and have fun. And the benefit for your health as well.
Most of athletics are cardio training exercises. There are definitely strength building sports, such as shot put or hammer throwing. But the latter are professional disciplines requiring special training, whereas race running is available for all, even for hobbyists.