Why is it that runners run in the track and field in counter-clock wise?
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I fell on my tailbone and I have track meet coming up?
WOW! I can not believe that one has answered this question correctly. Internationally this was the Brits fault because of the breeze off the ocean most runners wanted the wind at their backs. Since the markings for exchange zone have to be consistent for any type of state, national or World records all the tracks have to marked the same way, thus all are now like the Brits with the wind at their backs. Now all track marking and exchange zones are set for counter-clock wise running.bcuz that's how they count the laps...
There is no logical explanation.
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thats like asking why people talk....they just doWhere can I find a good workout plan for runners?
It takes into account the fact that a larger percentage of the population is right handed and running counter-clockwise is simply the easier way to run for them as more force can be applied using the arm swing.When i run i sing random songs in my head dose any one Else do that?
because track geometry, direction of travel, etc., are set by international agreement to ensure comparability of timesmore natural, with runners passing the observer in the way most people, and especially the folks in charge of track and field regulations, read and organize chronological time (that's left-to-right, if you're in need of a visual). Needing to choose one for the sake of standardizing international competitions
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