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Each lane starts about 6 degrees lower than the lane next to it. Runners can switch lanes in some races. Why do they switch, though, given that each lane is the same distance? Some runners simply prefer particular lanes. A runner on the inside lane cannot see the other runners and KEY ICONS TO LOOK FOR:

has harder turns because it has the smallest curvature radius. Now you know the math behind why runners are staggered at the lineup for longer races! Text-Dependent Questions: 1. When a sprinter enters the starting blocks, why is it important for the athlete to ensure his or her feet are well planted on the blocks? 2. As a sprinter runs, which is higher: the vertical motion or horizontal motion? 3. Explain why each runner on a curved track is really running the same distance. Research Project: ext-Depend nt Questions: These q estions send the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. Research Projects: Readers are pointed toward areas of further inquiry connected to each chapter. Suggestions are provided for projects that encourage deeper research and analysis. Series Glossary Of Key Terms: This back-of-the-book glossary contains terminology used throughout this series. Words found here increase the reader’s ability to read and comprehend higher-level books and articles in this field. Words To Understand: These words with their easy-to-understand definitions will increase the reader’s understanding of the text while building vocabulary skills. Sidebars: This boxed material within the main text allows readers to build knowledge, gain insights, explore possibilities, and broad n their perspectives by w aving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Educational Videos: Readers can view videos by scanning our QR codes, providing them with additional educational content to supplement the text. Examples include news coverage, moments in history, speeches, ic nic sports moments, a d much ore! Text-De endent Questions: These questions send th reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. esearch Projects: Readers are pointed toward areas of further inquiry connected to each chapter. Suggestions are provided for projects that encourage deeper research and analysis. KEY ICONS TO LOOK FOR: Do some research on the body types of runners that specialize in sprinting versus distance races. What is the difference in average height and weight for the top ten International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) athletes in the 100-meter race compared to the 1,500-meter race for both men and women? Explain in a short paper why the body types are so different. Series Glossary Of Key Terms: This back-of-the-book glossary contains terminology used throughout this series. Words found here increase the reader’s ability to read and comprehend higher-level books and articles in this field. Runners compete at an International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) event in Paris. Words To Understand: These words with their easy-to-understand definitions will increase the reader’s understanding of the text while building vocabulary skills. Sidebars: This boxed material within the main text allows readers to build knowledge, gain insights, explore possibilities, and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Educational Videos: Readers can view videos by scanning our QR codes, providing them with additio al duc tional content to supplement the text. Examples include news coverage, moments in history, speeches, iconic sports moments, and much more!

CHAPTER 1 : RUNNING

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