{"id":90850,"date":"2025-03-14T17:56:51","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T16:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runlovers.it\/?p=90850"},"modified":"2025-03-14T17:57:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T16:57:07","slug":"there-is-more-than-just-running","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runlovers.it\/en\/2025\/there-is-more-than-just-running\/","title":{"rendered":"There is more than just running"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr \/>\n<ul class=\"td-arrow-list\">\n<li><strong>Running is often used as a complementary sport: in short, not all runners run just to run but consider running as complementary to another discipline.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The main reasons are that it helps improve stamina, physical fitness and mental well-being.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>What will the future of running look like? Less competitiveness, more focus on health, and more. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"dropcap dropcap3\">L<\/span>ately, we\u2019ve noticed a risk: seeing running as &#8220;The Sport&#8221;.<br \/>\n<b><\/b>It\u2019s natural\u2014we talk about running all the time. But there\u2019s a danger in thinking it\u2019s the only sport that matters, or that it\u2019s for everyone. In other words, seeing running as both the means and the end.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">That\u2019s simply not true\u2014or at least, not for everyone. For many, running is a complementary activity, not the main event. Think of triathletes, for whom running is just one-third of their training. Boxers, gym-goers, and athletes from various disciplines also use running as just another way to move\u2014not the only way.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">It\u2019s interesting to note that these people aren\u2019t a small minority. So, we did some research to find out just how many runners use it as a secondary workout.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"running-isnt-for-everyone-but-it-belongs-to-everyone\" class=\"p3\">Running isn\u2019t for everyone, but it belongs to everyone<b><\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">According to ISTAT (Italy\u2019s National Institute of Statistics), around six million people in Italy ran regularly in 2017. But here\u2019s the catch: only 77% considered running their <i>main<\/i> sport. The remaining 23% used it as a secondary workout. In other words, almost a quarter of Italian runners don\u2019t run for the love of it\u2014they run because it serves another purpose.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">It\u2019s worth looking at how this changed by 2021, partly due to the pandemic. According to ISTAT\u2019s <i>Sport, Physical Activity, and Sedentariness<\/i> report, the percentage of people doing no physical activity at all dropped from 37.5% to 33.7%.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The gender gap is also closing. In 2021, 39.8% of men in Italy participated in sports on a continuous or occasional basis, compared to 29.6% of women\u2014a nearly 30% increase since 2000.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">How often do people move? In 2021:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>16.8%<\/b><\/span> exercised less than once a week<\/li>\n<li class=\"p5\"><b>49.2%<\/b><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"> worked out once or twice a week<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p5\"><b>34%<\/b><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"> exercised three or more times a week<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">This trend isn\u2019t just local. In 2017, an estimated <a href=\"https:\/\/askwonder.com\/research\/globally-people-practice-running-as-sport-global-market-size-sport-dba00dqvc\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>620 million people worldwide<\/b><\/span><\/a> practiced some form of running, from casual jogging to competitive racing. In the European Union, running consistently ranks among the most practiced physical activities. In Italy, it\u2019s the fourth most popular sport\u2014after fitness, soccer, and swimming. In the U.S., roughly 50 million people (about 15% of the population) run regularly.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"running-beyond-competition\" class=\"p3\">Running beyond competition<b><\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">A final note on racing: not every runner competes. In 2018, there were <span class=\"s2\"><b>7.9 million race finishers worldwide<\/b><\/span>, down from <span class=\"s2\"><b>9.1 million in 2016<\/b><\/span>. However, race participation has since rebounded.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"why-also-run\" class=\"p3\">Why (also) run?<b><\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Why do athletes from other sports feel the need to run? The answer is simple: because running <i>works<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">It builds endurance, improves fitness, helps with weight management, and boosts mental well-being. And you don\u2019t have to be a marathoner to benefit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Here\u2019s why people who already train in other sports also lace up their running shoes:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p6\"><b>For endurance and performance<br \/>\n<\/b><b><\/b>Soccer players, cyclists, and boxers use running to build stamina and cardiovascular fitness. This is known as <i>cross-training<\/i>, an essential strategy for improving overall performance and preventing injuries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p6\"><b>For health and fitness<br \/>\n<\/b><b><\/b>Many athletes run to stay in shape, control their weight, or improve their general conditioning\u2014even if their main sport is something else.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p6\"><b>For mental well-being and stress relief<br \/>\n<\/b><b><\/b>Running is proven to lift mood and reduce stress. Many athletes use it as a psychological reset, a moment to clear their minds and recharge.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Another key factor? Running has a <i>low entry barrier<\/i>. It requires no special skills, can be done alone, at any time of day, and offers freedom from gym-related anxieties\u2014many people avoid gyms due to fear of judgment. Plus, it\u2019s cost-effective: minimal gear, no memberships, and no need for special facilities. As they say, <i>the road is the runner\u2019s gym<\/i>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"the-future-of-running-as-a-secondary-sport\" class=\"p3\">The future of running as a secondary sport<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b><\/b>Running has evolved significantly in recent years. Between 2006 and 2016, the number of runners in Italy grew by <span class=\"s2\">50%<\/span>. Globally, the trend followed suit. However, since 2018, race participation has slightly declined\u2014perhaps a sign that competitive running has reached its peak. But should we really use race participation as a measure of running\u2019s popularity?<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Looking ahead, some trends seem set to strengthen:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p6\"><b>Less competition, more well-being<br \/>\n<\/b>More people are running for health, not personal records.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\"><b>We\u2019ll be slower\u2014but there will be more of us<br \/>\n<\/b>As the average age of runners rises, so will race times. But in reality, running is expanding to a broader demographic.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\"><b style=\"font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Technology will play a bigger role<br \/>\n<\/b>Today, <span class=\"s2\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">75% of athletes<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"> use smartwatches and apps to track their runs. Expect even more tech integration in the future.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\"><b style=\"font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">More inclusion, more women<br \/>\n<\/b>In 2018, for the first time ever, women outnumbered men in race participation. This trend is likely to continue, making running more inclusive than ever.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p6\"><b style=\"font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Running as a secondary workout will keep growing<br \/>\n<\/b>More athletes from other sports will adopt running as a key part of their training.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">For many, running will never be <i>the<\/i> sport. But it will always be a key tool for fitness and performance. And maybe that\u2019s its greatest strength\u2014being accessible, effective, and adaptable to any goal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Running as a secondary sport: who does it and why. 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