文档介绍：Unit Four
Run Like the Wind
Teaching plan
Situation: Night talk in the dorm
Pattern: Oral
Situation: The job fair
Pattern: Writing
Situation: In the PE class
Pattern: Debate
Task1: Personal interests
Task2: An application letter
Task3: Interest and job
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Background Information
Running
Physical Fitness
Benefits of Exercise
Calories Burned During Exercise
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Running has been around as long as humans have, but it did not e a popular activity for the masses until the 1970s. American physician h Cooper’s book Aerobics (1968) is considered one of the first inspirations for this growth. The book demonstrated the considerable health gains that could be derived from regular workouts that emphasized cardiovascular fitness. Other people credit American Frank Shorter and his gold medal in the marathon at the 1972 Olympics with sparking a surge of interest in running. In the years following his win, a number of books and periodicals devoted to running emerged. Today running is firmly established as both a recreational pursuit and a training tool; it is practiced by millions of people to get in shape, stay fit, and have fun.
Running
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There are many different kinds of runners, from casual joggers to regular race runners to ultra marathoners who run 100 miles at a time. Each runner should have a specific training regimen tailored to the individual’s goals and abilities.
A good schedule for a beginner is to run 20 minutes at a time, every other day. Occasionally, additional time off is needed because of illness or injury. Depending on the length of the break, it is often advisable to work back into a regular workout gradually, rather than jumping back into the normal routine immediately.
In the short term, there are techniques that can help a runner perform better. Mixing in higher speed workouts is one strategy, but this can lead to injury unless the individual builds up to them gradually. Hill and trail running builds strength, an