On how the question is couched, I would think running long distance is not as popular in schools but in general, with the post college crowd, adults, marathons, they certainly seem to be chugging along.
On how the question is couched, I would think running long distance is not as popular in schools but in general, with the post college crowd, adults, marathons, they certainly seem to be chugging along.
Pre and Katherine Switzer becoming known as the first woman to run Boston and the Boston and New York Marathons, duel in the sun and a lot of track events, Joe Fixx, I think Rogers in the Boston, all made for a popular sport.
it was never as popular as football in the 7/80s. always a 2 week every 4 year sport.
It became so popular Because James F. Fixx wrote a book all about running and its benefits. This really opened the eyes of the public to running and its qualities. this also opened up the world because before he wrote his book running was only for professional athletes. His book began the golden age of running supplying the average man with enough information to go out and run. Ironically he died of a massive heart attack. Look him up, you will find a butt load of information about him every where. hope that helped
There is more books on running from decades ago because there is little more to add to the information that there already is. Running is a definite sport, either you are good or bad. All the research was found back when the books were publish.