More than a sport: an in-depth exploration of running

The sport of running has boomed during the last 20 years. The number of runners completing road races has gone from 3.7 million in 1987 to 8.9 million in 2007. In five articles, this master's thesis examines various aspects of the sport. The first article is about a team of women runners in Chapel Hill that helps raise money for health and education projects in a small village in Tanzania. The second article discusses severe running injuries and how runners deal with them. The third article is an examination of running shoes. The fourth article tells the story of a woman who uses running to help alleviate the symptoms of depression. The fifth article is a behind-the-scenes look at how a road race is organized. The thesis aims to explore running in-depth and show that it is more than just a form of exercise