I have seen this asked somewhere before but can't remember the answer that was given....but why do athletes always run anti clockwise at track meetings?
I know that during 24hr track races they alternate to give each leg the same amount of work as the outside leg always has to work harder. I just can't seem to find an answer to why anti-clockwise tho...anybody??
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http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/forum/forummessages.asp?dt=4&utn=56767&last=1&V=1&SP=
hope it's useful
Good question though and an answer is deserved!
The track at Cambridge University was clockwise (and had a lap distance of 1/3rd of a mile)
Shouldn't they go the other way in the southern hemisphere ?
It wouldn't be impossible, just easier to stick to the same side for pits.
In NASCAR they go anticlockwise round the ovals, refuelling to the left - which would probably make it very awkward to race NASCARs on an F1 circuit.
WildeRover
Clockwise is most common though...
Never been able to find out if horses are naturally left or right hoofed. Anyone know?
Although hopping is slightly easier on my right leg (I'm right handed), and I'll usually tap out rhythms using that foot too, it's hardly conclusive proof of a dominant leg. Anyone who plays the drums may have some interesting input on arm/leg dominance... isn't the kick-drum generally played by the right foot?
But also, is it true that most people have a left-foot slightly larger than their right? And if so, is it the other way round for lefties?
Finally, do right-handed high and triple jumpers generally take-off on the right foot, and vice versa for left-handers? Can't remember what I preferred in school when attempting those.
What a can or worms. It's really got me thinking.
Pictures of Dorando Pietri finishing the Olympic marathon at White City in 1908 suggest that the track was clockwise. It was certainly longer than 440 yards.
i did try that
But i didnt win;)