How and why do people engage with running? It’s a question that can’t easily be answered by looking at one or two factors. So in an attempt to capture the full complexity, I used a technique called Multiple Correspondence Analysis (MCA) — a powerful statistical tool for detecting patterns and mapping relationships across a large
From a sociological point of view, one of the interesting things about running is its association with high levels of privilege – particularly with education and income. This seems surprising: Unlike sports such as tennis, cycling or golf, running requires no expensive equipment or club membership; all most people really need to participate, it has