tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596435932432099029.post279613579952214484..comments2024-01-13T03:31:45.826-06:00Comments on GIS@SU: Running and Jogging in the United Statessounnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13095941808937540554noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596435932432099029.post-84035789353336090712016-02-21T19:40:01.654-06:002016-02-21T19:40:01.654-06:00I wonder about the source of the data here. An inc...I wonder about the source of the data here. An increase in running shoe sales could simply mean a desire to buy a new brand rather than replacing a shoe that one has worn out. And running shoes are used for other sports than running, such as hiking or dancing or exercising in a gym. The consumer surveys does seem better a good source of data though, so if they match up then I guess it makes more sense. Anja Thomsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945341547046523612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596435932432099029.post-25725835163104070222016-02-15T18:46:37.918-06:002016-02-15T18:46:37.918-06:00The statistics behind this seem fairly low conside...The statistics behind this seem fairly low considering the United States has a population of close to three hundred and fifty million people and only forty two million of those are active joggers. I wonder if there is any similarity in high prices of running gear to obesity? Similar to those who try to partake in a healthy diet but are steered away due to high prices of organic foods. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12115899701575637155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596435932432099029.post-67219591035483344772016-02-15T15:12:13.460-06:002016-02-15T15:12:13.460-06:00I wonder with the increase of consumerism such as ...I wonder with the increase of consumerism such as sales of popular tennis shoes, running gear, ect. has led to the increase in those taking up running? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14448969431753690176noreply@blogger.com