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Dr. Neil Baxter.

A blog on the sociology and history of running

Category: Big Running Project

October 7, 2019Neil Baxter
Are women less competitive than men?

Are women less competitive than men?

Taken at face value, the Big Running Survey data suggests that women are indeed less competitive than men. Only 16% of the women surveyed reported a strong motivation to do well in races compared to

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November 12, 2018Neil Baxter
Key running statistics – Part 1

Key running statistics – Part 1

Here's a list of key running statistics based on sources including the Big Running Survey, which canvased the opinions of 2,700 runners on their running practices, motivations and attitudes. Follow the links for more detail. …
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November 6, 2018Neil Baxter
The running and class paradox

The running and class paradox

There is a paradox at the heart of running: It is simultaneously the most accessible of sports and one of the most socially elitist. …
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November 2, 2018Neil Baxter

Researching running? What’s the point?

Why do I spend so much of my time researching running?

I’ve been asked variants of this question on many occasions… I’ve even asked it myself a couple of times at low moments during my PhD!

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About Me

About Me

I’m an independent social scientist based in Cambridge, and attached to the University of Warwick, where I completed my PhD.

I'm interested in health, lifestyle & identity, and have conducted extensive research on the meaning and cultures of running.

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