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Dr. Neil Baxter.

A blog on the sociology and history of running

Category: Socioeconomic status/class

November 15, 2018Neil Baxter
Running demographics in detail

Running demographics in detail

This post presents a selection of statistics covering a range of running demographics, from participation rates and gender balance to ethnicity and disability. …
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November 13, 2018Neil Baxter
Follow the money

Follow the money

Who are the big spenders of the running world? …
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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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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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