Running as Sports

Relying on your smartphone is no longer limited to listening to music while you run; it has become an essential tool for improving your daily performance and avoiding annoying injuries. But amid the overwhelming number of apps available in 2026, choosing the right fitness app for you can be a confusing task that significantly drains your time and enthusiasm. Here’s a list of the top five

6:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. The streets of Amman are still completely quiet, enveloped by the cold morning breeze, and the sidewalks are still empty before the city awakens to its usual hustle and bustle and the sounds of its engines. Suddenly, this stillness is broken by the familiar rhythmic sound of hundreds of quickening footsteps striking the capital’s asphalt in unison. More than two hundred runners—men and women of various ages, backgrounds, and fitness levels—flow together, transforming a sleeping neighborhood into a river pulsing with life and positive energy. This is neither an official race nor a competitive event for professionals; it is simply a typical morning for the 348 Run Club, the sports community that has redefined the concept of waking up early in the Jordanian capital and transformed

God created human beings in the best of forms and entrusted them with the task of developing the earth, without distinguishing between men and women. So why should we be surprised if a woman runs? I have no evidence to support my claim, but I am almost certain that the venerable Companion Nasiba bint Ka’b (Umm ‘Amara)—the most famous female Companion for her prowess in battle, who participated in the Battle of Uhud and defended the Prophet ﷺ with her sword, and witnessed the Pledge of Ridwan, the Battle of Hunayn,

In 2026 there is no sports which is easier and more accessible than running. You don’t need to pay a monthly membership fee for a crowded gym, nor do you have to look for a team to play with at a specific time. The door is right in front of you, and the street is always waiting for you. Running is the only sport that accepts everyone unconditionally, regardless of your current weight, age, or fitness level—even if it’s practically zero.

Exercise is considered a powerful stimulant for the immune system, in addition to its many benefits for mental and physical health. Walking and jogging are both important exercises for cardiovascular health, and both have a positive impact on a person’s health, but what is the difference between them, and which should you choose: walking or jogging?

Whether you’re an amateur or professional athlete, someone who works out, or simply interested in sports, you’ve surely heard of cardio exercises. So what is cardio, and why is it important? The word “cardio” is derived from the Greek word “kardia,” which means “heart.” In English, it also refers to the heart and its associated blood vessels and arteries. Cardio can be defined as anything (not necessarily exercise…

The time my alarm goes off on Friday is the same as on the rest of the week; it starts ringing at 5 a.m. I turn it off and sit up, resisting the urge to go back to sleep and avoiding falling into the trap of its allure. I pick up my cell phone for five to ten minutes, I scroll through my notifications and read whatever catches my eye, then I get out of bed.

Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always been involved in sports. My mother, who has always been my inspiration and role model, was one of the most dedicated people when it came to practicing sports. I grew up with a love for sports, and my mother was the first to plant the seeds of that love within me, until sports became an essential part of my life.