Genres

Topic: Running

Song: I can go the distance, from Disney's Hercules

This song creates a feeling in the reader that makes them want to keep working towards their goal of being a better runner; however, there are limitations to this. This song is not specifically designed to help people run better by teaching them about running or getting good at it.
Article:
http://www.active.com/running/Articles/Tempo_Running_Tips_to_Boost_Your_Speed.htm

The article is about how one can become a better runner. Unlike the song, it doesn't make you want to jump out of your seat and go for a run, but it makes you think of a strategy that will help you to reach your goal of becoming a better runner.

Poem: http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/running-61/

In a poem, it creates a different thought environment about the act of running. It makes you feel the writer's love of running instead of the idea of it.