I think there are so many extra benefits to running besides the health ones that come from getting your heart rate up, sweating, and all that other good stuff.
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Besides being good for our body, running helps us to focus and throw away negative energy.
Running gives you a great opportunity to work stuff out in your head.
Running is a part of my medicine. It's what helps relieve my stress, and it's what helps me get away from the concerns of business and anything else that's going on in my life that I need to escape from at times - to find who I am. Running really helps me with that.
Running is a great way to relieve stress and clear the mind.
Even for runners who never make the transition to more sophisticated workouts, easing into speedwork will lead to more enjoyable running.
The great thing about running is that you can get away to your own thoughts and get in a little bubble.
As I've been able to once again gain the benefits of speed work, I'm enjoying my running more and more.
To me, running is therapy. It's mood-altering and gets my endorphins going. It's also a great release and a great energy builder.
If you want to be a successful runner, you have to consider everything. It's no good just thinking about endurance and not to develop fine speed.
I've never enjoyed my running more. I also do 200 sit-ups a day, 60 push-ups, and a lot of stretching. I've had some back issues. I think the stretching helps with that.
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