Looking for a Reason to Start Running?
It’s not the distance you must conquer in running, it’s YOURSELF. – Michael D’Aulerio
Searching for a convincing reason to overcome that mental block and start running? You can start running whenever you want, however distance or time you can and wherever you feel like – gym, trail, or pavement. But sometimes, there’s a lack of motivation or something to give you that push to pick up those shoes and just get on with it.
Natural way to de-stress
If you are feeling stressed and need a break, you can go for a run. It will help you relax and improve your mood. After a long day at work or dealing with a family crisis, running can prove to be a great outlet for emotions and unwinding.
Burn those calories
Whether you are trying to stay in shape or shed those extra pounds, running is the way to go. The more you run, the closer you get to becoming fit. Thirty minutes of running will burn between 280 and 520 calories, majorly depending on your weight.
Gives you ‘YOU’ time
One should learn to enjoy their own company and running gives an apt opportunity for that. It gives you space and time to be you and think about yourself. You can clear your mind, make your plans and think of ideas.
For a sound sleep
Running is a full body and mind workout and it helps you expend all the extra energy, making it easier to sleep better.
Love your heart
A positive relation has been shown between running and the heart. As per a study by the Journal of American College of Cardiology, compared with non-runners, runners had 30% and 45% lower adjusted risks of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality.*
Show your mental health some love
Running helps in reducing the sign of clinical depression and alleviating anxiety. While running, endorphins and serotonin are released in your body, the chemicals in your brain that improve your mood.
*https://www.jacc.org/doi/abs/10.1016/j.jacc.2014.04.058
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