1. Strenghtening your joints and bones
Yes. The myth about how running destroys your knees is not truth (under normal conditions). If you already have "knee issues" you can reduce damage done to your knees by not running on asphalt or concrete surfaces. In case you're overweight, you should lose some kilos in order not to cause some injury to your knee. (Try swimming.) Running strenghtens your ankles, knees and other joints used while running. Dot.
2. Goodbye to depression, anxiety and stress
It was scientifically proven that any type of exercising reduces stress and fills your brain (especially the part called nucleus accumbens, I guess) with endocannabinoids (one type of hormones that make you feel happy). Runners also report that while running they think clearer and find solutions easily and sleep better. As any substance that makes us happier even these hormones can be addictive. Once you experience the feeling of relaxation during running, you won't want to stop and you will not regret it.
3. Reducing the risk of cancer and preventing other diseases
Read more here.
4. Boosting your metabolism
And so on.
There are lots of articles on health benefits of running so go through them.
What made me write this is that I have many, many, many tips for you.
How to make yourself run and keep running
If you don't enjoy running itself or struggle to run (due to an illness), you might find the following list useful. Again, I'm not obsessed with making lists.
Get an app for runners.
It's much better and cheaper than buying special equipment for runners. I prefer Sports Tracker because there's enough information, I like the design and I don't have any problems finding satellites. You can watch your progress, you have a training diary included, you can share your results on their website: www.sports-tracker.com. And it's free.
Tell your friends
Tell them to download the app and run with you; you can compete. You won't be able to stop because once you tell you friends to start running with you, they won't let you stop. If you have the "red face" issue and don't want anyone to see you while running, this is the best way to run "with" someone.
Take your dog with you
I'm sure it will be happy to get some fresh air more than three times a day when walking it. In addition, dogs are always active so if you want to stop to catch your breath, it will keep you moving which is good for you (usually). If you have a dog, a male dog, walk him before you run– I'm sure you don't want to stop at every tree, grass, pole, or person you meet. Also, you should watch it constantly since they really like to cross your way (my own experience... ouch).
Choose wisely where you'll go running
I know– nobody likes to be watched when running (especially those with the "red face" issue– don't worry, most people have it, even I do, but I turn blue and purple because I like these colours ^^ And have struggles getting oxigen into my lungs.). However, if you live near a forest, where a wild boar can appear, watch out and take a telephone with you. In Sweden, you can go running literally anywhere.
Well, that's probably all I wanted to say. My main goal wasn't to give you these advices, I want to make people do sports because lately I've seen so many obese children and overweight adults... Everything gets extreme...
Love & peace
Ciray
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