originally published on August 25, 2015 by Dana-Susan Crews
- It’s cheap! You don’t need a pricey gym membership, just a good pair of running shoes and you’re set.
- You can do it anywhere. On vacation? Go run. In the city? Go run. In the country? Go run. Explore new places and even get to know your own town better by running.
- Make friends. You may already have all the friends you think you need, but running buddies are simply the best. Long runs on the weekend with your run friends cannot be beat.
- You’ll be healthy. Contrary to what non runners think, running is a healthy lifestyle choice. Did you know that running can reduce your risk for developing certain types of cancers by up to 30%? Run!
- You’ll look amazing! You won’t likely get super skinny like the elite marathoners, but over time your body will be transformed. Your muscles will be more defined. Your skin will glow with joy. Your beauty will come from the inside out.
- It’s cheaper than therapy. You might have seen this on a T-shirt and guess what? It’s true! Running releases endorphins that lift you up in spirit. If you’ve had a bad day, go run. You’ll feel so much happier.
- Boost your memory. Did you know that exercise is not only good for the body, but also for the mind? Running can help keep your mind sharp and focused.
- Boost your energy. If you’re feeling sluggish, go for a run. This will increase your energy level immediately.
- Great bonding time with your dog. Dogs love to run so take your best friend out on a nice jog and enjoy the great outdoors together.
- Better sleep. When you’re getting plenty of exercise, you will sleep much better. This will also lead to better overall health and improved quality of life.
- Running is a year-round sport. Hot and humid? Go run. Snowing? Go run. Raining? Go run (but don’t run if you hear lots of thunder).
- Great alone time. Even though you sometimes need your running buddies, there are times when you just need to escape the world and be alone. Go for a run.
- Build some serious confidence. Set some personal goals and when you achieve those, your confidence will grow.
- Earn some great hardware. You don’t have to race, but if you do, most races hand you a finisher’s medal at the finish line. This kind of makes you feel like a champion.
- Wear some great outfits. Compression socks, fuel belts, wicking fabrics, big GPS watches, you name it… runners get to wear some pretty cool stuff.
- Reconnect with nature. In this modern era, we spend so much time in the car or in an office or staring at a screen. Get away from all that and run. While you run, look up at the sky and see the sun and moon and stars and clouds that you haven’t noticed in a long time. Check out the trees and plants and birds and animals running along with you. See our beautiful planet once again and fall in love with nature.
- Run for charity. Run a race for a cause and you will cross the finish line feeling a sense of accomplishment that goes beyond anything you’ve ever known.
So, what are you waiting for?
Ready to run?
Let me help you find the right place for training
OR the charity you can run for!
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