WHY RUN?

Why people run? Most likely your answer includes feeling better-physically, mentally and emotionally. They run for a purpose.

Running is among the best aerobic exercises for physical conditioning of your heart and lungs.

Studies have shown the health benefits to be enormous, reducing the likelihood of everything from the common cold to cancer.

You'll lose weight; most beginners lose nearly a pound a week.

I found out that we are born to run. Yes, it sounds cheezy, but that doesn’t make it less true. We humans outrun every single animal on the planet. No, not on speed and neither on strength, but on endurance. Did you know human can outrun horses in 50 mile races?

This is no infomercial. Running is one of the best calorie-blasting workouts around.

Still not convinced? Here are 10 of my favorite reasons to hit the ground running.

1. You can do it anywhere.

Whether on the treadmill or in the park, it’s easy to rack up miles.

2. Save some cash.

Forget fancy equipment or a pricey gym membership. When it comes to running, all you need is the right footwear.

3. Visit the doctor less.

Apples aren't the only things that keep the doctor away. Active people are less likely to develop cancer and women who regularly engage in intense workouts like running can reduce their risk of breast cancer by up to 30 percent.

4. Your chance to eat more carbs.

During intense training (like preparing for a race), increasing carb intake can help your performance and boost your mood during harder runs.

5. Feel the burn.

For a 160-pound person, running can burn more than 850 calories an hour.

6. Boost memory.

Exercise has been shown to help keep the mind sharp. Hitting the track might also protect the brain against Alzheimer’s, even for those with a family history of it.

7. Build stronger bones.

Running might help produce even stronger bones, keeping bones healthier as they age.

8. Sleep better.

Running encourages higher quality sleep.

9. Run stress away.

Not only does running boost the brain’s serotonin levels, regular exercise might actually remodel the brain, making it calmer and more stress resistant.

10. Increase stamina.

Running regularly will improve stamina, making workouts more enjoyable and productive.

Now what is the best way to start running?

Winning the Mental Battle

I found couple inspiring quotes from an unknown source,

“The voice inside your head that says you can’t do this is a liar” &

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”

Now one has to start Getting out of the door,

“The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare”

Practice for your race, try to mimic the conditions and ace the race, but remember “one should not finish when they are tired but when they are done”

Most common question in people’s mind is, is it too late for running? So here’s a fact

The oldest person to complete a marathon was born in 1911, making him 100 years old at the time. He was an Indian man named Fauja Singh. AND guess what? Fauja didn’t even start running until he was 89 years of age. It’s never too late!

Hopefully it’s rubbernecking.

So finishing it up

Make it Fun

Pain is your friend

& Run with purpose