Why You Should Consider Running Daily

By Jason Winter

I'm a huge advocate of running. I know that it takes some effort and energy to make it happen, and I'm usually the first person to prefer just being lazy and relaxing in bed with a book or watching TV.

Even though it's a nuisance sometimes, the one that that I've realized is that I'm always glad that I ran once the run is over. I think this says a lot.

I'll always feel better after the fact, which leads me to believe that it's just a mental block that prevents us from doing it more often. Still, it's something that we should definitely push ourselves to do as hard as we possibly can.

The benefits of running are both physical and psychological. Obviously, it keeps us all in good health. It gives us energy and burns fat, but it's also a great emotional catalyst. If you run, you'll have hormones produced that raise your spirits naturally.

I think that running is also good for the brain. I'm always getting more accomplished at my job after a run, and I have an easier time falling asleep.

All of these obvious benefits make it well worth giving yourself the push to go running. Do whatever it takes to put yourself on a regular schedule and you'll see the benefits pretty quickly.

If you need some help motivating, do some things that may make it all easier. Run indoors with a television that you can watch. Listen to some music that will pump you up. You can even read while you run if you feel that it might help.

It's also important to set personal goals as you run. While some people are perfectly content with maintaining the same speed, I've always found that I get the maximum benefit whenever I'm striving to achieve new fastest times. - 30535

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