Running for your lives
Author: Mattheus,MrCarLover1A133 // Category:
Run! For your lives! Yes I mean it literally.
We have been having weekly runs, which started last week. When I was young, I did not like(wait, "hated" seems more appropriate)running long distances. Why not?
1.) I feel that it drains my stamina level.
2.) I will feel very warm and sweaty after the run for the whole day.
3.) I will have leg cramps for the next couple of days.
I am sure that many people out there still share my sentiments.
"Running long distances is torture."
"It KILLS me."
"I hate it!"
My perspectives have changed over the year. In fact, running plays a role in keeping your body fit and healthy, and can reduce chances of death through bad health! Listed below are but a few reasons:
1.) Muscle and bone loss: Running actually helps prevent muscle and bone loss in your body
2.) Preventing Diabetes: Running helps to maintain a balance of carbohydrates and sugar in your blood, and hence, helps to diabetes.
3.) Strengthened immune system: Running aids in strengthening one's immune system, making you less prone to falling ill or contracting diseases.
And of course the list goes on. Of course, the basic reasons include weight loss and stamina building. It was really naive of me to think in the way I did when I was young. But who can blame a child who had little or knowledge just a few years ago?
The benefits of running to our bodies and health are numerous. We not only look good, but also feel good. Hence, the statement "Running for your lives" is without a doubt applicable to our daily lives.
Hate running? Think again.
We have been having weekly runs, which started last week. When I was young, I did not like(wait, "hated" seems more appropriate)running long distances. Why not?
1.) I feel that it drains my stamina level.
2.) I will feel very warm and sweaty after the run for the whole day.
3.) I will have leg cramps for the next couple of days.
I am sure that many people out there still share my sentiments.
"Running long distances is torture."
"It KILLS me."
"I hate it!"
My perspectives have changed over the year. In fact, running plays a role in keeping your body fit and healthy, and can reduce chances of death through bad health! Listed below are but a few reasons:
1.) Muscle and bone loss: Running actually helps prevent muscle and bone loss in your body
2.) Preventing Diabetes: Running helps to maintain a balance of carbohydrates and sugar in your blood, and hence, helps to diabetes.
3.) Strengthened immune system: Running aids in strengthening one's immune system, making you less prone to falling ill or contracting diseases.
And of course the list goes on. Of course, the basic reasons include weight loss and stamina building. It was really naive of me to think in the way I did when I was young. But who can blame a child who had little or knowledge just a few years ago?
The benefits of running to our bodies and health are numerous. We not only look good, but also feel good. Hence, the statement "Running for your lives" is without a doubt applicable to our daily lives.
Hate running? Think again.
Now here's a different way of intepreting it. I like running, but not long distances. It is tiring and exhausting after a long run. However, a better alternative is to run for a short distance and then continue after a while. This way, the benefits of running remain, and we won't feel that tired.
Cheers!
Hmmm... I personally think that running long distances is good for training our stamina. xD Sure, it's tiring at first, but I think that after a few months of consistent training, running a few kilometres should be a breeze. I have to admit that right now running 3km itself more or less kills me but I'm sure we'll all feel better sooner or later after running for a few more weeks. (:
Mattheus
HI!!(again...) Personally I feel that although they make us run this way to build back our stamina, it is not really effective as it is once a week, and it is only for around 1 month.
However, it still helps us rebuild our physique after the long( and fattening ;) ) holidays so overall it is a good thing for us :). Good luck!
Long distance running is great. The only thing that spoils the fun is some people running 2 rounds instead of 3. xD