Running is a great way to relieve stress and clear your mind. There are plenty of races coming up with the holidays right around the corner and not to mention the weather is still decent. I'm excited for the Turkey Trot! There is nothing better for you then running. It works your whole body and its great for your heart. You still need to incorporate weight training but cardiovascular exercise will do wonders for you.
If you've taken to many rest days/off days then get back out there! Getting out there and running will enhance your life, I have no doubt about that.
Born to run
Humans are born to run. Have you ever heard of persistence hunting? Our ancient ancestors did it to survive. Every critter on the African savanna could outrun us over short distances, so we’d just keep chasing them until they ran out of gas, then walk up to some poor, totally exhausted impala we’d been chasing for several miles and then stab him into steaks.
IF YOU TAKE NOTHING ELSE OUT OF THIS ARTICLE THEN TAKE THIS POINT, I stand by this statement 120%. It doesn't matter how busy you are you can find 20min to get a workout in…a hard workout that is. Push yourself and make it worth your while! You will thank yourself when you get home.
YOU CAN MAKE THE TIME
If all you have to do is step out your front door, it saves a lot of time from having to travel to a gym. Beyond that, running is a sport that makes it “easy” to get a bigger bang for your buck. In other words, the harder you train, the more calories you burn per mile. If you’ve got only 20 minutes, you can go out and push right to the wall the entire time and get one helluva workout that is the equivalent of 40 minutes of slower running. (ask men)
Here is a interesting article/blog I found with regards to running. I highlighted the first 10 points but you can see the rest at http://www.nomeatathlete.com/50-lessons-running-streak/
It incorporates the advantages of running as well as some life lessons….worth the read.
50 things I’ve learned during my 50-day running streak
1. I finally understand those “Running is Cheaper than Therapy” t-shirts. The difference in my mood before and after my run is so noticeable that my wife has several times suggested (on certain, grumpy mornings) that I make today an early run day. And rightly so.
2. You can dramatically lower your breath rate (and as a result, your heart rate) if you learn to breathe through your nose and focus on taking more steps per breath.
3. If you don’t have the same trigger for your run every day (waking up, lunchtime, etc.), it’s easy to forget, and find yourself running at dusk to keep the streak going.
4. On that note, running hills right after dinner is a terrible idea.
5. You can go from zero motivation to full-on, can’t-think-about-anything-else mode in only two weeks or so. The key, for me, was inspiring reading and using the tools of habit change to get started.
6. The 10% rule really doesn’t matter much.
7. Hiking up hills can be a much better exercise than struggling to run up them, especially if you’re training for a trail race where you’ll have to hike.
8. You’re more likely to feel the steep downhills than the steep uphills the next day, so be mindful and step lightly.
9. I will really miss my Green Silence when I can no longer get them (they’re being discontinued).
10. You don’t need music to run. I used to think I did, but paying attention to your breathing is far more interesting.
1. I finally understand those “Running is Cheaper than Therapy” t-shirts. The difference in my mood before and after my run is so noticeable that my wife has several times suggested (on certain, grumpy mornings) that I make today an early run day. And rightly so.
2. You can dramatically lower your breath rate (and as a result, your heart rate) if you learn to breathe through your nose and focus on taking more steps per breath.
3. If you don’t have the same trigger for your run every day (waking up, lunchtime, etc.), it’s easy to forget, and find yourself running at dusk to keep the streak going.
4. On that note, running hills right after dinner is a terrible idea.
5. You can go from zero motivation to full-on, can’t-think-about-anything-else mode in only two weeks or so. The key, for me, was inspiring reading and using the tools of habit change to get started.
6. The 10% rule really doesn’t matter much.
7. Hiking up hills can be a much better exercise than struggling to run up them, especially if you’re training for a trail race where you’ll have to hike.
8. You’re more likely to feel the steep downhills than the steep uphills the next day, so be mindful and step lightly.
9. I will really miss my Green Silence when I can no longer get them (they’re being discontinued).
10. You don’t need music to run. I used to think I did, but paying attention to your breathing is far more interesting.
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| Portland, Oregon With 100 miles of trails (most just a 5-minute drive from center city), clean air, and a mild climate year-round, Portland is a haven for runners |
I couldn't post a blog about running without mentioning Portland, OR. I visited here once during the summer for an AAU basketball tournament (recruiting for VCU). The summers here are amazing, the weather was perfect and not to mention the scenery was amazing. I had a great run and I'm actually looking forward to getting back to Portland if I get a chance. It's an awesome City and a great city for running. (The University of Oregon is about an hour and 50 min south of portland)
"Runner's World Names Portland America's Best Running City" There you have it, if you get a chance to go definitely check it out….and bring your running shoes.
Highly recommended check this out! Get your RUN ON!
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