We all know running is good, we’ve been told hundreds of times. So you have a little extra holiday weight, and running is the first thing that comes to mind to work it off. That all makes sense, so I won’t bore you by repeating the same benefits all over.
Instead, let’s focus on all the great effects running can have beyond weight loss. Let’s look at how it can keep your mind sharp, how it can lower stress, how it will let you live longer. The Huffington Post have gone and done us a huge favor by putting together 10 great benefits of putting your shoes on and breaking a sweat:
6. It’s a healthy way to relieve stress.
There’s nothing like taking a bad day at work or a fight with a significant other out on a run.Exercise is a scientifically-backed way to lower your stress levels. Between the mood-boosting endorphins, the pumped-up music and the increased heart rate, you’re bound to get those frustrations out. Run your way to a better state of mind and leave your worries on the pavement (or treadmill, if that’s what you prefer).
I find this point important, because we place a lot of pressure on ourselves these days, and prolonged stress is a top cause of many diseases and problems prevalent today. Running, it just so happens, is a great way to push those stressful problems to the back of the mind. Check out the other 9 benefits over on Huffington Post.

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