Oh, I know we all love to run. Run away from our problems, run away from an existential crisis, run away from exes. Running is great, as long as it is not escaping. But puns aside, running (physically) is as helpful if not more than all these things. I was recently asked by a friend to go running when I was in a really, really bad mood. Although not convinced by the idea, because I would have had to push myself to do something when I was down, I gave it a go.
As I was running in the park, I realised how much I missed this. Running on a treadmill is cool, with the whole shedding weight regime and all. But I realised that somehow that isn't as organic as this was - this out in the open running amidst other human beings in a park lined with tree after tree.
There are so many reasons you should take up running in the morning. There are so many reasons why you should take up running in the evening. Here are some to get you going.
a. It is a great mood lifter and stress buster
Imagine greenery all around you and you are tuned to some charging music and running through out in the open - it is all enough to get your spirits going. Endorphins are released and happy juices flow. What's more? Running is known to be a great stress buster.
b. Vitamin D, anyone?
And not just Vitamin D from the sun but also the fact that we are spending time out in the open is quite a feel-good against spending time on our gadgets indoors or at work. Light therapy to ward off depression and nutrients for a stronger body? Yes, please.
c. Run anywhere, run equipment free, run to get your instant exercise fix
It is pretty simple isn't it? You would need to head to the gym for your weight training and heavy lifting and all, But running can be done anywhere when you have time and the mood. It is easy and works instantly to up your fitness level.
So, running shoes out?
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