How Running Can Transform Your Body and Mind

Happy Saturday everyone! As you head into the weekend, consider lacing up your running shoes and hitting the pavement. But before you do that I am planning a new event lets see if you can guess that it is? here is your clue:

"In the heart of summer's grace, a journey begins, a secret race. From city's pulse to coastal breeze, a hundred steps, no less, no tease. A trail unseen, a path unknown, for a cause close to hearts, seeds sown. Start and end, two points to find, a hundred clicks through realms entwined. Guess the quest, the miles, the plea, can you unveil what's concealed in me?"

The physical benefits 🏋🏻

Going for a run is an amazing way to get your body in motion and really active. Not only does it enhance your cardiovascular health, build up muscle strength and aid with endurance but there are other unusual physiological transformations as well which can be achieved through running frequently. Once you make a habit of regular running, then some unexpected physical developments will occur that have the potential to help improve both fitness levels and overall wellbeing. The most obvious outcome from this would be increased lung capacity - something many people don't necessarily consider when they think about what exercises can do for their bodies!

As your body works harder when running, it needs more oxygen to keep going. That means your lungs start working overtime and become better at supplying the muscles with what they need in order for them to perform longer - that's why you might notice improved aerobic capacity meaning that even if you're exercising for longer than usual, both heart rate and breathing stay low until tiredness kicks in. How amazing is it? Your body can work so hard but still be able to go on without feeling exhausted too quickly!

Furthermore, going for a run regularly will better leg strength as muscles get used to it through repeated exercise – this helps avert injury risk when playing sports or doing other physical activities that necessitate instantaneous movements like sprinting or jumping. You'll also notice heightened flexibility due to stretching exercises generally involved in the warm-up prior to running sessions; which can diminish any stiffness from sitting down too much throughout any given day/week . And finally , consistent intense training such as running has been known raise levels of endorphins - those 'happy hormones' - giving us an all round feeling of wellness and positivity! Have you ever experienced how great you feel after pushing yourself during a long jog?

Psychological benefits of running 🧠

In addition to the physical benefits of running, there are also numerous psychological benefits that come with regular exercise. One of the most notable benefits is the release of endorphins, which are natural hormones that can help to reduce stress and promote feelings of happiness and well-being. When you run, your body produces more endorphins, which can help to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Another psychological benefit of running is the sense of accomplishment that comes with reaching your goals. Whether you're training for a race or trying to improve your personal best time, setting and achieving goals can be incredibly rewarding. This sense of accomplishment can help to boost your confidence and self-esteem, which can in turn have a positive impact on other areas of your life.

Finally, running can offer you a peace of mind which very few activities can do. It can help you get focused and stay in the zone whilst also allowing your mind to be entirely relaxed rid of all other distractions around you.

So don't forget over this weekend: make sure to pamper yourself by going out for a run.

The accountability mirror 🪞

Monday: 9km recovery run

Tuesday: Rest day

Wednesday: 10km base run

Thursday: 10km base run

Friday: 9km threshold run

Saturday: Rest day

Sunday: Long run 30.62km

Total distance: 69.7km

Total Time: 6 hours 29 minutes

That is it for this week!

hope you all have a good day!

Thanks 🙏

Arthur ⚙️

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