The Running Channel Podcast 119: Is Running Actually Good For You?
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May 10, 2025 The podcast explores whether running is truly good for you, focusing on its physical and mental health benefits. Personal anecdotes reveal running's impact on well-being and community connection. The hosts share humorous misadventures from a trip to Tokyo and insights on managing hay fever symptoms while running. They discuss pacing strategies for achieving personal bests and the mental benefits of mindfulness in training. Plus, inspiring stories of achievements like completing a 100K run are highlighted, showcasing the vibrant running community.
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Run Sensibly for Benefits
- To get the benefits of running, do it sensibly and avoid huge leaps in pace or distance to prevent injury.
- Running regularly, even to reset your body, promotes both mental and physical health benefits.
Running with Local Runners Reset Body
- Andy felt motivated to run just by seeing local runners head out from his village, overcoming his procrastination.
- The company of other runners helped reset his body and inspired him to run despite feeling jet lagged.
Running Matches Antidepressants' Effect
- Aerobic exercise like running is as effective as antidepressants for some individuals.
- Exercise enhances mood, cognitive function, and overall mental well-being significantly.