Running is an activity that requires mental and physical ability. Though it may be tough to get into a rhythm of doing running workouts, there have been proven benefits to adding it into your life. 

     Before speaking on the benefits, I thought it would be good to hear my personal experience with it. I have been running since I was a young child and I have continued to keep up with it throughout the years of my life, of course with some small hiatuses within the years. I ran competitively for six years through middle and high school as a distance runner.

     After I started college, I still continue to run as I feel it positively impacts my mental and physical health. Running provided me an escape from the stress of reality such as school and college work. After doing some research on the benefits behind running, I have found that it is a productive and great cardio activity. 

     Running is found to greatly benefit your health, both mentally and physically. Maintaining a consistent workout schedule enhances your physical health. It has been found to strengthen your immunity and is linked to decreasing the chances of certain cardiovascular diseases. From a mental standpoint, it can be a great way to maintain stress and has been found to help the brain’s concentration. 

     Throughout this blog, I will dive into the different aspects that make up running, including my own experiences with the ups and downs, along with other technologies, training, and the community that running embodies. 

     So as this is an introduction for what is to come through this blog, I hope you feel more compelled to go for an easy jog whenever you have the time. Although it can be challenging to find the motive to start, which I can personally relate to, once you finish you will feel the rewards it entails.