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- Running can help us spark creativity and come up with new ideas.
- But there is such a thing as over-exercising.
- The ideal duration and distance for a run is hard to define.
- It depends on many factors, including how fit you are, and even how fit you think you are.
- To achieve a “runner’s high,” you have to push yourself fairly hard.
- And where you run — on a treadmill or in nature — can also have an impact.
The way our bodies are built makes humans particularly good runners. Our hips, legs, and feet are the right shape for it, while our shock-absorbing spine and our endurance ability mean we can run for miles. So it’s no surprise that running can transform your body and brain.
According to neuroscientist Ben Martynoga, who is also an ambassador for the running shoe brand Saucony UK, running has several psychological benefits, including how we deal with stress.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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