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By: Anastasiya

Anastasiya — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:50:54 +0000

WOW Tess! You are a true running inspiration! You just make me want to put my running shoes on and head outside this very minute

By: Tess The Bold Life

Tess The Bold Life — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:07:02 +0000

I’m 55 and began running at 27. I had a bone scan and the doctor said I have the hips of a 30 year old. How awesom is that?

By: Madeleine

Madeleine — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:08:13 +0000

Well-researched and well-written post, Anastasiya. I like the way you’ve provided links to some of the sources.

One commenter says that there is no research on the benefits of running. Actually, a huge amount of research done over the past 4 or 5 decades confirms the benefits. A lot of work in this area has been done by Dr. Kenneth Cooper, Director of the Cooper Center in Dallas. Dr. Cooper, the author of Aerobics and a number of other books, is still running regularly at the age of 77.

It’s also important to point out that walking provides much the same benefit and may be a better choice for some people. The main thing is to get moving.

By: Salvaza

Salvaza — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:32:28 +0000

Very useful information

By: Anastasiya

Anastasiya — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:08:02 +0000

Adam,

I am glad that you looked through the article even though you do not believe in running, though chances are that you are overtraining. I never said that running every day is a good practice, 3 times a week (5 times max) is all you need to stay injury free. You can also check out my article Injury-Free Running to make sure that you are doing everything right.

By: gereksiz adam

gereksiz adam — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:51:57 +0000

i do not think so. i run 5kms a day for 1 year.my leg joints are getting worse.and my concentration on work is also.its only a myth that running has benefits.my depression is getting worse also.

theres no scientific research on benefits of running.they are all myth.

yes walk.but do not run.

By: Miguel Wickert

Miguel Wickert — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:10:43 +0000

Good info… Thanks for sharing. keep up the great work!

By: bw

bw — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:52:52 +0000

its great to see some positive points like these, i try to run 5 times a week around 5 – 10 km.. but mood is a major factor, if im in the mood to get out and run then 10k is no problem for the day but lately the weather has been getting cold with a little snow and running begins to feel more like a job and less like an enjoyable sport.. pushing through the down moods is key thought after i run i feel 100% better.. i do believe though that running is not for everyone if your overweight biking or other cardio machines at the gym are much better to start out with to loose 5-10 pounds before hitting the trails.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:26:57 +0000

Kid,
I agree that all people are different and what works for most of us does not necessarily work for everybody. I am currently preparing an article about safe running techniques and ways to prevent injuries while running, maybe you will find something new for yourself there. Anyway thanks for expressing your point of view, hearing a different opinion is always interesting for me.