A recent issue of Runners World talked about how in the long term running actually improves joint health. Other studies have shown that exercise helps you focus. But just yesterday I was reading through the current RW and found this:
"Following 1,000 adults (all older than 50, some of whom ran) over the course of 21 years, researchers found that runners had a 56 percent lower mortality rate. The same study found that running delayed so-called disability--the inability to perform basic tasks--by 16 years.
How awesome is it that something I love so much loves me right back?
The Newbie Chronicles column in the current RW also talks about how frequently people say they're just not built for running. I have to tell you, I laughed out loud when I read that. Do I look like I'm built for running right now??!! If I can do this, the vast majority of people can. Ain't no reason not to do something good for yourself!*
unless you're seriously injured. Then don't run. That's just stupid.
7 comments:
Seriously looking so beautiful right now, Joanna!
And yes, isn't that a wonderful statistic? Love it.
The 'built for running' comments always crack me up. You certainly have a good come back right now. :)
That's the perfect shape for forward motion......... HA
You look great Joanna!!
Hooray for running!
You look radiant!
In my opinion you are born to run!
About RW I am older than 50 and I have been running since 1985 ..... but the disability arrived by a stupid motor-bike incident! Only my wife (wonderful woman!!!) and the run helped me not to be a disable.
Joanna, you look fantastic! :)
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