4 good reasons to start running

Hello guys!

Today I just want to talk to you about another thing that I truly like in life: running. And with the return of the spring, I cannot think of a best time to start or give another chance to running. I present you the four reasons that make me bring out my sneakers, and I hope it will motivate you too!

#1 It makes you feel sooo good

When you run, your body develops two special types of hormones, endorphins and dopamine. Endorphins are powerful painkillers that will get you a source of pleasure, which will authorize the pursuit of big efforts. They so remove the symptoms of the strokes of blues. It is the sports of cardio that produce it most. Practiced during 30 minutes on a rhythm neither easy nor hard, these sports bring a very high rate of endorphin!

The dopamine is the hormone of the pleasure and the vigilance, so thanks to this one we feel less tired and more productive. It is also secreted when we consume some alcohol, some drug or still during a sexual activity. Having excellent and beneficial consequences on all our body, the endorphin, as well as the dopamine, can make us dependent on the sport. Once you have recovered your breath, you will have quickly a feeling of well-being.

And personally, the times when I run better are when I'm angry, sad,... I can then run for hours without feeling anything. When you have to take a decision is also quite good, because it prevents you to play by ear. And when you come home after that type of running, you are feeling so quiet and sooo good!

#2 Listen to your favorite songs

It may seem silly but for me, music is the most important thing when I go out for a run. Without that, after the first signs of fatigue, I just focus on what is going bad and I stop a few meters later. But when I listen to music and I feel that a little meltdown is going to happen, I just put a peachier song and generally, it makes the job!

And for example, if you just buy the last album of your favorite band, it is the perfect moment to discover it, because you will focus on another thing than just running. I know an app that was useful to me a long time ago but I think this is still working today: this is Run Hundred. You have to indicate the rhythms that you want for your run, and it will propose you all the songs that are in this tempo. You can also make some discoveries by using this app!

#3 Recover your physical form

Quite quickly you will recover a good physical form and the stairs that seems you so hard to walk the last month will rapidly seem to you more doable. I think this is because running is not only a physical exercise but also a good cardio preparation. Your heartbeat is higher than the usual for a less or more long time and it is very good for your heart if you are well prepared. People who run for just an hour a week can reduce their risk of heart disease by almost half compared to nonrunners! You will be rapidly less tired, more productive.

Running will also bring a better self-esteem. Firstly with the hormones, but also because you will be more resistant to stress, more happy in your own body, and in general you will feel more motivated! Only benefits!

#4 You can run anywhere

With running you are not limited to a room, you can really explore all the places in the world. Personally, I prefer running in the natural landscapes, but it can also be a good idea to discover a new city at the same time! Another good idea: if you are going on vacation in a different place that you are used to, do not hesitate to put your sneakers in your luggage: it is always interesting to try running on other grounds and landscapes that the ones you are used to. For example, I took advantage of my last holidays in Tenerife to wake up each day a little bit earlier than my friends to go running on the beach. It was so amazing to run on the beach (I felt like in a movie or something) and to see the city life starts...

And to keep going on running through weeks, it is easier if you change the place where you make your sport sometimes, to keep discovering new paths and so on.

I truly think that the first times of running are the worst. But after each time you will become more motivated to go running! Of course, there are a lot of other good reasons to go running: it doesn't cost you anything, it will make you lose weight, bulk you up... I hope these four reasons to go for a run have convinced you!