Essay On Marathon Running

Initially coming out for the sport, I had no interest in living healthy, but the knowledge that I have gained from my coaches and teammates has helped me embrace a healthy lifestyle. When I first became involved in the sport, I knew that runners ate particularly healthy in order to fuel their bodies with nutritional energy and I had been a little worried about that because at that point in time I wasn’t what you call a healthy eater, but I was up to the task and still to this day I am happy that I made the improvement. One thing that I had not realized about runners that had surprised me, was the fact that runners lift weights. When I first got to practice on my first day, the first work out that was planned was a half hour session of lifting. I was at fist curios to why a runner needed to lift in the first place, but as the months went by, I came to realize that not only did I feel stronger, but I looked stronger as well. Running has not only shaped me character wise, but it literally has shaped my mind and my body into what it is

Running is a metal sport, no doubt. Training and preparing, also plays a pivotal role in a runner's ability, but can be deemed worthless without a strong mental game. I run cross country and

Running is a good form of aerobic exercise, and there are several benefits for both the body and the mind.

I want to accomplish this goal in my twenties, so I can hopefully run more when I get older. I loved New York City when I went my freshman year, so running in the marathon would help me see the city with a new perspective.

The oxidative pathway would be the focal point for training to run a marathon. Activities I would incorporate into training for a marathon would include arm workouts, core exercises, glute and hip movements, mobility and stability routines. Arm motion is important for proper posture and balance. Core exercises are key to push body further and help recover faster. Glute and hip movements promotes stronger hips, prevents shin splints and increase flexibility. Mobility exercises keeps strong when going uphill and stability allows recover from uneven

Running has become a therapy for me. Whether to relieve stress or simply challenge myself to run, I eagerly chase my running goals. Like the careful planning and preparation of my diet and training, running in many ways has mirrored my path to medical school.

Running has always been a passion of mine, along the way it has helped me overcome and push towards my goals in life. My cross country and track teams have become more like a family, than a team. We win together, and we lose together. Becoming the distance runner I am today has allowed me to have a purpose in life and to always try to be the best that I can.

For when you are happy you see the world in a whole different light. This changes everything. Allowing you to run however long you would like. Whether you run two or twenty miles, it is all up to you. Regardless, what you do running is not tiring for me, in fact, it is quite easy!

A big part of running is not just your physical abilities. It is also a mental sport. Your body can be pushed so far and hard and keep going, but it is your mind that tells you to stop. We learn what is good pain and bad pain. We teach ourselves not to stop when we feel like it.

“Every serious marathoner should do Boston, to experience the close to a million spectators, the three generations of families out cheering, the little kids handing you water or orange slices. The whole city really appreciates the runners.” -Neil Weygandt. The Boston Marathon. A marathon that is an American tradition and has been ran for the last 119 years. It is one of the major parts of the Boston and American year. It is a part of which makes America great. The strength it takes to finish the marathon is exemplary of the American strength. We are a strong country and it’s going to take a lot to break us. These are all of the major reasons running the Boston Marathon is on my bucket list.

The running phenomenon has blended into society in many different aspects of our lives. This does not only include track and field, but also cross country, road-racing, and jogging for health and leisure. Many Americans make running an essential part of their day. Running is not only good for your heart and lungs, but it is very beneficial for relieving stress, keeping your metabolism high, and keeping you trim and muscular. Another expanding characteristic of running is using it as a social experience. It is a part of people’s routine to meet with friends and to catch up with one another.

Running is by far the most under-rated anti-depressant. Fitness gurus praise its toning and strengthening effects, but running also reaps amazing benefits for the mind, especially for those prone to anxiety and/or depression. Fight Physical and Emotional Pain Depression causes emotional and physical pain. When people feel emotionally sick, they can experience a range of bodily discomfort, such as: back and knee pain stiff joints slouched and immobile shoulders high blood pressure Running affords you an outlet to release all that tightness and stiffness. Blood gets circulating and flowing. Your body will eventually let go of some of the emotional and physical pain. Even after you run, your brain continues to produce "happy chemicals" needed to feel good. Check out the Mayo Clinic's conclusive

Many people have other reasons why they run. However, running for weight loss is the most common one. Running has been scientifically proven to extremely burn large amounts of calories. Along with other health benefits for example it reduces stress, and boost metabolism.

Running affects my life by making it easier for me to get rid of most of the negativity in it. It helps me stay more focused, gives me time to think about my goals in life, and about my choices to life a better life. Running keeps me in shape, makes me healthier, and more active. I run so I won’t get too lazy to anything else. Once I get lazy I don’t want to do anything active besides eat junk foods and watch tv. When I get lazy and not do anything at all, I start to feel sick, so that is another reason I run. Some people wish they could run, but they can’t because they might have a disability or something else, and I don’t want to take that for granted.

Although there are some negatives with running, there are also many positives. Many people run because of the health reasons. It is good for the heart and lungs and people run in the fresh air. Running outside rather than inside is good for you too because of the fresh air. Running also relieves tension, by running, people can think about their problems without having to worry about anyone hearing them. They can think about whatever