I found this article really interesting! It explains 10 benefits to running that you might not know about. To read the full article, go to Competitor Running.
1. OVERALL MENTAL HEALTH
2. STRENGTHENS YOUR LUNGS
3. CAN HELP PREVENT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
4. STRENGTHENS YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
5. WEIGHT CONTROL
6. PHYSICALLY STRENGTHENS YOUR LEGS
7. RELIEVES STRESS
8. INCREASED BONE DENSITY
9. INCREASED JOINT STRENGTH AND STABILITY
10. INCREASED CONFIDENCE