Here’s why running is bad for you. And good.
Just read a couple of articles from a couple of different sources on why running is bad for you. Mostly it’s because of things like an improved cardiovascular system, stronger heart, greater blood volume, and improved resistance to infection. Oh wait…I think I got that wrong.
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OK, now I’ve got it. Here’s why running is bad for you.
It causes joint problems, muscle imbalance, leads to excessive behavior, and it’s boring.
So, bottom line? Uh, doesn’t look like there’s not a clear bottom line to this. Right?
“Who cares, Tony? I’m not a runner anyway.”
Well, I’m not a runner either…anymore. But way back in the early 80’s I sure was. In fact, I remember training daily to run the Peachtree Road Race, a famous 10k run, in Atlanta, Georgia.
And I was a full-time professional musician at the time. And I don’t know if you know this, but, getting up early each morning, to go for a run, isn’t typical for musicians. But that’s what I did. Ran every day so I could increase my distance and stamina. And I remember how cool it was when I reached that “runner’s high” they always talk about.
The first time that happened, I was about a month away from the upcoming Road Race. And I was booked, for a month, in Hilton Head, South Carolina with a four piece band. (I was a drummer at the time)
Anyway…
One of those warm days I got my running shoes, shirt, and shorts on and took off into the coastal countryside. And I’ll never forget how I got to my usual 5 mile point but suddenly noticed my breathing got a lot easier. So, I kept going. And going. And it almost seemed like I could go forever without getting tired or out of breath.
But I had to get back to my room and get ready to play that night. So, I ran all the way back, and it felt great.
From that point on, I knew I’d have no problem with the Peachtree 10k Road Race.
Knowing I could do it helped me keep my eyes on the prize. And I can say, for sure, all the running I did was good for me.
But over 30 years have passed. And I don’t run anymore. But I walk. With my beautiful wife. And we get lots of miles in as regularly as we can. Walking is much healthier when your joints and muscles have endured multiple decades of use. But your results might vary.
One final note. Just because I stopped my physical running years ago doesn’t mean I don’t run. I do. But not with a 10k goal in mind. I’m talking about an infinite goal. And not to win a t-shirt or a ribbon. But an imperishable crown.
And that kind of running IS essential.
It’s full of providential potential.
You’ll reach a runner’s high, and it will multiply
In a way that’s never-ending exponential.
Stay tuned,
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