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Running: Run to be Free Physically, Emotionally and Mentally

  By Trina Remedios  posted Sep 11th 2012 at 7:00AM IN | Avg Rating
Diet & Fitness

Running is the easiest form of exercise. Plug in your ipod and run. You don’t need equipment, but you do need lots of discipline and a few pointers to avoid injuries. Sharath Raju, our barefoot running coach lists out 11 health benefits of running. He also shares some benefits of barefoot running, a challenge for urbanites. Did you know running does not benefit only your physique but also your mental and emotional well being? Get, set, go…

Reference Source - Dr. Craig Richards and Thomas Hollowell, Barefoot Running

*Images courtesy: © Thinkstock photos/ Getty Images

  • The Emotional benefits:
  • For runners
  • Reflecting back
  • Running
  • trail
  • The Mental benefits:
  • Michael Warburton
  • mental stimulation
  • The Physical benefits:
  • Develops natural stride
  • Further running economy

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