The phrase “Running Is My Therapy” can be found on everything from t-shirts to inspirational posters. Before I started running, I thought this was a silly mantra runners used to justify putting their bodies through torture. Then, I joined in on the crazy.
Running isn’t easy, and sometimes, I do feel like I am torturing my body. One of my 20 mile training runs for my first marathon was an incredibly awful experience, and I still cringe at the thought of that day. But, I do understand why people consider running to be a form of therapy now. Running relieves my stress. It clears my mind. When I’m having a bad day, running strips away the negative and restores my positive outlook. When I finish a challenging run, I feel like I can accomplish anything. Running provides an amazing boost to my mental well-being.
It’s not just other runners that agree. Science backs it up.
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