Running is Good For Your Mind Too!

Running isn't just a good way of training for fitness, it can be good for your mind too!

Running long and hard is an ideal antidepressant, since it's hard to run and feel sorry for yourself at the same time. Also, there are those hours of clear headedness and a feeling of well-being that follow a long run.

This is due to a release of endorphins produced by the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus during exercise after reaching a certain point during that exercise. Running helps you reach that point during exercise quicker and give you a bigger burst of endorphins.

So what are you waiting for? Go for it!