Running, at first, is not something that most Americans would say is fun or easy. At times, it can be painful and extremely exhausting, but if a person is strong enough mentally they can overcome those small beginning barriers and become better, both physically and mentally. Starting off, few runners run for fun, most of them run to get into decent shape and lose weight. Running burns off more calories at a faster pace than most any exercise or game that we know of. It is also something that does not require a lot of equipment. This combination makes it an ideal way for many people across the country to strive to have a better body and mind.
Without doubt, the main benefit of running is the health impact that it has on the body. Unlike smoking or high stress environments which cause the arteries in the body to contract and restrict blood flow, so the heart is forced to push harder, running eventually enlarges the arteries and strengthens the heart so it does not have to try as hard to pump blood throughout the body. The easier it is for the heart to pump blood, the easier it is for your working muscles to receive the much-needed oxygen that they use up while functioning at an elevated level. This is the reason why many runners have a noticeably low blood pressure compared to the general population. During normal use, the lungs do not work at their full potential. While running, the longer, deeper breaths make use of the significant amount of unused tissue in the lungs. Health wise, running is very beneficial with little or no negative effects.
To be a successful runner, you need to hone both the mental and physical aspects of your body. Without the right mindset, the majority runners would be unsuccessful. In our lives, we strive to eliminate the need for effort and make our tasks as effortless as possible. You can do this to some extent somewhat in running, but most of the time runners learn to cope with the discomfort.