In this world there are two types of people: those who like to run and those who have to run. To me, running is something I have to do because of lacrosse, but it isn’t something I look forward to.
Where I’m from, running isn’t just a hobby; It’s a way of life – considering I come from Eugene. Running is a double edged sword, on one hand you have all the positives of working out, and on the other is all the pain and soreness.
In the world of running there are a ton of injuries that can hurt your body.
In the most common cases are soreness and joint pain, but left unchecked that can lead to serious issues.
One of the more common injuries you get while running is runner’s knee.
Around forty percent of runners in a year will have some type of problem in their knee. Runner’s knee can be trigged by multiple conditions like direct trama to your knee, overuse, or the way you run.
A less common injury you could get is a stress fracture. A stress fracture occurs when your muscles can no longer take the shock of all the running you’re doing.
So the muscles transfer the problem to your bones and eventually your bones will start to break. Running definitely has its strong positives as well.
Such as weight loss, muscle gain, and you’re body starts to recover quicker after a run.
This takes around four to six weeks to feel all of the effects. Running isn’t just good for a physical workout but it can also help you mentally. It can help remove stress and releases endorphins which makes you feel good and happy.
Most runners refer to it as a runner’s high. After a couple weeks of running, you start to feel more in shape. Your lungs start to get stronger and you will find that breathing becomes easier. Even though there is a possibility for an injury, running is a great way to exercise.
Running is something that most people can do; all you need is a pair of good running shoes and yourself.
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