All the excitement and energy surrounding the inaugural Savannah Rock N Roll Marathon and Half Marathon race have inspired many people to begin running for exercise. An article on WebMD sums up some of the reasons why running can be a great method of exercise:Maybe you just want to run around your neighborhood, or explore a new one. Maybe you want to challenge your body in a different way, to tone up, or lose weight. Whatever your goals, says running coach, Julie Isphording, running is an excellent exercise for a beginner to try.
"It's cheap, easy, and the perfect thing to do with a friend," says Isphording, a former marathoner and host of two health and fitness radio shows in Cincinnati.
Running's benefits include improved cardiovascular hearth, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, a revved-up metabolism, and a sense of self-esteem, says Isphording.
"You can go for a run in the morning and finish at your driveway with your hands in the air and you've had success before 7 a.m.," she says. "This is a gift from you to you."
Read the rest of the article on WebMD, and then lace up your shoes and head out for a run!