Love the points that you make and how you show running is good for us… would like some evidence about keeping you young though! Exercise can produce free radicals that accelerate ageing unless we consume anti-oxidants.. and of course being outside means our skin will age TERRIBLY unless we use sunblock, avoid the mid-day and use a hat always. Wouldn’t want people going out and ending up older than they need be!

Great article and thanks for sharing.

It’s great exercise and I used to do it all the time. Haven’t got back into it since having my hip replaced – but I still will.

Good points and it’s a free form of exercise as well !

I don’t run because I am big up top and it hurts when they move up and down. A gentle walk is the best I can manage

I am not runner. I have large breasts and have never felt comfortable running. I’m a power walker so I get similar benefits. I wish I was a runner, but it doesn’t work for me.

Some great points…you also get outdoors and can see some beautiful places… and meet some great people!

I’ve never been a runner. Not even in primary school. I detested it and never came close to winning a running race. Still can’t run, all these years later

I didn’t know it caused stronger bones. I might have to fasten the pace.

Wish I could love running, love the ideas you have given

Iv started the exercise bike will start running soon I think

I was told that running on firm sand or lawn is better than running on a hard surface as it impacts less on your bones, tendons etc. You are less likely to suastain a serious injury. I watched an intering article on TV last night. A guy demonstrated how if you hold your hands in fronth of you and your thumbs are turned inwards, your shoulders move forwards, your chest moves downwards and it is more difficult to breathe with ease.
If you have your arms at your side with your thumbs pointing forward, Your shoulders stay back in a better position for good posture, your chest rises a bit instead of falling and it is quite a bit easier to breathe and not reduced the section between your chest and waist. I had to try it before I was convinced. It wasn’t an ad. for anything. It was shown as a general health information item.

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  well i heard that it doesn’t matter what surface you are on, the force is the same on your joints

I have to agree on all of these reaons, even number 10!

Have been taking advantage of the warmer weather and getting out and power walking.

thank you they are some good plus’s

I really miss running – hard to fit in now with three kids. What I lvoed most was the feeling of solitude and freedom. Very good for mental and emotional health as wella s physical fitness!

Thanks for sharing this interesting article with good points on the benefits of running.

Use to love running but never liked running after having 3 babies lol ill walk though and ill get my excersize ball out and now I’m trying to start to do yoga every 2days.

Nothing beats exercise especially when on a tight budget yet need to be healthy for my own sake as well as for my young family. Love to run but at the moment briskly walking with the boys definitely is working; thanks for the great hints.

As a rule to be completely up front I don’t like running, although I used to years ago. I’ve recently been diagnosed with sever vitamin D deficiency and when I read about strong bones it makes me feel as though I probably should be doing more of it!