Runners (joggers) - why?

[clairey-s]

In one word or one sentence, why do you like (love) running OR what would you say to convince someone else to start running?
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[sleepy1]

i hate it sorry . cant run wont run . but love biking .;)

[ruby27]

The high is soooooooooo good

[Joe_the_Lion]

1) Cardio workout. Reduces risk of heart attack, disease and some cancers.

2) Lung workout. Reduces the risk of lung disease and cancer.

3) Stress release. Reduces the risk of heart disease, cholesteral build up, high blood pressure and tension

4) Circulatory workout. Reduces the risk of bone marrow cancer, joint problems, diabetes and bladder problems.

5) Fat burner. Reduces body mass index and can build muscle, lose weight. After smoking the single biggest cause for disease of every major organ.

6) Makes you feel good.

7) See the countryside/makes you leave the house.

8) Social, if running in a group or part of a club

9) Free, compared to high gym prices

10) Self progressive. You can easily monitor you own performance, whther time or distance.

Need I go on?

[Doc Spock]

Running is a complete waste of time, we are not a running animal, that is why we invented bows and arrows etc.
I have known fit people in their 30's drop dead after running'
Far too dangerous a pastime.

[IggyB]

well asides from all the health benefits which we all know are good for us as Joe says it does make you feel good - this is due to the release of endorphins (hope i thats how its spelled) simply put these act as a natural "feel good" drug within the brain and its this reward that will make people enjoy the physical exercise - and wish to repeat the experience

[sleepy1]

i know a better way to release them happy hormones . it can be done in comfort .

[fine,thanks]

physical exercise does not reduce the risk of lung cancer, unless jtl has evidence to the contrary.

[Joe_the_Lion]

How many athletes smoke? How many smokers regularly run?

I think there is a pattern forming. Think holistis
Besides, regular excercise does reduce the risk of ALL cancers.

[fine,thanks]

holistic ?

[ALLO5775]

don't get joe started on smoking. the ab will be flooded with his remarks! lol.

i don't run. i can't push my oxigen tank fast enough

[clairey-s]

that is ridiculous! JTL's answer, which included swearing AT someone, was just edited, and mine, asked only why JTL was verbally abusing someone, was DELETED!!

[Joe_the_Lion]

That's just the way the cookie crumbles.