National Running Day | Get Fit for Free

Thinking about National Running Day

Turns out, you don't have to be an Olympian to be a runner.

National Running Day might sound like just another goofy holiday that some fitness fanatic made up, but perhaps it wouldn’t hurt to ponder the benefits of running.

Everyone knows that exercise is important and promotes both physical and mental health. Everyone also knows that gym memberships can be expensive. Furthermore, diets, personal trainers and books on losing weight and getting healthy can be expensive as well — especially when compared to the cost of running: free.

No-cost weight loss

Running burns tons of calories, is a great cardiovascular activity and it doesn’t cost a dime. Furthermore, keeping your heart and lungs healthy and maintaining a healthy weight can help avoid future medical costs.

Small investment, big payoff

It is definitely worth it to invest in a good pair of running shoes. Wearing proper shoes when running can protect your shins, ankles and feet from running-related injuries. Now, don’t run out and get pay day loans to buy a pair of running shoes. Shin splints and other stress injuries caused by running will only occur over a long period of time, so just wait until your next payday.

A really good pair of running shoes generally costs about $80. That’s about the average cost of two months of gym membership. However, a sturdy pair of running shoes will last you at least a year, probably two, depending on how much you run.

History of National Running Day

Here’s a brief tutorial on the history of National Running Day: at the time I wrote this, it was about nine hours old. ... click here to read the rest of the article titled "National Running Day | Get Fit for Free"