Turtles Can Run

When I ran my first 5k, one of the things that really amazed me was how old many of the runners were.   There were people in their 70s and 80s running in races.  Most of the people I know that are that old don’t do much more than  sit around and watch TV all day. I was impressed  and I wanted to know what their secret was.  Well it turns out that research suggests regular running slows the effects of aging, according to a new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine.

Researchers tracked 500 older runners for more than two decades. What they found was that elderly joggers have fewer disabilities, remained fit for longer than non-runners and are half as likely to die early deaths.

So if weight control, better moods,  better overall health and  increased energy weren’t enough reasons  to run, maybe a longer and a higher quality of life as you get older will motivate you to lace up your sneakers and start running.

Click here to read more about this study.

Slow and Steady Still Finishes The Race
-Middalia Wayman

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