How Does Running Benefit Your Mental Health?

The Fleet Feet Blog is full of helpful information. From training tips, to gear reviews, there is something for everyone! This post is about the mental health benefits of running and walking.

Running and walking are great ways to get in shape and build a healthy lifestyle. Many people focus on the physical benefits of running and walking as reasons to pick up the sport. But did you know that the mental benefits are just as significant?

"Running has so many great benefits for both our physical and mental health," says Gwen Riley, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and runner. "For many, it’s a way to de-stress, identify personal goals, practice being in the present moment; the list goes on. But these benefits are not the same as processing difficult emotions, gaining insight into weaknesses, developing healthier self-talk, and learning how to better handle stressors in the moment."

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