Top 10 Reasons Not to Do Long Distance Running

November 11, 2009

Long distance running has been popular for enough time now that it’s starting to be safe to say that it’s not a fad. But just because something is popular doesn’t mean it’s good for you. Here are the top 10 reasons why you shouldn’t do long distance running:
10. It Wears Down Your Body. If you’ve ever read Runner’s World, you know how many of their stories focus on healing injuries, professional runners who were off their feet for years, old time runners who ran long distances despite getting sick because of it, and so on. Some people are born with the kind of genetics that they can do marathon running for years without injury, but for most people it takes a toll and they’re putting themselves at risk for injury.
9. It Takes Too Much Time. Some people enjoy the fresh air and freedom of mind that running gives them, but […]

Original post by rafael@thefitnessadviser.com (Rafi Bar-Lev)

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