We all know the ample self benefits of running and keeping fit. But what of the benefits to others around you – your family and friends?
A mate confided in me that since having lost a fair amount of weight through running and increased gym activity, he has not only found all of the benefits that we have outlined on here previously (greater fitness, better breathing and generally being able to do heaps of things he was not able to in the past), but he has also found all of those other benefits that are often not acknowledged.
His children are seeing the benefit in that he can now run around and play sports with them without being out of breath or giving up easily. His wife has also shown renewed interest in him and some of her friends have commented that they wished that their husbands could also lose the weight and get more active. His other comment that sat with me is that the wife is so much more understanding of him saying that he wants to go out and run for an hour rather than that he is going to go out and go to the pub for an hour.
In short running has changed his life (as it changed mine) and it can change yours.
Running together – stride for stride on a life changing ride! – Sean Muller
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