Maybe you are thinking running is only for kids at their inter house sport days or you think it should be left strictly to those hoping to be in the Olympics. You should have a rethink.
Not only is running great for keeping trim, boosting mood and (apparently) boosting your sex drive, it’s now being touted as a way of extending your lifespan.
According to a new study from Iowa State University, running for just one hour could prolong your life by seven hours.
All in all, that means that runners live approximately three years longer than non-runners – and that holds true even if they drink, smoke or are overweight.
Just one hour of running can increase your lifespan by seven hours
Don’t fancy cantering around for miles and miles?
Not an issue.
Researchers claimed that simply running for 60 minutes a week was the most effective exercise for extending your life. It doesn’t matter how far you or how fast you run, your risk of premature death gets cut by up to 40% once you start running.
