See sRod Run: Turns out we were right

11.20.2009

Turns out we were right

We all know that running not only makes you healthy, but also makes you happier. Apparently there is now scientific proof that there is a physical component. Researchers at Princeton found that when rats were given a running regimen they were neurologically less stressed than rats who were not. It's a pretty cool story that you can read here: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/18/phys-ed-why-exercise-makes-you-less-anxious/.

2 comments:

Jess said...: I don't need rats to tell me that!; November 20, 2009 at 8:03 PM
Irish Cream said...: Very cool; thanks for sharing!! Now I have proof when my non-running friends question my sanity! :); November 23, 2009 at 7:37 AM

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2011 Marine Corps Historic Half, VA (1:53:35)
2011 3M Half-Marathon, TX (1:41:47)
2010 Portland Marathon, OR (3:49:00)
2010 JP Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge 3.5M (28:11)
2010 Delaware Marathon, DE (3:47:01)
2010 Carefirst Bluecross Blueshield National Half-Marathon, DC (1:50:30)
2009 ING NYC Marathon, NY (3:50:23)
2009 NYRR Grete's Great Gallop, NY (Half-Marathon, 1:49:23)
2009 Flying Pig Marathon, OH (4:03:30)
2009 Great Bay Half Marathon, NH (1:48:40)
2008 Amica Breakers Marathon, RI (3:50:19)
2008 Maple Leaf Half-Marathon, VT (1:55:50)
2008 Weston Hometown Classic 5K, FL (23:32)
2008 Fairfield Half-Marathon, CT (1:53:41)
2008 NYRR Healthy Kidney 10K, NY (49:19)
2007 Baltimore Marathon, MD (4:09:39)
2007 Long Branch Half-Marathon, NJ (1:53:42)
2006 Philadelphia Distance Run, PA (Half-Marathon, 1:59:15)
2006 NYRR Queens Half-Marathon, NY (2:05:54)
2005 Disney World Half-Marathon, FL (2:22:15)
2004 Boston Half-Marathon, MA (2:07:15)