running_therapy

Boost Your Brain: Make Running Your Therapy

Mitchell GreeneSport Psychology

Most triathletes know that a 3-5 mile run a few times a week can help prevent emotional overload. Post-run, you feel a boost of energy, a sense of accomplishment, and a belief that you will survive the day’s e-mails, child tantrums, and last-minute deadlines.

But, according to the latest research on running and the brain, consistent running gives you psychological benefits you didn’t even know existed (but should definitely care about).  Read more…