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Running Motivation: Reasons to Run
How to Achieve 5 Running Goals
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Get to the Point
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You're Running to…Build Endurance
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You're Running to…Get Faster
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You're Running to…Mimic Your Race
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You're Running to…Shed Stress
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You're Running to…Socialize
You're Running to…Shed Stress
Leave the watch at home and forget about pace or mileage. When life overwhelms you, doing a difficult workout can be dangerous, says Barbara Walker, PhD, a sports psychologist at the Center for Human Performance in Cincinnati. Stress can cause physical symptoms like muscle tightening, and trying to do a tough workout could cause injury.
The Workout
Hit the trails. A 2010 study published in Environmental Science & Technology found that exercising in nature improved self-esteem and mood. Off-road obstacles will also force you to slow down and pay attention to your surroundings, says Hamilton.
More: 8 simple strategies to ensure that your running remains the stress-reliever it should be


























