Running is a functional form of exercise and sport that helps strengthen the heart, bones, lungs and muscles, thereby improving one's overall fitness, strength and endurance.
Running is an enormously effective sport and form of exercise in itself, but also a natural part of many other forms of training, including football, martial arts, bodyweight training and OCR.
Running requires preparation and warm-up, and there are a number of different techniques and strategies that help improve your running performance, such as proper form and breathing.
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Running Styles
There are many different types of running, including distance running, jogging, marathons, and trail running. Each type of running has its own unique physical and mental challenges.
Below are examples of some basic running training methods:
Distance running:
Distance running is a type of running where you cover long distances over a period of 30 - 120 minutes. Distance running can be done as either continuous running or interval running.
Interval running:
Interval running is a type of running where you repeatedly, and over time, perform short or long periods of running and rest.
Sprint:
Sprinting is a high-speed form of running that focuses on speed and power, and is typically performed over shorter distances, with the runs typically lasting between 1 - 5 minutes with a total distance of 10 - 200 meters.
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General information about physical training
Strength training and cardio training, including running, have a wide range of benefits for both body and mind. Regular exercise not only contributes to one's physical well-being, but also to one's mental health. Through exercise, not only does focus and mental clarity improve, but the physical exertion also acts as an effective stress-reducing method, releasing endorphins and increasing feelings of well-being.
Additionally, exercise improves and stimulates overall cognitive function, resulting in sharper thinking and improved memory.
An additional benefit of regular exercise is its positive effect on cardiovascular health. By strengthening the heart and improving blood circulation, exercising significantly reduces the risk of chronic diseases. This includes cardiovascular disease, as well as lifestyle diseases such as type 2 diabetes.
Thus, training is not only an investment in one's physical endurance and strength, but also in one's mental and emotional well-being, as well as long-term health.
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Updated January 1, 2025
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