As a running coach, I’ve had many runners wonder and ask, ‘what does running do to your body?’, and I’m here to tell you most, if not all of it, is really good for you. I know you hear stories about massive issues with runners at a marathon finish line, but that’s not the norm. So let’s talk about the effect of running on your body!
Obviously as running coach, I’m semi-biased. I think running is one of the greatest things we can do and I’ve been at it since 2002.
However, you do need to understand that this is a high impact activity and your body is going to go through some adjustments. Your muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments and brain are all going through changes.
In this article, we’ll start by looking at what happens to your body as you first start running, and then look at all the potential benefits you can experience from it.
There’s also the question of whether or not there are potential negative effects of running. I’ll answer all that plus how to get the best results from running.
Want to learn more? Then keep on reading!
What Does Running Do to Your Body When You First Start Running
You’ll be out of breath at first, and your heart rate will increase. I probably didn’t need to tell you that, right?
But what exactly is happening.
With each…
