Run For Your Life

Rishi Rathod gives new meaning to the idiom ‘run for your life.’ With the help of fascinating examples, he shows how running can have a positive impact on your life. It not only boosts your physical fitness levels but also does wonders for your mental and spiritual well-being. So when you get back from your run this evening, settle into your favourite armchair and read this article to find out what more you can get out of your regimen.

Growing up, I was unaware of how much I was running, along with the other kids. At that time, playing for me and my pals meant always dashing about. It continued till we entered adulthood and started juggling jobs and professions. Fortunately, I maintained running purely for enjoyment, but most of my buddies stopped running after taking up cricket. Now, none of them can run for more than three to five kilometres. Some people have problems with their knees, some have more body fat than muscle, and others can’t handle the stress of running. I don’t want to imply that everyone should run to stay active. Health awareness has enthused many people into participating in sports or fitness regimens. In this article, I investigate how running, which is usually considered 'child's play,' ends up being such difficult a activity for many people and how it has spiritual benefits in addition to its physical advantages.

There are two groups of runners: The first group, which makes up the majority, comprises those who want to take advantage of the physical gains that running offers, while the second group is made up of those who run for enjoyment and have life-changing experiences. For me, the purpose of running was to test my mettle, see how far I could go, and enjoy the after-run feeling. But with time, things began to change. I began to pay attention to my breathing, posture, and surroundings, and learned a lot about self-awareness and mindfulness.