With the warmer weather months right ahead of us I am sure that runners are ready to get outside to train for a race this coming year. Have you set a goal to run in a 5K or longer this year? If not lets make this the year that you set that goal and accomplish a run. Not only would it be a great goal to achieve but it will obviously improve your overall fitness levels. As is with most individuals who exercise their goal is to burn body fat and improve the overall health of their body.
Running is a great component to any fitness plan as it is a great fat burning exercise. In addition to the physical benefits that running gives an individual it is also a great stress reliever. Several studies have shown that runners are happier and in turn more energetic than non-runners. Another key benefit of running is that it will help increase bone density which will fend off osteoporosis. Getting back to fat burning, the main reason the general population runs.
According to a research group at Syracuse University an individual on average will burn roughly 120 calories while running a mile; which is 40 more calories burned while walking the same distance. Adding an incline to the treadmill or hills into your running route will increase your caloric burn during your run and help you build more endurance. So are you ready to pick up your caloric burn and get signed up for a race this year?
Omaha and surrounding cities have several 5K and longer races throughout the whole year. Go to Omaharun.org for a short list of possible runs that you can partake in. Get signed up for the Run for Justin 5K for a good cause or go for the Omaha Marathon if you're really ready to tackle a longer run.
