WhyWeRun

Health Out of all the benefits you gain from running the most crucial one is improved health. Running improves your cardiovascular system by strengthen the heart by ensuring the proper flow of blood & oxygen throughout the body which in long term will help prevent heart disease and heart attacks. Running also helps with maintaining blood pressure and cholesterol. Lastly improving your immune disease which is important to fighting off sicknesses.  Weight Management Running is one of those exercises that burns the most calories if you're trying to lose weight. If you're at a weight that your comfortable at running will help maintain that weight. Running increases what they call the "After-Burn" which is where the number of calories you burn after a workout increases. Of course running by itself won't help lose or maintain weight but with frequent exercise and proper diet you will find losing weight and maintaining weight easier.  Social Life One thing that runni...

The Marathon One of the biggest Marathon in the world the New York City Marathon hosted 51,402 total finishers. This Marathon holds immense importance as it transcends mere athletic competition but is a symbol for human determination. Route The 26.2 Mile race starts in Staten Island, from there you run through Brooklyn. The 13.1 mile mark is by Greenport and from there you run over to Manhattan where you run all the way to The Bronx. From the Bronx you go back down to Manhattan where the race comes to an end at Central Park.  Tamirat Tola Coming in first place in the overall race was Tamirat Tola. A 32 year old Ethiopian who has competed in multiple races around the world and won the bronze medal in the 10,000 meters at the 2016 Rio Olympics. He finished the New York City Marathon with a time of 2:04:58.  Hallen Obiri  Coming in first place for the women's race was hallen Obiri. A 33 year old Kenyan Runner who won world titles in indoor and outdoor track and is a two time...

 Steve Prefontaine Born Steve Roland "Pre" Prefontaine on January 25, 1951 in Coos Bay, Oregon. Steve Prefontaine is one of the most influential long distance runner of all time setting American records at every distance from the 2,000 to 10,000 meter. Known for his running style and determination he strived to be the very best in the sport of running. He competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and was preparing for the 1976 Olympics before he sadly passed away on May 30, 1975.  The Running Boom Before we get into the history of Steve we first need some historical context. During the 1960s and 1970s the world of running went through this transformational period that changed the landscape of running in a whole called "The Running Boom". We witness running become one of the world must renowned sports. We witness many runners break records and set the foundation of running and Steve was one of those people.  Running Style Really known for his aggressive front-running styl...