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Running is a very good activity and it provides you with a lot of benefits. There are a lot of reasons why you should do it and listed below are ten of them that will make you want to think about doing so:

1. Lose weight
When you make a habit of running, one of the first things you will notice is that you will lose weight. This means that if you run more than you go to the gym to lift weights, you are more likely to lose weight faster.

2. Tone muscles
Lifting weight is not the only thing that will help tone your muscles. Running is one of the best ways for you to mold your muscles into rock hard mounds. Also, running doe not only focus on the muscles on your legs but it hits all over the body.

3. Lung capacity
When you run constantly, you will begin to notice that you do not run out of breath so easily. This is because you lungs will begin to expand when you run more often.

4. Reduces stress
Running really does reduce a lot of stress and eases your mind. All the coiled up tension and frustrations will unwind when you run.

5. Reduces risk of heart problems
When you run, you burn a lot of fats and cholesterol. This means that you will be losing weight and since you will not be gaining weight or getting fat, you can rest assured that you are far away from heart problems.

6. It does not cost a thing
Unlike paying for gym services, you do not have to pay for anything when you run. All you need to do is put on some running shoes and start running.

7. Sights
When you run, you will notice things that you do not really notice while you are riding a car. These things could be your neighbours new lawn, new paint jobs on their houses, or a lot of other sights.

8. Challenges
When you run, eventually you will get more used to it and soon, you will be setting certain challenges such as the distance you can go or the time amount of time you can keep running at.

9. Meeting fellow runners
Because running is cost-free, you might find other runners going the same way. Eventually, when you keep running and keep seeing them, you will eventually get to know each other making running a very nice activity to make new friends.

10.Sense of accomplishment
At the end of every run you do, you will most likely look back at how far you have ran or how long you ran for. Also, if you sum up weight loss, avoiding health risks and other things, you certainly will feel a sense of accomplishment.

These ten reasons are just the tip of the iceberg when you think about running. So do not think twice and start running today. Get outside or get yourself a treadmill running machine and get those legs moving!