Running clears my mind and gives me the energy to take on the day. Anytime I spend running is refreshing, relaxing, rejuvenating and peaceful. If I’m working on an issue, I find that with each step, my mind files away the good stuff, tosses the junk, and organizes what’s really important. After the run, my mental “inbox” is cleaned out, my head left clear, my thoughts sharp, and my disposition agreeable.
9. Running has improved my sleep habits. The older w Since I am one e get, the more important it is to carve out that easy, restful, peaceful 8-10 hours of slumber each night.of those crazy go-for-a-run-at-the-butt-crack-of-dawn types, I habitually go to bed by 9:30pm every night. The sleep I do get now, as a runner, is oh so satisfying! I go to bed tired from that morning’s effort and wake up feeling refreshed, thankful for my health (current state excepted) and ready to take on the day.