Run fun!

One of the first thing we learn to do in life is to run. As kids we are told play and have fun, but somewhere along the way we have managed to make what was once fun into a chore (workout). Running used to be fun. Remember when we ran around all day playing kick the bucket, hide and seek, and played soccer with friends. Why did we stop all the fun activities, and where did all the injuries come from?

I have been reading this book: Born To Run, and it made me think about these things. Why do people tell us that doing something that we were born to do is no longer fun? Since this happened, and we started to eat processed food instead, have we changed for the better? I personally don't think so, but McDonald's would probably argue that with me. Running has been the fundamental base to every sport, except chess if you call that a sport, and yet most people don't know how to properly run any more. Most of you have probably heard the expression: you get good at what you practice. Well people, start practicing so that we can start having fun again. Think how much fun it would be to play ball again with your friend, or just go for a run to clear your mind. Running also comes with a great side effect, it burns the most calories of any activity. So for you who have a sedentary job, get the "couch potato to 5k" program and get back in the game! Don't ever let anyone tell you that running isn't fun. Think back at all the fun you had as kid, before they told you that running wasn't fun, and help them remember.

What about injuries? I have bad knees, my back is not very strong so I have to protect it, I have weak ankles, flat feet........ When did all this happen? When we stopped playing! What people fail to realize is that you can't stop playing for 20 years, and then pick up where you left off. No wonder we hurt ourselves when we go out and play that yearly game of flag football. We go from zero to hero in one day. The key is to never stop being active. In other words, don't listen to those who tell you that watching the game is more fun than playing it. Just know that if you have been sedentary for a while, start slowly, and mean really slowly. Start walking, a few crunches, and don't forget stretching.