RUN 10% MORE.
In a recent global survey by adidas, 55% of participants who increased their running dramatically found that they had developed a more positive outlook on life. “Running is like an emotional superfood,” says David Siik, creator of Precision Run. “In a world that is often complicated, a return to something so natural feeds our emotional center in a way few things still can. And, running requires a lot of work which produces the infamous runner’s high, a chemical and hormonal euphoria that often leads to a sense of peace and happiness.”
Siik says you don’t have to up your mileage by a ton to see mood-boosting perks. Even a 10% increase week over week, which is the max recommended to avoid injury, will have an impact.