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mw2530

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Any of you out there super passionate about running? I find it extremely relaxing for my mind. I think that my heartrate is often lower when I am out for a run than when I am in a crowded room with other people. If I don't get a run in for a few days I start getting pretty antsy. It is definitely a need, not a want.
 
Im hearing ya MW,
Not so much of the running, as ive done enuf of that, up until recently. But I do spend a bit of time in the gym, for exactly the same reasons. It really diffuses my nervous energy, especially before a social event. So yes it has huge therapeutic value.

Cheers Turk
 
I used to run X-C and did short distance (9 miles or so) thrice a week. When I have to get somewhere on foot, I still break into the old breathe-step rhythm, and find I can cover a fair distance without tiring very much. My wonky knee doesn't let me run much anymore, and I never really enjoyed it anyway.
 
mw2530 said:
Any of you out there super passionate about running? I find it extremely relaxing for my mind. I think that my heartrate is often lower when I am out for a run than when I am in a crowded room with other people. If I don't get a run in for a few days I start getting pretty antsy. It is definitely a need, not a want.
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I doubt it's anything to be concerned about, but I thought you'd be interested to know of a condition called 'Compulsive Exercise'. It's generally a condition, which a person generally may or may not have control over. It allows them to relieve stress and anxiety through excessive running.

I don't think it's typically an issue, unless this takes over a persons life (ie. prevents them from going to work, or causes strain on their body). I believe it's why Forrest Gump went on his famous run across several states just after his mother had died; it was his way of grieving.

If done at a healthy level though, I'd say you're quite lucky, as many people (including myself) see running as a chore...unfortunately :p
 
Vanilla said:
I doubt it's anything to be concerned about, but I thought you'd be interested to know of a condition called 'Compulsive Exercise'. It's generally a condition, which a person generally may or may not have control over. It allows them to relieve stress and anxiety through excessive running.

I don't think it's typically an issue, unless this takes over a persons life (ie. prevents them from going to work, or causes strain on their body). I believe it's why Forrest Gump went on his famous run across several states just after his mother had died; it was his way of grieving.

If done at a healthy level though, I'd say you're quite lucky, as many people (including myself) see running as a chore...unfortunately :p
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I think Vanilla that Forrest did he long run also because Jenny (the woman he loved) had left him again. This time after they made love.
 
Dustman319 said:
I think Vanilla that Forrest did he long run also because Jenny (the woman he loved) had left him again. This time after they made love.
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Oh right, that too, haha, I had almost forgotten that part :P
 
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