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Began running in 1968 or so because I felt like it. For fun and as a welcome complement to a mostly sedentary workday. Then read Cooper’s Aerobics and found out there were others who ran and other reasons to do so. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I want to know just for a research paper, how many of you run just for health. Not because of enjoyment but because you don’t want the risk of heart disease. If you could just respond to this message that would be great! For me, #1 – appearance; #2 – health; #3 – enjoyment. Shallow? – Phil Caron
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No, it was the vacant expression.
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No, it was the vacant expression.
At least the "vacant" part is only an expression in this case, in yours the Dr’s uses it to describe the X ray they took of your skull. "Make no mistake about it! Without humor, freedom would drive you insane." Bill I am so cool, that sheep count ME before they go to sleep. http://hometown.aol.com/mrrobottow/
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I run for health If only to be "in shape" when my MI comes knocking. Im afraid Genetics is going to win. db
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I want to know just for a research paper, how many of you run just for health. Not because of enjoyment but because you don’t want the risk of heart disease. If you could just respond to this message that would be great!
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Most younger guys start running to get strong & sport; Most younger women start running to improve appearance & lose weight;
So what is your take on why older guys and gals start running? You didn’t specify. Cardivascular disease is more of a worry for middle age starters. Even so, running or other aerobic exercise only cuts the risk in half. Heredity, eating, stress, and maybe even infection causes the other half. There are several scentific study papers on the web under the Cooper Institute.
For myself, I turned to running in my mid 30’s to get fit and lose weight. I have worked my way from 5Km to a full marathon. Now I am considering a sprint triathalon. I have lots of other reasons for running though. - Fresh air and pleasant scenery - being part of a group - sense of accomplishment - stress relief - time to think things through Add your favorite to the list…
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Been running on and off for 25 years. Definitely in the middle part of life. Run more consistently now: . do it for health reasons. . great way to detach from stress of life. . great way to spend time with my 2 year old (she tags along in the stroller). . good to feel healthy, sleep well at night, have a good constitution. –mikeb – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I started running again in late middle age. I continue to do it now for enjoyment, though original motivation was to lose weight. That of course has some (albeit small) relationship to heart disease. I want to know just for a research paper, how many of you run just for health. Not because of enjoyment but because you don’t want the risk of heart disease. If you could just respond to this message that would be great! — "There’s nary an animal alive that can outrun a greased Scotsman." Groundskeeper Willy, The Simpsons Regards, Dave
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I want to know just for a research paper, how many of you run just for health. Not because of enjoyment but because you don’t want the risk of heart disease. If you could just respond to this message that would be great!
For me, #1 – appearance; #2 – health; #3 – enjoyment. Shallow? – Phil Caron
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Just a pity that, in your case, running may have prolonged your life.
If it serves to annoy you, then its purpose is further enhanced. K
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Are you one of the Robot babes?
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Are you one of the Robot babes?
Was it her walk that gave her away? "Make no mistake about it! Without humor, freedom would drive you insane." Bill I am so cool, that sheep count ME before they go to sleep. http://hometown.aol.com/mrrobottow/
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I want to know just for a research paper, how many of you run just for health. Not because of enjoyment but because you don’t want the risk of heart disease. If you could just respond to this message that would be great!
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how many of you run just for health. Not because of enjoyment but because you don’t want the risk of heart disease. If you could just respond to this message that would be great!
I run for health, but learned to enjoy it. Tough question. "Make no mistake about it! Without humor, freedom would drive you insane." Bill I am so cool, that sheep count ME before they go to sleep. http://hometown.aol.com/mrrobottow/
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I want to know just for a research paper, how many of you run just for health. Not because of enjoyment but because you don’t want the risk of heart disease. If you could just respond to this message that would be great!
Count me out. I run for the fun of it. Yeah, it controls my diabetes and helps reduce the risk of heart disease. But if I didn’t like running, I’d find something else to do. I hope anyone else would, too. Why live longer if you’re going to be miserable? Rob
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I think you have to enjoy what you are doing. I run, bike, swim and lift for my health and I enjoy all those activities. Hope this helps. Cheers, Sanjay
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I want to know just for a research paper, how many of you run just for health. Not because of enjoyment but because you don’t want the risk of heart disease. If you could just respond to this message that would be great!
Well I run for health but also because I enjoy it. Heart disease figures low on my list of health reasons; falling in behind managing my Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, clearing 20 years of nicotine from my system and avoiding the osteoperosis that every woman in the generation of my family above seems to have … all of which are necessary but not sufficient reasons to run! My choice of exercise is dictated by pleasure, not prevention. Kay
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Just a pity that, in your case, running may have prolonged your life.
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Most younger guys start running to get strong & sport; Most younger women start running to improve appearance & lose weight; Cardivascular disease is more of a worry for middle age starters. Even so, running or other aerobic exercise only cuts the risk in half. Heredity, eating, stress, and maybe even infection causes the other half. There are several scentific study papers on the web under the Cooper Institute.
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I started running again in late middle age. I continue to do it now for enjoyment, though original motivation was to lose weight. That of course has some (albeit small) relationship to heart disease. I want to know just for a research paper, how many of you run just for health. Not because of enjoyment but because you don’t want the risk of heart disease. If you could just respond to this message that would be great!
– "There’s nary an animal alive that can outrun a greased Scotsman." Groundskeeper Willy, The Simpsons Regards, Dave