The American Columnist’s Ultimate Guide to Road Running

In the Paleolithic Age, humans had to chase antelopes half to death on the savannah in order to have enough food for the day. But today in the 21st century, we no longer need to rely on running to stay alive - unless you are in a movie scene, even if you are wearing high heels, you still have to run desperately to chase the dinosaurs - running has become a choice, and every week Nearly 30 million Americans choose this form of exercise. Now let’s take a look at how some well-known American columnists describe running. Why should we run? Running experts suggest you: Break out of the office prison and run bravely to show your true colors!

But why are we running? "Because you don't pay enough attention," said John, standing next to me. Dr. John Ratey said, "I think you should..." "Wait a minute," I thought of the movie "Pat's Playbook," in which the male protagonist with bipolar disorder wears a The plot of the garbage bag running, "I don't have ADHD." I looked at the doctor for a long time, and suddenly realized: he is a famous clinical psychologist at Harvard University and has written several best-selling books on neuroscience, and I He was just a loser who was often asked to stand in the corridor by his teacher when he was a student (and he was never caught running to the welfare office to buy hot dogs in the middle of the punishment). It seemed that I shouldn't question his professionalism like this. "Don't worry, I'm not diagnosing you," the doctor said. He didn't have to, because I was starting to understand what he meant. Running makes you more focused. During the first nine months of writing "Born to Run", I worked hard at my desk from 5:30 in the morning until dark, without going anywhere. . But then I really couldn't stand it anymore, so I overturned this extremely boring and inefficient writing plan and started running around everywhere (of course I also had to deal with all the gossip from the old Wang next door and the grandma across the street). The only thing that remains unchanged in my weekly schedule is that my wife and I go hiking every Tuesday morning. I spent the whole day "running around" recharging my batteries. After returning home and having a full dinner, I finally returned to my desk and started writing. This actually worked. My writing status and efficiency were much better than the previous methods. The concentration gained from running training allowed me to make steady progress every day. Thinking about it later, I realized that it was not me who was smart enough to come up with this idea, but an intangible asset passed down to me by my father, who retired from the Marine Corps. After he retired from the Korean War, he worked part-time in the morning, went to class in the evening, and studied hard all night to obtain a law degree and get a lawyer's license. When he became a practicing lawyer, before dawn every morning, he would put on his classic black canvas sneakers and run around the nearby streets for at least half an hour. Just running every day is not enough. He also invented a training method that is no easier than frogman exercises to let him run farther and farther: set the daily mileage every month, and then run twice as many miles on Sundays. mileage. For example: if you should run four kilometers every day in April, then you should run eight kilometers on Sunday in April; if you should run five kilometers every day in May, you should run ten kilometers on Sunday in May. By analogy, on Sunday in October, he will run a half marathon. All year round, always loyal. Not for "discipline", only for "self". When I was a child, I always thought that he was an iron man of discipline. It wasn't until I followed in his footsteps that I discovered that he was not doing this for the sake of cold and rigid "discipline" at all, but for the purpose of breaking free. After taking off the suit and leather shoes, you are naked and running towards your original nature. Even animals locked in zoos will have bad tempers, eating disorders, and even sexual dysfunction, let alone humans? In fact, modern society has created too many "cages" that keep us trapped in them without realizing it. These "cages" have already cost modern people too much in terms of body, mind, and soul. After all, why are we running? I think the answer is clear. Only by being like my dad and finding ways to open the "cage" of the office can we truly come out of our true colors.

Written by Christopher ． Christopher McDougall Lack of motivation to run? Then get a dog!

"If you can't run, don't run" is what I always insist on, just like "Even if you just go to the alley to buy drinks, you still have to ride a motorcycle" and "Anyway, everything tastes better as long as you add chili sauce." ” Just the same. However, because of my baby Betty, I broke my insistence on "not running". In our first few months, Betty was always content, and I could easily live my life while spending time with her. But half a year later, everything was different. Betty became more and more knowledgeable, and some changes began to occur in our cohabitation life. Oh no, it's a drastic change. Did you know? Betty would open the curtains in my room early in the morning to let the beautiful morning sunshine wake me up, and force me to put on my sneakers (actually my wife's, I don't have any) and go for a walk with her. She completely ignored my panting and jumped up and down in front of me. I looked at the light in her watery eyes and thought: Please! I'm not even that excited to have you lying on me while watching a movie! This is us three months ago. Betty and I slowly got along and found some balance, spending some time with her, some time for my wife, and some time for me to be alone. I would take Betty with me in the morning when the neighbors were still awake, and we would go for a walk in the park around the corner. But I have to admit that I'm a little used to spending time with Betty, and I hope my wife won't be jealous. Now, instead, I will hold the dog leash, look at Betty at the door, raise my eyebrows and ask her: "Betty, honey, do you want to go out to the bathroom?" Written by Jonah. Jonah Oes ?Ian Allen/Outside Magazine Running saves an anorexic girl’s life from collapse!

I am a dancer. Staying in shape not only makes my dancing more graceful, I also believe it will make me perform better in competitions. At that time, I always felt that the thinner I got, the stronger I would be, so I strictly controlled every calorie that went into my body, even to the point of resisting eating. It wasn't until my sophomore year that my weight dropped below 40 kilograms. I am no longer the energetic, optimistic and enterprising girl, only a pale and weak body remains. Not only was I unable to control my eating disorder, I was also unable to control my relationships that were slowly falling apart. I am getting thinner and thinner. Instead of getting stronger, I am only getting lonelier. Ask your friends who love running, and someone will definitely tell you: running is not only a hobby, but also a natural way to heal yourself. Ultra-marathon runner Rob Krar used running to control his depression, and his good comrade Timmy Olson was able to emerge from the abyss of alcohol and drugs to start a new life. As you read this article, there must be people who regard running as salvation, running and sweating outside. I would like to thank my dad for giving me the opportunity to change. At the lowest point in my life (and weight), the school health center warned me that if I didn't find a way to get back to a normal weight, I might not live past my thirties. My dad was into ultramarathons at the time. Watching him and six or seven other runners go out to cross mountains every weekend made me, who was committed to gaining weight, more and more excited. I thought to myself: Why not just go for a run? However, my nutritionist asked me to return to 45kg before I can start exercising. So I started eating hard and trying to find ways to make myself gain some weight. Unexpectedly, after I started eating, I seemed to have endless energy. Before the summer vacation, my nutritionist finally agreed that I should buy a pair of lime green running shoes for me to run home from school. Although I didn't run very fast and the distance wasn't very far, the sense of freedom in taking steps was just as beautiful as I imagined. That summer, I ran home like this every day. Two years later, I signed up for my first cross-country race. My parents, who were originally worried that I would fall in love with running and continue to lose weight, also came to cheer me up.

You can say that I just changed from "pursuing to be thinner" to "pursuing a sense of freedom." Of course, it is true to a certain extent, but if you can choose, the sense of freedom of running more than 100 kilometers a week is better than It’s okay to eat nothing and “eat nothing” every day! Running allowed me to transform the most painful part of my life into beautiful scenery, and it also saved my life from the brink of collapse. When the anorexic girl turned into a storm-chasing girl, my life was back on track! Written by Megan. Meaghen Brown Meaghen Brown ?Ian Allen/Outside Magazine Running not only makes you "high", you can stop at any time

A good week should be "high" every day. Not a bad week, which means I was "high" for at least five days. If it's lower than this number, you'll probably shy away from me when you see me. Because, as long as I don't get "high" for more than 48 hours, just like now, my body will emit "black smoke" and "miasma" (as my ex-girlfriend said). After understanding "Hi", my optimistic and positive energy will gradually be replaced by anxiety, uncertainty, and negativity. And the more time goes by, the more I start to focus on finding "highs." The first thing I do when I get up is crawl out of bed like a zombie, completely ignoring my family and walking out. I really have no choice. I need to lace up my shoes and get out for a run. If it were nicotine, alcohol, or junk food that got me high, I would definitely be labeled an addict. But what makes me "high" is running. It sounds sunny, positive, fresh and healthy, right? Is there any problem with this? Having said that, my "black smoke" and "miasma" are really like the withdrawal symptoms of addictive substances, and I have to rely on them to survive. Unfortunately, the American Psychiatric Association updated the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders in 2013 to include "gambling behavior" alongside other "substance abuse" as one of the conditions for addiction. This is the first time "behavior" has been included in the list. I can already see that "***" and "Internet" addiction will also be included in the near future. And I think it’s only a matter of time before “running” will be among them. Oh my God! This is not possible! I must stop it! Wait a moment. Why do I feel so lonely? (Going out for a run) (Half an hour later) Please ignore what I wrote above. I just want to say that this world is really beautiful and good. So does running. I love you. Written by Christopher. Christopher Keyes

?Ian Allen/Outside Magazine Running and drinking? Drawing while running? Five reasons to run away that you never thought of!

In the Paleolithic Age, humans had to chase antelopes half to death on the savannah in order to have enough food for the day. But today in the 21st century, we no longer need to rely on running to stay alive - unless you are in a movie scene, even if you are wearing high heels, you still have to run desperately to chase the dinosaurs - running has become a choice, and every week Nearly 30 million Americans choose this form of exercise. But why are we running? Here are five reasons: 1. Running is better than being stuck in traffic. The morning when it’s not too hot is the best time for running and commuting. You may feel a little groggy when you wake up in the morning, but running can speed up blood circulation and carry more oxygen to the brain. Moreover, when you run through heavy traffic jams and see the frowning faces of the drivers stuck on the road, this kind of *** makes you feel extremely happy. But you should also think about whether there are restroom facilities where you work that allow you to take a shower and change clothes. If not, then take the MRT or bus, get off a stop or two earlier, and walk a few more steps. choice. As for running, leave it to after get off work! Don't worry, run home because the bathroom and dry clothes are waiting for you. Second, it’s also good to have a beer while running. Running and beer can’t be said to be a perfect match, right? You are wrong, in the eyes of many people it is a wonderful combination. There are people all over the world who are crazy about this alternative road running of "running and doing at the same time".

For example, the "Beer Mile" has everyone from college students to Olympic athletes crazy about it (the current record holder drinks Budweiser and finishes the race in 4 minutes and 57 seconds). "Hash House Harriers (HHH or H3)" has more than 2,000 branches around the world. Their slogan is: "A community that drinks too much running." There is also a Germanic version of this "running and working" race called "Kastenlauf", which is very popular in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Teams of two people participating in the road race must hold a bucket of beer and drink all the beer before crossing the finish line. Since drinking and running are both social activities, why not combine them? What’s more, drinking it while running can help you stay hydrated! (Wouldn’t it be good?) Sports Planet reminds you: excessive drinking is harmful to your health. Third, running is really, really simple. All you need to do is: hit the road and start running. Then repeat the previous step according to your needs. Fourth, running can certainly prolong your life. Running can reduce the mortality rate of Alzheimer's disease. Running helps the brain cells responsible for memory grow. Running can slow down mental decline in old age. Running produces a muscle enzyme that eliminates depressive factors. Running can prevent osteoporosis. Running reduces cardiovascular disease mortality by 45%. Running makes your knees healthier. Running can reduce the risk of certain cancers. Running will make you age slower and keep you running as fast as you can in your old age. Overall, running can add an average of five years to your life. Fifth, running is also an emerging art medium. Many road running apps will record the paths you run. Therefore, many people have begun to use this function to make "the whole city my graffiti wall". They try to find some pattern arrangements in the intricate streets of the city and combine them into interesting patterns or words. Some people even use this to propose marriage, Looking for a job. One of the leaders is road running artist Claire Wyckoff. "Only people like me who are not serious about running will think about things that are there and are not." In 2014, she used the outline of the streets near Golden Gate Park in San Francisco to draw a corgi dog, and since then she has created more than Twenty paintings of road running. It includes a birdcage in memory of late movie star Robin Williams. "Drawing while running makes me more engaged in running," Claire said, "and I will run a few more kilometers to complete the pattern." She loves art and cannot accept giving up halfway. "To draw a certain organ, I don't just draw a stick, I have to complete the two eggs at the bottom." Written by Christopher. Christopher Solomon ?Ian Allen/Outside Magazine Claire Wyckoff and the "diagram of a certain human organ" she ran out ?thebolditalic