* . *
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Earth-News
  • Home
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    This Haunting ‘60s Country Song Is Even More Tragic Than You Remember – Yahoo

    This Haunting ’60s Country Song Will Break Your Heart All Over Again

    Arts/Entertainment: ‘Wait Until Dark’ brings spooky season center stage – Times Herald Online

    Wait Until Dark’ Delivers Chilling Thrills Perfect for the Spooky Season

    Bluesman James Montgomery Will Perform In Falmouth – CapeNews.net

    Blues Legend James Montgomery Ready to Ignite the Stage in Falmouth

    Mexican singer Pedro Fernández to make Ave Fénix tour stop in Stockton. Tickets, schedule – Yahoo

    Mexican Singer Pedro Fernández Brings the Ave Fénix Tour to Stockton – Don’t Miss It!

    Flutter Entertainment’s SWOT Analysis: Uncovering the Growth Potential Amid Challenges

    Dylan Efron Shares Sweet ‘DWTS’ Rehearsal Photos Featuring His Little Sister Olivia – yahoo.com

    Dylan Efron’s Heartwarming ‘DWTS’ Rehearsal Moments with Little Sister Olivia

  • General
  • Health
  • News

    Cracking the Code: Why China’s Economic Challenges Aren’t Shaking Markets, Unlike America’s” – Bloomberg

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Trending Tags

    • Trump Inauguration
    • United Stated
    • White House
    • Market Stories
    • Election Results
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Technology
    Erie Canal’s 200th anniversary: How a technological marvel for trade changed the environment forever – The Conversation

    Erie Canal’s 200th Anniversary: How a Trade Marvel Transformed the Environment Forever

    Day 5 of Gains Streak for Solidion Technology Stock with 475% Return (vs. -20% YTD) [10/14/2025] – Trefis

    Solidion Technology Stock Rockets for 5th Consecutive Day, Soaring an Astonishing 475% Year-to-Date

    Tracking DNA and RNA Together To Unlock Disease Insights – Technology Networks

    Unlocking Disease Insights by Tracking DNA and RNA Together

    The future of battery technology – Engineer Live

    Revolutionizing Energy: Exploring the Future of Battery Technology

    How Can Boosting Your Travel Experience with Less Technology Lead to a More Relaxing Vacation? All You Need to Know About This Latest Trend – Travel And Tour World

    How Can Boosting Your Travel Experience with Less Technology Lead to a More Relaxing Vacation? All You Need to Know About This Latest Trend – Travel And Tour World

    Davenport CornCon Cybersecurity Conference helps students explore technology, AI use – KWQC

    Davenport CornCon Cybersecurity Conference Ignites Student Passion for Technology and AI Innovations

    Trending Tags

    • Nintendo Switch
    • CES 2017
    • Playstation 4 Pro
    • Mark Zuckerberg
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    This Haunting ‘60s Country Song Is Even More Tragic Than You Remember – Yahoo

    This Haunting ’60s Country Song Will Break Your Heart All Over Again

    Arts/Entertainment: ‘Wait Until Dark’ brings spooky season center stage – Times Herald Online

    Wait Until Dark’ Delivers Chilling Thrills Perfect for the Spooky Season

    Bluesman James Montgomery Will Perform In Falmouth – CapeNews.net

    Blues Legend James Montgomery Ready to Ignite the Stage in Falmouth

    Mexican singer Pedro Fernández to make Ave Fénix tour stop in Stockton. Tickets, schedule – Yahoo

    Mexican Singer Pedro Fernández Brings the Ave Fénix Tour to Stockton – Don’t Miss It!

    Flutter Entertainment’s SWOT Analysis: Uncovering the Growth Potential Amid Challenges

    Dylan Efron Shares Sweet ‘DWTS’ Rehearsal Photos Featuring His Little Sister Olivia – yahoo.com

    Dylan Efron’s Heartwarming ‘DWTS’ Rehearsal Moments with Little Sister Olivia

  • General
  • Health
  • News

    Cracking the Code: Why China’s Economic Challenges Aren’t Shaking Markets, Unlike America’s” – Bloomberg

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Trending Tags

    • Trump Inauguration
    • United Stated
    • White House
    • Market Stories
    • Election Results
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Technology
    Erie Canal’s 200th anniversary: How a technological marvel for trade changed the environment forever – The Conversation

    Erie Canal’s 200th Anniversary: How a Trade Marvel Transformed the Environment Forever

    Day 5 of Gains Streak for Solidion Technology Stock with 475% Return (vs. -20% YTD) [10/14/2025] – Trefis

    Solidion Technology Stock Rockets for 5th Consecutive Day, Soaring an Astonishing 475% Year-to-Date

    Tracking DNA and RNA Together To Unlock Disease Insights – Technology Networks

    Unlocking Disease Insights by Tracking DNA and RNA Together

    The future of battery technology – Engineer Live

    Revolutionizing Energy: Exploring the Future of Battery Technology

    How Can Boosting Your Travel Experience with Less Technology Lead to a More Relaxing Vacation? All You Need to Know About This Latest Trend – Travel And Tour World

    How Can Boosting Your Travel Experience with Less Technology Lead to a More Relaxing Vacation? All You Need to Know About This Latest Trend – Travel And Tour World

    Davenport CornCon Cybersecurity Conference helps students explore technology, AI use – KWQC

    Davenport CornCon Cybersecurity Conference Ignites Student Passion for Technology and AI Innovations

    Trending Tags

    • Nintendo Switch
    • CES 2017
    • Playstation 4 Pro
    • Mark Zuckerberg
No Result
View All Result
Earth-News
No Result
View All Result
Home Science

Social running is all the rage—here’s why it’s good for you

July 2, 2024
in Science
Social running is all the rage—here’s why it’s good for you
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Before joining Washington D.C.-based District Running Collective, Fallon Jones wasn’t a runner. “An old friend—we were doing CrossFit at the time—she said that there’s this group of Black people that run up the street,” she says. She was hooked after her first run with the group the following week.

“The energy was so electric. I am in the slower pace group, but everybody was there at the end to cheer me on,” says Jones. “I thought, you know what? If I keep coming back, maybe I can get a little better.”    

Run clubs have a long history dating back to the early 19th century. The first known running club, the Thames Hare and Hounds, was established in 1868 in London, promoting the sport as a social activity. Over the decades, running clubs spread across Europe and North America, initially attracting competitive runners but gradually appealing to a broader audience seeking support, motivation, and camaraderie.

In recent years, the rise of social media and fitness apps has further transformed run clubs. Online platforms allow runners to connect, organize events, and track progress, making running more accessible and inclusive.

Joining a run club not only fosters new friendships, it also enhances mental well-being. Additionally, maintaining a conversational pace while running with friends can offer distinctive physical benefits, too.

The science behind conversational running

Conversational running refers to maintaining a pace at which you can comfortably speak in complete sentences as you move. It is often associated with Zone 2 training, which involves an intensity of 60 to 70 percent of your maximum heart rate. 

Kristen Hislop, a certified running and triathlon coach, says that people often struggle to achieve this pace because it doesn’t feel like a “hard” workout; it’s often much slower than you’d anticipate. But even though it doesn’t feel especially challenging, low to moderate-intensity training is great for your overall health, she says.

(Does the perfect workout really exist?)

“Doing low-intensity exercise on a regular basis is going to build endurance so you’ll be able to go longer and further,”  says Hislop. “You’re also going to recover faster and reduce your risk of injuries.” And, compared to high-intensity exercises, which use sugar as fuel, low-intensity exercise burns fat more effectively. 

The social benefits of running with others

But running isn’t only good for your body; it’s also good for your relationships.

Rachel Goldberg, a licensed marriage and family therapist who incorporates walk-and-talk sessions into her practice, has noticed that people are much more willing to open up during exercise.

“If you are near somebody but not necessarily facing them eye to eye, there might be a little bit more willingness to open up or you might just feel a little bit less intimidated,” she says. This vulnerability can lead to deeper conversations and stronger connections. She adds that this is also a phenomenal way to break social anxiety barriers. 

(Do you really need 10,000 steps a day? Here’s what the science says.)

One reason may be that running stimulates endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. “When you have endorphins released, you feel better, you feel less stress, everything around you starts to seem more positive,” says Goldberg. “In terms of relationships, that leads to feeling more positive association to the person that you’re with, which helps create more bonding.” 

Conversational running can also enhance cognitive function by increasing blood flow to the brain, improving mental clarity, and reducing stress levels. 

Building community through running

Running with others can be a great way to ensure you’re keeping a conversational pace and forming a community at the same time. Danielle Burnett, leader of Big Girls Who Run in Long Beach, California, recently hosted her first group run: “At the start, people were chatting a bit, but not super crazy,” she says. “Then, when we came back [from the run], it felt like connections had been made. People were already talking about meeting up for runs later that week.” 

Burnett also understands the anxiety that can accompany exercising in public. “When I started getting into running, it was more of a solo thing for me. I really wanted the community aspect, but I felt overwhelmed,” she says. “I didn’t see many run clubs that matched my pace.”

Finding the right run club to fit your needs is crucial. Jones knew her club was the right fit after her first outing. “They did a really good job of explaining the different pace groups.”

Since then, she has made lifelong friends. “As someone who is approaching 40, it has been a blessing to find friends of all ages at this stage in life,” she says. “These are people I might not have known outside of showing up on Wednesdays. But these are people I have dinner with, and I would go on vacation with. It’s been beautiful to be a part of this running community.”

>>> Read full article>>>
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source : National Geographic – https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/benefits-of-social-running

Tags: “Runningsciencesocial
Previous Post

Wetlands may be the key to saving the Mekong River

Next Post

5 reasons why this Albanian destination should be your next Mediterranean getaway

Task Force Urges World Bank and International Monetary Fund to Prioritize Climate, Restructure Lending Policies – Inside Climate News

Task Force Calls on World Bank and IMF to Prioritize Climate Action and Revamp Lending Policies

October 16, 2025
Opinion: California’s two-tier economy mirrors UK’s ‘Upstairs, Downstairs’ past – Times of San Diego

How California’s Two-Tier Economy Echoes the UK’s ‘Upstairs, Downstairs’ Divide

October 16, 2025
This Haunting ‘60s Country Song Is Even More Tragic Than You Remember – Yahoo

This Haunting ’60s Country Song Will Break Your Heart All Over Again

October 16, 2025
Iron County nonprofit connects public to health experts – Upper Michigan’s Source

Iron County Nonprofit Connects Community with Health Experts to Improve Well-Being

October 16, 2025
Hear arguments in Supreme Court case that could undercut Voting Rights Act – CNN

Supreme Court Hears Crucial Arguments That Could Weaken the Voting Rights Act

October 16, 2025
Using nature to help tackle mental health issues – Inside Ecology

Using nature to help tackle mental health issues – Inside Ecology

October 15, 2025
Get Inspired at the Bay Area Science Festival on Saturday, October 25 – marinmommies.com

Get Inspired at the Bay Area Science Festival on Saturday, October 25 – marinmommies.com

October 15, 2025
Scientists Found a Chemical That Could Help Regrow Your Hair. It Might Be In Your Pantry. – Popular Mechanics

This Common Pantry Ingredient Could Be the Key to Regrowing Your Hair

October 15, 2025
Face your fears in 4k: October State Theatre film lineup – The Daily Collegian

Conquer Your Fears in Stunning 4K: October Film Lineup at the State Theatre

October 15, 2025
Erie Canal’s 200th anniversary: How a technological marvel for trade changed the environment forever – The Conversation

Erie Canal’s 200th Anniversary: How a Trade Marvel Transformed the Environment Forever

October 15, 2025

Categories

Archives

October 2025
M T W T F S S
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031  
« Sep    
Earth-News.info

The Earth News is an independent English-language daily published Website from all around the World News

Browse by Category

  • Business (20,132)
  • Ecology (869)
  • Economy (891)
  • Entertainment (21,763)
  • General (17,620)
  • Health (9,933)
  • Lifestyle (903)
  • News (22,149)
  • People (891)
  • Politics (901)
  • Science (16,101)
  • Sports (21,390)
  • Technology (15,870)
  • World (874)

Recent News

Task Force Urges World Bank and International Monetary Fund to Prioritize Climate, Restructure Lending Policies – Inside Climate News

Task Force Calls on World Bank and IMF to Prioritize Climate Action and Revamp Lending Policies

October 16, 2025
Opinion: California’s two-tier economy mirrors UK’s ‘Upstairs, Downstairs’ past – Times of San Diego

How California’s Two-Tier Economy Echoes the UK’s ‘Upstairs, Downstairs’ Divide

October 16, 2025
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

© 2023 earth-news.info

No Result
View All Result

© 2023 earth-news.info

No Result
View All Result

© 2023 earth-news.info

Go to mobile version