The Health & Wellness Benefits of Running & Walking

The health and wellness benefits of running and walking are well documented.  Here are 10 articles about running and 10 about walking, all from reputable sources, that will surely convince you that running and walking are essential activities, while also providing you useful information on how to get out the door!

Running

• 6 Science-Backed Ways Running Improves Your Health - Runner's World
• 10 Amazing Benefits of Running You Might Not Have Known - Podium Runner
• 10 Mental Health Benefits of Running - Podium Runner
• 24 Health Benfits of Running That Will Finally Convince You to Give It a Try - Livestrong
• 74 Benefits of Running Backed by Science - RunRepeat
• 8 Ways Running Works Wonders for Your Mind - Cigna
• For Depression and Anxiety, Running Is a Unique Therapy - Runner's World
• Is long-distance running good for the heart? - American Heart Association
• Running for health: Even a little bit is good, but a little more is probably better - Harvard Medical School
• The Truth Behind "Runner's High and Other Mental Benefits of Running - Johns Hopkins

Walking

• 11 Biggest Benefits of Walking to Improve Your Health, According to Doctors - Prevention
• 12 Benefits of Walking - Arthritis Foundation
• 20 Reasons to Go for a Walk Right Now - Livestrong
• 5 surprising benefits of walking - Harvard Medical School
• How Much Should You Walk Per Day to Have Health Benefits? - Humana
• The many benefits of walking 30 minutes a day - The Washington Post
• Walking: Trim your waistline, improve your health - Mayo Clinic
• Walking: Your steps to health - Harvard Medical School
• Why walking is the most underrated form of exercise - NBC News
• Why Walk? Why Not! - CDC