Long Distance vs. Short Distance

Running is something that people get really scared of when they talk about working out, but it does have a lot of health benefits.  It relieves a good amount of stress, and can be a great cardio workout.  When people talk about running, they usually think about losing weight, which is something that is on college students minds a ton.  College students want to be able to lose body fat fast, otherwise they can get completely discouraged. However, there are two different kinds of ways to run, long distance and short distance.  Here is a link on a longer list of advantages and disadvantages of both. Shorter distance seems to be the best type of run for students who are looking to lose body fat.  It is really hard work, and isn't as relaxing as long distance, but you will see results.  Shorter distance is done really well by using places such as the rec or an outside track near by.  Tracking your time is also extremely helpful to keep on creating goals for yourself. Looking to lose some extra weight before the holidays, go and start a short distance running workout!