224: Does Running Need to Be Fun?

“Run for fun?  What kind of fun is that?”  This great line from Back to the Future highlights an interesting concept in the world of distance running.  Are we in this for fun and happiness?  In this episode, we cover the benefits of bringing joy to your running, but also how running, like everything in life, has highs and lows.  If we only run for happiness and when we are happy, would our training actually be as effective? HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE:Running should be funRunning should also not be funSo is fun the goal? Thanks for Listening!!To join the RLR Training Team, click here. To download our FREE strength guide for runners, click here.  To join the RLR Tribe, click here.If you have a topic you would like us to talk about, please send us an email at [email protected]   Come find us on Facebook and Instagram and say hi!Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one!Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or Google PlayInterested in Training plans and Coaching? Check that out here! Don't forget: The information on this website is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide medical advice. It is intended for general education in the areas of health and wellness. All information contained in this site is intended to be educational in nature. Nothing should be considered medical advice for your specific situation. Gain access to my new secret podcast, Unbreakable: The Runner's Guide To Injury-Proofing Your Body After 40. Click here: https://www.realliferunners.com/secretJoin the Team! -->  https://www.realliferunners.com/team Thanks for Listening!!Be sure to hit FOLLOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one!Come find us on Instagram and say hi! Don't forget: The information on this website is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide medical advice. It is intended for general education in the areas of health and wellness. All information contained in this site is intended to be educational in nature. Nothing should be considered medical advice for your specific situation.