Only a very small percentage of the population takes part in marathons. The whole benefits gotten from running marathons is not just in the process of running but in the months and years leading up to the event.
The activity requires both physical and mental resources. Discipline is necessary to go long-distance races, and this should make you feel good.
There are tremendous benefits that come with running marathons. The activity on its own requires your focus dedication and commitment with time. That alone is a benefit as it equips you to have a focused mind that can be channeled towards any other activity.
- Strengthened Heart: Running a marathon increases blood and oxygen circulation to the muscles and brain. More beneficial to marathon runners is the lowered risk of suffering from diseases such as diabetics and a larger circle of cardiovascular diseases.
- Body Fats: Going on long-distance races is a great way to born body fat(calories). When nutrition is in check, one can lose body fat.
- Joints and Bones: It is being argued as to whether embarking on running races US-run lubricate your joints, ligaments, and bones or causes wear and tear.
- Marathon medal: occasionally the State organizes marathons and winners are being given medals, this is an excellent boost to the confidence of participants
- Mental aspects: Long-distance races have some cons about it; however, going through those challenges increases mental agility and makes one resilient in different areas of life. It requires a lot of grit to go through life’s tough challenges (in tough times, leg aches, lousy weather conditions, and others).
- Happiness: As you watch body systems improve, your health gaining stability, and your overall performance and reaction to mental challenges change; you become happy. Comments about your fitness from peers also give you a sense of satisfaction and self-achievement as you win a เหรียญวิ่งมาราธอน (marathon medal, which is the term in Thai)
