4 Reasons to Run a Marathon or Even a Half Marathon
3. Achievement
You will also feel a sense of achievement. When you run a marathon you will one of the thousands who run a marathon all over the world. And if you finish it successfully and take part in it for many years, you will have about you a sense of achievement that few things will ever give you. You can also take pride in the fact that there are only a few thousands around the world who have done what you did.
4. Mental strength
Running marathon is preparing your mind as much as preparing your body. You cannot run a marathon if you are not mentally strong or prepared to do so. It requires a discipline akin to that of a martial art. As you are training you will realize that your mental strength increases and all that exercise is also sending happy hormones to your brain. You will feel lighter both mentally and physically when you run a marathon or a half marathon.
Running a marathon isn’t for everyone. You need to have commitment, be dedicated and follow a routine for at least 3-4 months before you actually run a marathon. You will notice that running a marathon will change many aspects of your life and not just your physical appearance.
