Why Your Body Is Built To Run Long Distances

Marathons are very popular all around the world, but were humans built for endurance running?


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[Natalie-qsot]

My fav sport is running. When i run, sometimes i start grinning like a maniac for no apparent reason.

[rurutuM]

i'm made for sitting, I've been training for 20 years

[Valentinez]

Two years ago I would have never thought I would be able to run 5 kms. 1 km was my norm and 3 was the limit. I ran several 10 kms so far and am preparing for a half-marathon. Its cool how quickly the body adapts when you start pushing it.

[jeffrandall]

The longest run I ever did was 10 miles. Eat that, Cheetah! You're tired after 100 meters? pathetic.

[thexophguy]

i can outrun a cheetah... hold my beer .

[davidmartinez]

So essentially Kim Kardashian should be able to run like Forest Gump.
That's what I got out of it.

[LilChuunosuke]

Yeah! Built to run!
I can run a whole 50 feet before collapsing from exhaustion, woo!

[MooMooMath]

I have to admit I'm the weird runner you love to hate. At 56 years old I ran a trail marathon, then a 50K up a mountain, and three weeks later ran a marathon. At every ultra, I meet people who routinely run 100 miles. The human body is amazing. The worst thing you can do for your body is sitting all day. The human body loves physical challenges and will adapt. It can be running, crossfit, mtn biking, etc. I'm planning my next challenge now.

[JustinRCampbell]

but were we made to run.... in running shoes?

[wildescience]

I get a high from marathoning Netflix. Does that count?

[Dhalgrim]

i never get a runner's high -.- i get a high from strength exercises though and love doing it, but cardio is just a chore for me

[jayh]

when I'm extremely stressed out, I go running. Afterwards, I'm happy for about a week

[HapZungLam]

seriously? we can outrun even animal like horse? I thought horses are cross country runners

[treppas]

I'm a swimmer, would love a video like this on humans and swimming :)!

[lowcal]

i remember in middle school they had some program for pe that if you ran for 40 minutes straight without stopping they give you a certificate of recognition for it i passed it

[paullucas]

Oddly enough the worst thing to run or walk on are sidewalks, asphalt is just slightly better. Best to stick to more natural surfaces( i.e. Horse trails, grass and tracks) I wouldn't recommend beach running, as most are uneven, which can lead to lateral and medial strains in the ankles and feet. As with any type of physical activity moderation is the key.

[Siddhartha]

We're meant for running? I'm so de-evolved then.

[ChristopherJohnsonIsAwesome]

Now if only my spine wasn't messed up.

[pentrubarbati]

We are made for moving not staying at a desk being a brainless drone and watching stupid youtube videos or facebook ...

[Racalavaca]

Wow... that clickbait title, though


LOL, they changed it... wonder if I had anything to do with it