International Lifestyle Magazine Issue 54 | Page 43

staying, but you’ll also have the unique advantage of moving through side streets, cut­ing through areas, t and per­ aps even find­ng some h i new paths or trails to check out. Sometimes you’ll meet interesting people, stumble upon wild animals or just catch the sunrise or sunset at the exact right moment. There’s no telling what running in a new area might turn up. Keep an eye out for everything from bars you want to hit up later that night to rare bird species­ and everything in between. Vacation is all about rejuvenation. We go on vacation to leave the stresses, complications, and hardships of everyday life behind. We are trying to take care of both the body and mind and running is always rejuvenating. It enhances your time away and relaxes the body and mind. There’s no faster way to learn your way around a new area than to head out for a run in it. You’ll quickly mem­ ­ ize or main streets so you can find your way back to wher­ ver you’re stay­ e ing, but you’ll also have the unique advan­age of mov­ng through side t i streets, cut­ing through areas, and t per­ aps even find­ng some new h i paths or trails to check out. In addition running helps you have a better sleep You sleep better after a day where you’ve been out using your body. When running the body is releases it’s own endorphins, the body’s own happiness hormone, resulting in improved mental well being. Endorphins are both stress and pain relieving and enhances the body’s immune system. It also gives you energy, makes you fresh, increases your ability to concentrate, and gives you a great memory. Running can be a memory booster. So energize your brain and body by running and doing other cardiovascular exercises. When training and running at home, you are conditioning your body to certain conditions. Over time your body has adapted to just that. Running in different conditions not only makes you stronger physically, but will help you adjust mentally when running a race with different variables different weather and altitude. An unfortunate side effect of vacationing for some people is that they are so busy trying to see and experience everything that they forget to do the most important thing – relax. Running will offer something familiar, comfortable, and soothing; a few miles alone with your own mind to reflect on the fun you’ve had and gear up for what’s com­ng next. i Running is one of the most effective forms of exercise in order to burn fat. Participating in a running event or train with the local running club it is a great way to meet new people make new friends and meet some locals. This will also help you get more information about the best hang­ uts, o the best places to shop, and the best restaurants that are off the beaten tourist path. It is also one of the best ways to lose the vacation pounds that you would normally get. You can enjoy the famous greek cuisine without worrying about getting extra weight. On the contrary you would need the pasta dinner in order to have enough energy for your running. Running is for all. Regardless if you are thin or fat,if you run regularly or never run, it is a great way to lose weight, get healthier and more energized. Look around you will see people of all shapes, sizes and ages running. Why not lace up your running shoes and see something new and exciting? Don’t settle for the ordinary, have an adventure. Friends, families, and co workers will envy your adventurous spirit when you tell them how you traversed breathtaking landscapes, ran to the top of a volcano, and experienced the colorful Guatemalan culture! Running makes you healthier. It strengthen your heart, your muscles and your immune syst