{"id":16823,"date":"2021-02-04T20:55:03","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T20:55:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=16823"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"running-2-miles-a-day-transformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-2-miles-a-day-transformation\/","title":{"rendered":"Running 2 Miles A Day Transformation: Grab Your Sneakers And Run Your Way Towards Better Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-2-miles-a-day-transformation\/#Benefits_Of_Running_Running_2_Miles_A_Day_Transformation_Of_Mind_And_Body\" >Benefits Of Running: Running 2 Miles A Day Transformation Of Mind And Body<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-2-miles-a-day-transformation\/#Physical_Transformations\" >Physical Transformations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-2-miles-a-day-transformation\/#Weight_Loss\" >Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-2-miles-a-day-transformation\/#Stronger_Heart\" >Stronger Heart<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-2-miles-a-day-transformation\/#Heart-Related_Benefits_Of_Running\" >Heart-Related Benefits Of Running<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-2-miles-a-day-transformation\/#Stronger_Leg_Muscles_And_Improved_Knee_Health\" >Stronger Leg Muscles And Improved Knee Health<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-2-miles-a-day-transformation\/#Running_2_Miles_A_Day_Transformation_What_Muscles_Does_Running_Work\" >Running 2 Miles A Day Transformation: What Muscles Does Running Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-2-miles-a-day-transformation\/#Running_2_Miles_A_Day_Transformation_Mental_And_Emotional_Transformation\" >Running 2 Miles A Day Transformation:\u00a0Mental And Emotional Transformation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-2-miles-a-day-transformation\/#Better_Sleep\" >Better Sleep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-2-miles-a-day-transformation\/#Reduced_Stress_And_Better_Mood\" >Reduced Stress And Better Mood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-2-miles-a-day-transformation\/#Prolonged_Life\" >Prolonged Life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-2-miles-a-day-transformation\/#Psychological_And_Emotional_Victory\" >Psychological And Emotional Victory<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-2-miles-a-day-transformation\/#Better_Time_Management\" >Better Time Management<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-2-miles-a-day-transformation\/#Running_2_Miles_A_Day_Transformation_Disadvantages_Of_Running\" >Running 2 Miles A Day Transformation: Disadvantages Of Running<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-2-miles-a-day-transformation\/#Runners_Face\" >Runner&#8217;s Face<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-2-miles-a-day-transformation\/#Injury\" >Injury<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-2-miles-a-day-transformation\/#How_To_Make_Running_A_Habit\" >How To Make Running A Habit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-2-miles-a-day-transformation\/#Final_Thought\" >Final Thought<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-2-miles-a-day-transformation\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-2-miles-a-day-transformation\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you seen those people who run religiously every day? Are you one of them? <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/will-running-burn-belly-fat\/\">Running<\/a> can be a fun, physical activity that some people cannot seem to get enough of. Unknowingly other people run while playing, catching the bus when late for work, escaping danger, or one of the other fast-paced challenges that life throws at them. This article focuses on purposeful running, particularly the running 2 miles a day transformation.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Running_2_Miles_A_Day_Transformation\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that there is more to running than just being fit? According to Science Direct, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-running-everyday\/\">running<\/a> has been termed as an essential lifestyle medicine for long life (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0033062017300488\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). People often overlook the changes that may come with running because they have made it a habit, while others think that it is just not worth it. Running two miles a day, in particular, may sound crazy if you have never tried it before. By the end of this article you will see why it is a worthwhile activity and that you should embrace it for better health and for aesthetic purposes, among other benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_Of_Running_Running_2_Miles_A_Day_Transformation_Of_Mind_And_Body\"><\/span><b>Benefits Of Running: Running 2 Miles A Day Transformation Of Mind And Body<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is running good for you? This activity is associated with various transformations of the human body and mind (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/health-benefits-of-running-2018-4?IR=T\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The human body (hips, feet, length of legs, ability to sweat, shock-absorbing spinal discs etc) is the way it is because people evolved to be effective endurance runners (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/barefootrunning.fas.harvard.edu\/Nature2004_EnduranceRunningandtheEvolutionofHomo.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Running everyday results in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_Transformations\"><\/span><b>Physical Transformations<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeing is believing, and physical changes confirm that <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-on-leg-day\/\">running<\/a> is effective. These transformations enable people to measure their running performance and track the progress. These include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spot-reduction is a myth; therefore, you need to combine healthy dieting with physical activities that involve the whole body to lose weight. Running offers an impressive calorie burn. Note that other factors such as your body composition, weight, gender, diet, and level of physical activity also determine how much weight you could lose. For example, according to an article on Harvard Health Publishing, running 2 miles a day at 5 mph may help someone weighing 125 pounds burn about 160 calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/diet-and-weight-loss\/calories-burned-in-30-minutes-of-leisure-and-routine-activities\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are running to burn more calories and to lose weight, you cannot just keep eating whatever you want because that would keep you from attaining your goal. Eat a good, balanced weight loss diet to keep your muscles healthy, as you shed unwanted pounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-for-weight-loss-interval-training\/\">Running For Weight Loss Interval Training: Get Yourself Up \u2018N Moving!<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Running_2_Miles_A_Day_Transformation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33432 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4919-1024x576.png\" alt=\"running 2 miles a day transformation\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4919.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4919-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4919.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4919.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stronger_Heart\"><\/span><b>Stronger Heart<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The heart is a muscular organ and like all muscles, pushing it to work harder increases its strength (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/why-making-your-heart-work-harder-lowers-your-blood-pressure\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Stanford Health Care describes an athlete&#8217;s heart as a term that refers to the normal changes in the hearts of people who engage in intense athletic training (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stanfordhealthcare.org\/medical-conditions\/blood-heart-circulation\/athletes-heart.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These subtle changes include a small increase in the size of the ventricle (pumping chamber) and atrium (filling chamber), small proportionate increases in the thickness of the heart muscle, and slight increases in the width of the main blood vessel from the heart (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stanfordhealthcare.org\/medical-conditions\/blood-heart-circulation\/athletes-heart.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is a positive, natural process that occurs to make the heart more efficient at pumping blood to other organs as you workout (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stanfordhealthcare.org\/medical-conditions\/blood-heart-circulation\/athletes-heart.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A two-mile run may not be sufficient to develop the athlete\u2019s heart. However, combining an intense training program plus lots of running may help you develop a bigger, healthier, and more efficient heart. One study in the Sports Medicine (Auckland, N.Z) journal concluded that after running 5.6 to 12.3 miles per week for a year, healthy, inactive individuals notably reduced their overall body mass and body fat, and resting heart rates and triglyceride levels went down (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26178328\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Also, the participants&#8217; maximal oxygen uptake and &#8220;good&#8221; cholesterol levels increased (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26178328\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heart-Related_Benefits_Of_Running\"><\/span><strong>Heart-Related Benefits Of Running<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other heart-related benefits of running a few times a week, according to Bronson Health publication include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bronsonhealth.com\/news\/five-ways-running-improves-your-heart-health\/#:~:text=Running%20reduces%20your%20risk%20for,flow%2C%20blood%20pressure%20and%20cholesterol.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lowering blood pressure: If you run for 30 minutes several times in a week, the low-density lipoprotein (LDL), which is the \u201cbad\u201d type of cholesterol, will be lowered, and the high-density lipoprotein (HDL),\u201cgood\u201d type of cholesterol,\u201d will increase. Constant physical activity normalizes high blood pressure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimizing the risks of heart diseases. According to expert opinion on Bronson, running reduces the risk of heart diseases by 35%- 55% (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bronsonhealth.com\/news\/five-ways-running-improves-your-heart-health\/#:~:text=Running%20reduces%20your%20risk%20for,flow%2C%20blood%20pressure%20and%20cholesterol.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventing clots in blood vessels and arteries. This supports healthy blood flow, blood pressure, and cholesterol.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimizing the heart\u2019s workload. This happens because running leads to stronger hearts, therefore lower resting pulse rate and increased oxygen intake, enabling the heart to pump a larger amount of blood per beat, making its job easy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining healthy weight. Being overweight or obese increases the risk of cardiovascular disease; therefore, by helping them shed extra fat, running contributes to a healthy heart.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Running_2_Miles_A_Day_Transformation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33434 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4917-1024x576.png\" alt=\"running 2 miles a day transformation\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4917.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4917-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4917.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4917.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stronger_Leg_Muscles_And_Improved_Knee_Health\"><\/span><b>Stronger Leg Muscles And Improved Knee Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other than physically demanding activities, more straightforward exercises like jogging and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hiking-vs-running\/\">running<\/a> exercises strengthen muscles, provided that they are executed in the right manner. An independent study published in the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Journal established that running regularly minimized athletes&#8217; likelihood of suffering from knee pain or osteoarthritis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1002\/acr.22939\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is because running helps people maintain a healthy BMI and strengthen their leg muscles and bones.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Running_2_Miles_A_Day_Transformation_What_Muscles_Does_Running_Work\"><\/span><b>Running 2 Miles A Day Transformation: <\/b><b>What Muscles Does Running Work?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike other exercises that target specific muscle groups, running targets a wide range of muscles in the entire body (from the shoulders to the toes). In particular, it works the lower body muscles, with the hamstrings, glutes, calves, hip flexors, feet, and quads being the biggest beneficiaries (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insider.com\/what-muscles-does-running-work\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Other core muscles, for example, obliques and rectus abdominis, benefit too. Running does not work on your muscles alone. To achieve better results, you have to add more challenging exercises such as resistance training, weight lifting, and HIIT.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Running_2_Miles_A_Day_Transformation_Mental_And_Emotional_Transformation\"><\/span><b>Running 2 Miles A Day Transformation:\u00a0<\/b><b>Mental And Emotional Transformation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running has changed how people perceive life by improving their state of mind and emotional wellness. After getting used to a running habit, your body extends the transformation to other aspects of life, including personal and social well-being. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Running_2_Miles_A_Day_Transformation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33435 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4916-1024x576.png\" alt=\"running 2 miles a day transformation\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4916.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4916-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4916.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4916.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Better_Sleep\"><\/span><b>Better Sleep<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 2012 research published in the Journal Of Adolescent Health was conducted on 51 teenagers aged 18 years on average, established that people who <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-running-make-your-butt-bigger\/\">run<\/a> for at least 30 minutes, five days a week, for three weeks enjoyed better sleep than those who do not engage in physical exercise (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jahonline.org\/article\/S1054-139X(12)00111-5\/abstract\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Objective sleep and subjective sleep quality, mood, and daytime concentration were enhanced in the running group (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jahonline.org\/article\/S1054-139X(12)00111-5\/abstract\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This confirms that engaging in physical activity positively impacts your sleep patterns; therefore, if you have sleepless nights for whatever reasons, you had better incorporate running into your schedule and see how it affects your sleep. If you cannot run 2 miles a day, run for at least 5-10 minutes every day.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduced_Stress_And_Better_Mood\"><\/span><b>Reduced Stress And Better Mood<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a fast-paced world, people are bundled up with stress and cannot find a way to deal with it. Even with the visit to the psychologist, running, like other physical activities, may greatly contribute to your recovery. The pace for running two miles a day does not matter; just keep at it because it encourages your body to produce endorphins, making you feel good about yourself and your environment, helping the brain cope with anxiety, depression (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/depression\/in-depth\/depression-and-exercise\/art-20046495\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>When it comes to weight loss, progress is made by inches, not miles, so it&#8217;s much harder to track and a lot easier to give up. BetterMe app is your personal trainer, nutritionist and support system all in one. <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Running_2_Miles_A_Day_Transformation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Start using our app<\/a> to stay on track and hold yourself accountable!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.betterme.world\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=Running_2_Miles_A_Day_Transformation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41517 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ezgif-1-aab5e49b87.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"432\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prolonged_Life\"><\/span><b>Prolonged Life<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fascinating fact about running is that it is one of the secrets to living a longer life. Studies show that runners have a 25%\u201340% reduced risk of premature mortality compared with non-runners (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0033062017300488\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It has been established that those who have made running part and parcel of their lives, live approximately 3 years longer than non-runners (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0033062017300488\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Isn&#8217;t that motivation enough?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Psychological_And_Emotional_Victory\"><\/span><b>Psychological And Emotional Victory<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dedicating your time to regular <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-5-pounds-in-1-day\/\">physical exercise<\/a> grants you a sense of victory and accomplishment. For instance, completing a successful two-mile running streak leaves you aiming for higher. Such zeal for even greater achievements makes you get out more often and get a chance to meet fellow runners, make new friends, and improve your social skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Better_Time_Management\"><\/span><b>Better Time Management<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When running 2 miles a day becomes a habit, it improves your time management, drive, and purpose. You may start by incorporating some spare running time into your schedule and sticking to it. For example, if you love jogging in the morning but at the same time have important stuff to do, you may juggle the daily activities to find a spot for your running exercise. The ability to plan the week ahead counts as an improvement to your time management skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Running_2_Miles_A_Day_Transformation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33386 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4853-1024x576.png\" alt=\"running 2 miles a day transformation\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4853.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4853-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4853.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4853.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Running_2_Miles_A_Day_Transformation_Disadvantages_Of_Running\"><\/span><b>Running 2 Miles A Day Transformation: <\/b><b>Disadvantages Of Running<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is running bad for you? Every sport has its quirks and perks, and running is no different. Here are two main challenges that you may face while running and their solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Runners_Face\"><\/span><b>Runner&#8217;s Face<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Runner&#8217;s Face is one of the controversial effects of too much running. Dr Melissa Kanchanapoomi Levin and the founder of Enti\u00e8re Dermatology NYC explain that this theory occurs when a person\u2019s face bounces up and down while running, resulting in claims that running may make a person look older (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/is-runners-face-real_n_5bdb01e9e4b01abe6a1bce38#:~:text=Enter%20%E2%80%9Crunner's%20face.%E2%80%9D,Dermatology%20in%20New%20York%20City.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it has been regarded as a mere theory, it is important to take caution. Avoid running too much and listen to your body because trying too hard to reap the quick benefits of running is not good for your health, and your body may not take the pressure well. Things could get even worse if a person has medical issues. If you have underlying health conditions, consult your doctor before signing up for any 2-mile run challenge.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Injury\"><\/span><b>Injury<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accidents happen, and injury may occur when you are exercising. According to the insider, 40%-50% of runners are injured each year, so you need to take proper precautions to not fall into this group (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insider.com\/what-muscles-does-running-work\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). For example, the rectus femoris quad muscle (crosses the hip joint) often contributes to running injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you get injured, you can prevent reinjury by building balance, stability, and flexibility in the muscles involved in running. Embrace proper running techniques and posture, stretch before running to relax tight muscles, or warm up to save yourself the pain, stress, and expenses that come with treating a running injury (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insider.com\/what-muscles-does-running-work\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/oblique-stretches\/\">Oblique Stretches To Guard Yourself From Back Injuries<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Running_2_Miles_A_Day_Transformation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33384 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4855-1024x576.png\" alt=\"running 2 miles a day transformation\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4855.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4855-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4855.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4855.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Make_Running_A_Habit\"><\/span><b>How To Make Running A Habit?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building a sustainable <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-lose-tools\/\">running habit<\/a> begins with self-awareness. It involves making little life changes to become a better runner.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Set goals.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Know what you want to achieve by running, understand what you are capable of at the moment, then plan. Setting unrealistic goals may result in a quick burn out that will make you quit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Adopt the right strategy. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Running 2 miles straight for a beginner is likely to be tough. If you just started running, you need a strategy that will ease you into the habit. One of the most common strategies used by beginners is the run\/walk strategy. Run 2-3 minutes straight, then walk 3-4 minutes. As time goes by, your body adapts to the strategy, and from that point, you can work to reduce the time taken to run one mile.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many miles should I walk a day? Walking and running are complementary to each other during the run\/walk strategy. The distance you should walk varies from one person to another depending on their capabilities and purpose for engaging in physical activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Execute the plan. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know what you want to achieve by running and how to get there, it is time to implement the right strategy. Make sure you run at the set time and for the specified number of days every week.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running does not require expensive equipment as long as you have the proper clothing and shoes. If you are in a neighbourhood with space for running, you do not need a gym membership. If not, you can run 2 miles a day on a treadmill and enjoy similar benefits. At first, it may be difficult to adjust to running, but when the body acclimates, the activity becomes a blissful, meditative, and relaxing experience with the numerous benefits discussed above.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thought\"><\/span><b>Final Thought<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sitting idly at home is not a choice when you have the opportunity to make significant changes to your life through <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-10-pound-in-2-day\/\">running<\/a>. You will enjoy running 2 miles a day transformation of body and mind only if you are well-prepared, dedicated, and disciplined. Although jumpstarting the habit may be difficult for beginners, there are highly qualified fitness experts who will help you progressively get into the routine. If you have any medical condition, seek approval from your doctor before beginning your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-long-does-it-take-to-lose-20-pounds\/\">transformation journey<\/a> through running.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Running_2_Miles_A_Day_Transformation\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><strong>SOURCES:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/health-benefits-of-running-2018-4?IR=T\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 key ways running can transform your body and brain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, businessinsider.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stanfordhealthcare.org\/medical-conditions\/blood-heart-circulation\/athletes-heart.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Athlete&#8217;s Heart<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d, stanfordhealthcare.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/diet-and-weight-loss\/calories-burned-in-30-minutes-of-leisure-and-routine-activities\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories burned in 30 minutes for people of three different weights<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2004, health.harvard.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jahonline.org\/article\/S1054-139X(12)00111-5\/abstract\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily Morning Running for 3 Weeks Improved Sleep and Psychological Functioning in Healthy Adolescents Compared With Controls<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, jahonline.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/depression\/in-depth\/depression-and-exercise\/art-20046495\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression and anxiety: Exercise eases symptoms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/barefootrunning.fas.harvard.edu\/Nature2004_EnduranceRunningandtheEvolutionofHomo.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endurance running and the evolution of Homo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2004, barefootrunning.fas.harvard.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bronsonhealth.com\/news\/five-ways-running-improves-your-heart-health\/#:~:text=Running%20reduces%20your%20risk%20for,flow%2C%20blood%20pressure%20and%20cholesterol.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Five Ways Running Improves Your Heart Health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, bronsonhealth.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/why-making-your-heart-work-harder-lowers-your-blood-pressure\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Making Your Heart Work Harder Makes it Stronger<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, health.clevelandclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/is-runners-face-real_n_5bdb01e9e4b01abe6a1bce38#:~:text=Enter%20%E2%80%9Crunner's%20face.%E2%80%9D,Dermatology%20in%20New%20York%20City.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is Running Making You Look Older?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, huffpost.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1002\/acr.22939\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is There an Association Between a History of Running and Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis? A Cross\u2010Sectional Study From the Osteoarthritis Initiative<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, onlinelibrary.wiley.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26178328\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meta-Analyses of the Effects of Habitual Running on Indices of Health in Physically Inactive Adults<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0033062017300488\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running as a Key Lifestyle Medicine for Longevity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017,sciencedirect.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insider.com\/what-muscles-does-running-work\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The muscles that running works \u2014 and how to protect them from injury<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2020, insider.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/530079-what-are-the-health-benefits-of-running-2-miles-a-day\/\">What Are the Health Benefits of Running 2 Miles a Day?<\/a> (2019,livestrong.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Running 2 miles a day transformation has the potential of turning you into a much healthier version of yourself. 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Dare to try?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-2-miles-a-day-transformation\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"BetterMe Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shutterstock_249797398.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"667\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Jedidah Tabalia\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Jedidah Tabalia\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"13 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-2-miles-a-day-transformation\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-2-miles-a-day-transformation\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Jedidah Tabalia\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/3fee74473bb047227cf6641dc8ae9a3b\"},\"headline\":\"Running 2 Miles A Day Transformation: Grab Your Sneakers And Run Your Way Towards Better Health\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-2-miles-a-day-transformation\/\"},\"wordCount\":2444,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-2-miles-a-day-transformation\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shutterstock_249797398.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Fitness\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Have you seen those people who run religiously every day? Are you one of them? <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/will-running-burn-belly-fat\/\\\">Running<\/a> can be a fun, physical activity that some people cannot seem to get enough of. Unknowingly other people run while playing, catching the bus when late for work, escaping danger, or one of the other fast-paced challenges that life throws at them. This article focuses on purposeful running, particularly the running 2 miles a day transformation.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Did you know that there is more to running than just being fit? According to Science Direct, <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-running-everyday\/\\\">running<\/a> has been termed as an essential lifestyle medicine for long life (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0033062017300488\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">). People often overlook the changes that may come with running because they have made it a habit, while others think that it is just not worth it. Running two miles a day, in particular, may sound crazy if you have never tried it before. By the end of this article you will see why it is a worthwhile activity and that you should embrace it for better health and for aesthetic purposes, among other benefits.<\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>Benefits Of Running: Running 2 Miles A Day Transformation Of Mind And Body<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Why is running good for you? This activity is associated with various transformations of the human body and mind (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/health-benefits-of-running-2018-4?IR=T\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">). 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