Better Sleep

Never in all their history have men been able truly to conceive of the world as one: a single sphere, a globe, having the qualities of a globe.

Reduces Weight

Never in all their history have men been able truly to conceive of the world as one: a single sphere, a globe, having the qualities of a globe.

Improves Mood

Never in all their history have men been able truly to conceive of the world as one: a single sphere, a globe, having the qualities of a globe.

Boosts Energy

Never in all their history have men been able truly to conceive of the world as one: a single sphere, a globe, having the qualities of a globe.

Self-Sacrifice and Bond

For 30 years, Dick and Rick Hoyt have brought spectators along the 26.2-mile route of the Boston Marathon to tears. Over the past three decades, the image of 80-year-old Dick, pushing his son, Rick, 58, who is a quadriplegic and has cerebral palsy, has become synonymous with Patriots’ Day.

The visual of Dick Hoyt pushing Rick defines self-sacrifice, heroism, and the bond between a father and son. The pair, who have spawned a charity, ‘Team Hoyt,’ which strives to inspire physically disabled people to become active community members, annually elicits memorable Marathon moments and loud cheers. Team Hoyt embodies love, determination, and a selflessness that Dick and Rick display in every Marathon they enter.

The Beginning - In the spring of 1977, after completing 5-mile benefit run for a lacrosse player, Rick told his father, "Dad, when I'm running, it feels like I'm not disabled."

Pushing His Son for 1,130 Runs

This realization was just the beginning of what would become over 1,000 races completed, including marathons, duathlons and triathlons. Also adding to their list of achievements, Dick and Rick biked and ran across the U.S. in 1992, completing a full 3,735 miles in 45 days.

A bronze statue in honor of the Hoyts was dedicated on April 8, 2013, near the start of the Boston Marathon in Hopkinton, Massachusetts.

Pumped Up

Ever heard of “hit the ground running”? That’s true, both literally and scientifically. Research has shown that exercise can instantly boost mood and help you start your day in full force.

Raring To Go

Running is probably the best way to beat monday blues. If you are feeling depressed, 20 minutes of running can work like antidepressant and lift your mood.

Mentally Relaxed

Running prepares you to cope with daily stress and challenges without getting panicked. You will stop overthinking and feel more relaxed.

Feeling High (w/o Drugs)

Running can elevate your mood like recreational drugs because it stimulates the same pleasure and reward receptors.

Systmes Are Fine-Tuned

It will regulate your blood pressure. A meta analysis of various studies concludes that aerobic exercise can be a non-pharmacological (drug free) treatment for hypertensive people.

More Productive

A study found that employees are happier and more efficient at workplace on days when they exercise. The improvement in mood or performance wasn’t observed on days when they don’t exercise.

Feeling More Confident

A study observed .51% reduction in hemoglobin A1C values in runners. This is a significant improvement. The results were even better for the group that combined aerobic exercise with weight training.

Feeling Electric All Day

Fatigue is no more a constant feature of your life. There’s no shortage of energy while carrying day to day tasks. In a study, the group that exercised felt “much better” compared to those who did not exercise.

Mentally Strong

Research has shown that running in natural environment work as a shield against mental health conditions. Going to gym or working out at home cannot provide these benefits.

Keeping Your Heart Healthy

Running just 7 - 14 miles a week can keep your cholesterol levels in check. You are also adhering to American heart association recommendation of 150 minutes physical activity to maintain healthy blood pressure.

Keeping Blood Sugar in Control

Running will make you think highly of yourself. A meta analysis of 57 studies found that exercise boosts people's confidence and improve their body image.

Living a Healthy Lifestyle

A study found that the exercise group managed to make healthy changes to their drinking habits. The group that just received health advice doesn’t do much.

Stronger and Sturdier

Running on a regular basis results in neuromuscular changes that leads to better running efficiency. You are now able to run longer distances while consuming less energy.

In High Spirits

Mental and emotional sufferings cannot bog you down for long. Running produces the chemicals that help you fight and forget physical pain. It gives you the feel-good emotions.

Not Overweight

Many people gain unnecessary weight by the time they reach 40. That becomes a breeding ground for problems like diabetes, obesity, or depression. You can manage to keep these problems at bay by running.

Still Going Strong

Running will considerably lower your risk of cancers like colon cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, or breast cancer. Your heart health is envious because running or aerobics are considered the best form of exercise for cardiovascular health.

Looking Younger

You look much younger than your age. This is because of regular physical activity that slows down biological aging. Research suggests that high levels of physical activity can reduce up to 9 year of biological aging.

Living Life to the Fullest

Running will not just add the numbers. It will also add and improve the quality of life and it will add and improve the quality of life. Running will improve your skeletal metabolic fitness.