A study by Stanford University Medical Center found that elderly joggers were half as likely to die prematurely from conditions like cancer than non-runners. They also found that runners were more likely to lead healthy lifestyles and suffer less disabilities.
According to lead author Professor James Fries:
If you had to pick one thing to make people healthier as they age, it would be aerobic exercise
Source: BBC
This will come as welcome news for the 11 runners who recently finished the ultimate ultra – 3100 Mile Race.
Sri Chinmoy often spoke of the physical and spiritual benefits of running – View: The inner and outer running at Sri Chinmoy Library