Morning runs help to refocus our head space for the days activities and cage our priorities. Additionally, I’ve found it provides better mental presence at home as a father.
Fun Fact: The name for Thresher & Co. came during an early morning threshold run (another blog post soon to explain more about our decision). Threshold runs are commonly characterized as "comfortable, hard" pace that allows runners to avoid overtraining while yielding a more satisfying challenge through better consistency.
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Here’s 5 reasons parents should make running a priority:
1. Running is an effective form of exercise that you can do on your own, at a time and duration that suits you and your schedule.
2. Running has huge mental health benefits – getting some headspace can be reason enough to go for a run, and your family will notice your mood improvements!
3. Running gives you that time on your own, whether it’s to listen to a podcast or just to your own footsteps, that makes all the difference in your day-to-day wellbeing.
4. Running can help you live longer and be more active later in life, meaning a daily workout can actually be an investment in quality family time!
5. A parent who runs regularly is demonstrating to their kids the importance of healthy habits and exercise – you’re being an even better role model when you run.
Source: “13 Tips To Balance Running And Being A Parent” -Marathon Handbook.com