Daniel Cosby Dentist — The Benefits of Running a Marathon

As a dentist, Daniel Cosby Dentist DDS knows that maintaining health on all levels, whether it’s dental, emotional, or physical, is paramount to living a happy life. As a running enthusiast, he has participated in numerous marathons and triathlons. He knows that the benefits one acquires from these difficult tasks are beneficial on numerous levels, such as the following:

• Running a marathon helps you build mental toughness. It’s not for the unprepared or the uncommitted. At just over twenty-six consecutive miles, becoming prepared for the event takes a lot of time and effort, including training in less-than-ideal conditions. You may have injuries or blisters or cramps that you have to work through to meet your weekly goals, which will ultimately support you to build the mental state necessary to complete the marathon in its entirety.
• Running a marathon, and the training that it requires, involved a long commitment to building strength and muscle. The longer amount of time you take to train, the readier you’ll be for the event. In addition, long runs such as marathons encourage the body to store more glycogen, which will increase your ability to run for longer periods of time. This will increase your endurance and overall cardiovascular health.
• Running a marathon is often used as a bucket list item, and approaching it as a goal will make the experience that much more meaningful. Knowing that you can carry through a difficult commitment such as running a marathon builds self-confidence and a sense of self-worth.

Daniel Cosby DDS knows that his role as a dentist helps people live healthier lives.

Sources:​http://www.active.com/running/articles/the-benefits-of-long-runs-in-marathon-training

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