Need to convince your friend to run that 5k marathon with you? Or to convince yourself to get the motivation to actually do it this year? Well here are some of our top benefits of running a marathon.
Stress relief
Running and exercise in general releases endorphins- the ‘happy hormone.’ Feel lighter after a stressful day by going for a jog, let your body do the running instead of your mind. Physical activity can have a massive improvement on your well-being, energy and mood, even a 10 minute brisk walk can enhance your mental health, try it!
Self-esteem
Being active can make you feel so good about yourself! Be proud of what you’re accomplishing and keep on bettering yourself!
Motivation to run
Don’t give yourself the option to stop running- enter into a marathon and unfortunately you’re going to have to get up and go go go.
Bragging rights
The absolute fulfilment you’ll feel when being able to tell people about how you completed that 5k marathon- then the 10k one a couple years later. Bliss.
Charity
Want to feel even better? Make it a sponsored event, collect money for a charity of your choice. You’d feel too bad backing out when it’s for charity too– which is extra motivation and the chance to support a good cause. Not to mention the additional bragging rights.
Other runners
Marathons are a great way to meet new runners, plus you already have a common interest. Make friends! Maybe you can go for group runs.
Enter with a friend
It means you get to spend more time together, encouraging each other and celebrating when you’re both sweaty faced, feet dragging on the floor, just wanting a shower but crossing that finish line- together.
Gifts
Celebrate your triumphs with a custom marathon race print. Our posters are a brilliant gift for runners, remind yourself of your triumphs with a personalised map of your running journey. I mean we had to add this in… the point is treat yo self- you’ve done an amazing thing!
So, sign up to that marathon! Then sprint back to our site to celebrate your accomplishments in style.
