Running In High School

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One of the most hated parts of Townsend Harris are undoubtedly the weekly runs on the Queens College track. The thought of running fills us with dread and we’d rather be doing anything else. We think of running as a chore, but really it does nothing but benefit us.

THHS promotes excellence in all areas, even in physical education; the school doesn’t just want us to be educated, they want us to be healthy as well. Exercising is one of the easiest ways to do this but from the start of freshman year we feared having Hanson because he would make us suffer, running over 2 miles in 80 degree weather. However, is this really so bad? Sure, most students feel disgusting after running on the track, but in the end it doesn’t hurt them, rather strengthens them..

Most Americans lead a sedentary lifestyle, THHS students included. For this reason, we fear running more than we should; we are simply not used to it. When freshman year comes we hope that
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But afterwards, when I stop feeling like my insides are being stabbed, I feel fine; in fact I feel better than I did before the run, I feel productive and empowered. If I can run two and half miles and not pass out in the process, I can do pretty much anything. We should all think about running this way: not fear it because it makes us feel horrible at the moment, but be grateful that we have the chance to improve ourselves and our health every week.

The benefits of being fit from a young age are innumerable. It’s always easier to form habits when we are younger, so by implementing weekly runs or workouts in high school, our gym teachers are making working out a part of our everyday lives.

Obesity is a big health risk, especially in the USA, and by being forced to work out, our bodies are fighting against this disease. Running improves our cardiovascular health and strengthens the heart so that we have less risk of heart disease and heart