WHILE running has plenty of physical and mental health benefits, doing it as an escape from your daily stresses can lead to exercise dependence, according to international research.
The Norwegian researchers interviewed recreational runners about their relationship with running to find out how commonly they were using it as a form of escapism, and how that was impacting their wellbeing.
They say those whose way of seeking out escapism was about seeking positive experiences generally had better wellbeing, while those who were running as a form of escape from negative experiences and feelings generally had more negative wellbeing.
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