Courir: to run

I run as often as I can and enjoy it thoroughly. In turn, anything you do daily is going to have an effect on you in some way. Therefore I decided to figure what exactly all that running is doing to me.


5 of the many benefits of running:
1. Lowers blood pressure.. As you run your arteries are being expanded and contracted more than usual, maintaining the elasticity of your arteries.
2. Strengthens your lungs..Deep breaths force your lungs to use more tissue and it keeps them powerful and strong.
3. Strengthens your heart..Prevents heart attacks and keeps the cardiovascular system efficient and strong
4. Running high..The feeling of exhilaration and completion after a run. This euphoria comes from a betaendorphin release triggered by the neurons in the nervous system.
5. Weight loss..the average individual burns 100 calories per mile

Negative Effects
Besides general injuries that may occur the only negative effects I've run into are shin splints and back pain. Running will effect each person differently, and may bring out problems like osteoarthritis to those who are already predisposed to it.

Why I run:
It first started to lose weight and stay in shape. But like one article said..."There truly is a time when running transforms from a painful and dreaded torture into a wonderful and rewarding experience." Now running is more of an outlet. To get out and accomplish something each day and feel rejuvenated.

Lil Dino

My favorite things about my little brother is that
#1: He always finds ways to cheer me up no matter how weird he may look or act
#2: He is taller than me and makes me feel like less of a beast
#3: He is talented at anything he attempts, and despite my jealousy that flows I like to brag about him
#4: I can act completely myself and don't have to feel weird.

Scattered Sunset

Anyone who knows me well knows I'm crazy about sunsets.
I find them fascinating and look for the sunset every evening to see what it will look like.
During monsoon season here in AZ the clouds that are pouring down rain in the distance make for a beautiful effect.
And to think that all those vibrant colors are caused from molecules in the atmosphere changing the light rays, causing them to scatter, BUT not to forget the wavelength of light and size of that molecule which determines the details of that sunset.
Apparently it's all about those wavelengths and molecules!

Fresh Start

Alright here we go again.
With the new popularity of Facebook I seem to have forgotten all about my blog.
So we'll see how long my interest in it lasts this time :)

But this certainly would be a good outlet for all the random thoughts and ideas and spontaneous dreams I come up with.