11 Interesting Facts About Running / facts life

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Did you know that the world's oldest marathon runner was 101 years old? Fauja Singh ran the London Marathon in 7 hours 49 minutes.
Running is a natural form of movement for humans, and it is sometimes taken for granted.
Have you ever wondered what effects running has on our bodies or why sometimes we just feel the need to run?
Here are 11 interesting facts about running that you should know.
1- Usain Bolt is the world’s fastest runner.
2-Running barefoot creates a more natural running style.
3-Running is an evolutionary trait.
4-80% of running injuries are caused by repetitive stress.
5-Running improves your mental health.
6-Humans can start running from as young as 18 months old.
7-Running for just 30 minutes can burn between 200-500 calories!
8-The world’s oldest marathon runner was 101 years old.
9-The average running speed of women is around five miles per hour.
10-After two hours of running, you might experience the “runner’s high.”
11-You use 200 muscles to take your first step into running.

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