Live Longer Through Running: The Longevity Benefits No One Talks About
Most runners start for weight loss or fitness, but the real secret benefit is longevity. Running just a few miles a week can lower your biological age, extend your life expectancy, and keep you independent for decades longer.
My 5-Mile Routine and Longevity Metrics
- Resting heart rate improvement
- Lower biological age
- Training load vs. recovery
- Sleep quality improvement
- VO₂ max changes
Research shows that runners have a 25 – 40 percent lower risk of early death.
- Why Longevity Studies Favor Effort, Not Just Activity
- Cardio Workouts That Support Longevity
- When Time Slows Down: The Psychology of Long Treadmill Runs
- How Long It Should Take Your Heart Rate to Settle During a 5-Mile Run
- The Emotional and Physical State of a Well-Executed Long Treadmill Run
- How a 5-6 Mile Treadmill Run Should Feel for Longevity and Injury Prevention
