Monthly Archives: September 2013

Recently, I published a short article in the online magazine mindbodygreen.com about the use of running in the treatment of addiction.  Here is the link to Why Running Helps with Addiction. 

We all are familiar with the much sought after runner’s high.  For many years we have explained this high in terms of the release of endorphins, our natural opiates, to explain the phenomena while running.  I have actually had this … Continue reading →

Periodically, I would like to recommend a book related to the issues we are discussing here.  Today, it’s Running Ransom Road by Caleb Daniloff.  Caleb tells his compelling personal story of growing up in a family where his father was … Continue reading →

One of the most interesting bits of research that I have come across lately comes from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.  The paper is entitled, Running Enhances Neurogenesis, Learning, and Long-term Potentiation.  You may be like me.  I … Continue reading →