Running helps you take life in your stride | Letters

Lawrence Harris and David Whitney on the positive effects of getting out for a daily jogLike Tom Vickery, I am also in the midst of a running streak – in my case of nearly nine years (Don’t break the streak! How a daily ritual can enrich your life – or become an unhealthy obsession, 8 September). I too have gone out for a short jog after a hard day cycling, or woken at 5am for a run because I wouldn’t get another chance that day.I see it no differently to brushing my teeth or making my bed – a healthy habit that instils something positive in every single day. My brother, on the other hand, thinks that I have ruined running for myself by making it compulsory. I disagree – I still take immense pleasure in the great runs, even if they are scattered among perfunctory ones. It isn’t compulsory – it’s a choice I make every day, and my streak is something I have achieved through dedicated effort and take pride in. Continue reading...