I'm not really a "numbers" person, however Mizuno's study "What if EVERYBODY RAN?" really caught my eye. I have always felt physically and mentally better when I am in shape and that includes running. So Mizuno teamed up with University of North Carolina's Kenan-Flagler Business School to explore the question...
Research Highlights:
Mental/Emotional Impact:
• 163,607 (or 18.7 percent) fewer divorces annually
• 29.3 million happier marriages
Economic/Commercial
• National productivity lost from sick days could be reduced by 50 percent from 2.3 percent to just 1.15 percent
• A 1.15 percent improvement in productivity could generate $25.3 billion in new exports or a $25.3 billion increase in GDPHealth/Medical
• $143 billion savings in health care costs • 200 million inches lost from American waistlines
• 48.1 million fewer cigarettes smoked daily
• 116,000 fewer hip replacements annually
• Increased average life expectancy of 6.2 years in men and 5.6 years in women
Miscellaneous
• 63 million happier dogs (based on increased walks/runs)
• 135 million fewer hours spent watching TV
• 14 billion fewer hours spent online
Basically the world would be a much healthier, richer, and cleaner place to be if everyone just ran. If you actually think about all the people that you know who run, they are generally happier people. I know everyone that I know that run love it. If you aren't sure what I'm talking about, check out the next race near you. Show up and watch or even volunteer. Runners are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. Whether you are a walker, runner or an elite athlete, we all have one thing in common and that's movement, so keep moving and we will all be happier.
For more information on this study visit www.ifeverybodyran.com.
What are your thoughts on this study?
This is a sponsored post by Mizuno. I was provided with a Mizuno product in exchange for this post. All opinions are of my own.
