…do these look like city running shoes to you?
A recent study in Belgium found that urban runners are dumber than suburban runners. That is, the urban runners gained fewer cognitive benefits from running. I have one question for you Belgian study coordinators: Who are you calling stupid?
Not to poke holes in your theory, but I developed the majority of what you’re reading, the title, and even cleverly matched Christmas song that you’re about to enjoy, all while running in an urban environment.
But fret not city runners, there are suggestions for making your urban jaunts less harmful to your health:
1. Go and run in the park instead of through the city.
2. Avoid running during rush hour—fewer cars means less pollution in your lungs.
3. Run in the wind and cold—makes the air you’re breathing purer.
You’ll have to decide for yourself if that last one is true, or if the suburban joggers are trying to lure the already less intelligent city runners into being at higher risk for illness as well…I can’t answer them all for you.
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NBC News: Urban Jogging May Be Making You Dumber
…bi-daily smile…
