What are the pros and cons of running?

[notthatgirl]

I really like running and I want to get fit this year. I'm not really fast but I can keep on running for more than a hour. What are the pros and cons of running for a long time? What physical benefits can I get? How will I look like? How many times a week do I need to go run?

[Cmasterson]

Pro's is that you get exercise, build stamina, helps your lungs, works out your whole body, cons is that is bad on your knees, aids in losing weight but not really building/toning muscle if you don't engage in other exercises. You could run 5 x a week, and if you just run maybe twice and do core, and weights you will get better results in a shorter amount of time.

[abacaxi84]

You're more likely to stick at running if you sign up for a race. 5k or 10k are good beginner distances. If you want to get faster make sure that you don't run at same pace all the time and try and do a few interval sessions a week as well as steady state long runs.

[abacaxi84]

Pros, are being able to eat more to fuel your runs. Cons are the risk of injury so make sure you have a decent pair of running shoes and remember to stretch after your runs.

[Auroravalta]

Pros
You'll get very toned and slim legs
You'll probably get more energy

Cons
You'll get a smaller butt (but that isn't necessarily a bad thing)

You should run 3 times a week for like an hour.

[Memora]

I was in Cross Country and Track in HS so I know quite a bit.
PROS- fast weight loss, gives you more energy, forms good looking legs and body
CONS- It can get quite boring after a while so I encourage you to change your route every time.