Is Running Bad for You? Debunking Common Running Myths

08/09/2025 26 min Episodio 53
Is Running Bad for You? Debunking Common Running Myths

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Women’s Running Collective Podcast
Episode Title: Running Myths Debunked: A Healthy Debate
Is running actually good for you? 🤔 In this insightful and entertaining episode of the Women’s Running Collective, hosts Hayley and Jussie dive headfirst into a healthy debate around the truth about running’s benefits and risks even while both battling a cold!
Whether you’re a beginner runner, a marathoner, or just running curious, this episode breaks down some of the most common running myths and misconceptions from injury fears to long-term health effects.
🔥 Topics Covered:


Is running healthy or harmful?


Benefits of running for mental health, cardiovascular fitness, and community connection


The reality of running-related injuries


How to balance running with a busy life (work, family, and weather woes)


The financial cost of running is it really a “cheap sport”?


Debunking myths about running and joint health, aging, and burnout


Post-race hunger and what to eat after a long run 🍲


Hailey and Jazzy also share personal stories, practical tips, and their honest thoughts on how to maintain a sustainable and joyful running lifestyle.

⏱️ Episode Breakdown:


00:00 – Introduction and Casual Banter


00:50 – Weekly Recap: Non-Running Adventures


01:26 – Health and Wellness: Listening to Our Bodies


02:02 – Father’s Day Weekend and the Beer Mile


02:33 – Is Running Actually Good for You?


03:07 – The Benefits of Running


05:35 – The Mental and Social Perks of Running


07:20 – The Physical Benefits of Running


12:19 – The Downsides of Running: Injuries and Risks


14:44 – Balancing Training with Family and Work


17:09 – Weather Challenges in Running


17:49 – The Cost of Running


18:50 – Debunking Myths About Running’s Long-Term Effects


21:37 – Recommendations and Personal Experiences


25:06 – Conclusion and Listener Engagement