Editing Running (section)

=== Metabolic ===
{{Further|Neurobiological effects of physical exercise}}
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Running can assist people in losing weight, staying in shape and improving body composition. Research suggests that the person of average weight will burn approximately 100 calories per mile run.<ref name="running.competitor.com">{{Cite web|url=http://running.competitor.com/2015/03/training/many-calories-running-burn_123951|title=How Many Calories Does Running Burn? {{!}} Competitor.com|date=2 March 2015|access-date=2 August 2016|archive-date=22 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160722220440/http://running.competitor.com/2015/03/training/many-calories-running-burn_123951|url-status=dead}}</ref> Running increases one's [[metabolism]], even after running; one will continue to burn an increased level of calories for a short time after the run.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.runnersworld.com/weight-loss/4-ways-running-is-best-for-weight-loss/slide/1|title=4 Ways Running is Best for Weight Loss|date=18 July 2016|access-date=2 August 2016}}</ref> Different speeds and distances are appropriate for different individual health and fitness levels. For new runners, it takes time to get into shape. The key is consistency and a slow increase in speed and distance.<ref name="running.competitor.com"/> While running, it is best to pay attention to how one's body feels. If a runner is gasping for breath or feels exhausted while running, it may be beneficial to slow down or try a shorter distance for a few weeks. If a runner feels that the pace or distance is no longer challenging, then the runner may want to speed up or run farther.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.active.com/running/articles/how-fast-should-beginners-run|title=How Fast Should Beginners Run?|access-date=2 August 2016|date=February 2013}}</ref>