Running is one of the best things you can do for yourself in both mind and body. Not only does it make you physically stronger (and a LOT stronger), but it leads you to a healthier lifestyle. Oftentimes runners find that they steer clear of soda and unnaturally sweetened things and it give you a new source of energy once this cycle begins. Running works your calves the most, followed by thighs, core (abs and oblique’s), and biceps in your arms. On the mental side, runners gain a new appreciation for things and it carries over into everything. If you think, "I can finish this last mile and I will be done," you can also think, "I can finish this last project for work or this last sheet of homework for school." I wish you the best in running; it really is a lot of fun!