Don't get me wrong... the sunrise was beautiful.. but that was the most painful run of my life!
Here are a few benefits of running on the beach:
-You burn 30% more calories:
Running on sand makes you work harder. With each stride, your feet sink a little, forcing you to exert more energy than running on tarmac, and burning around 30 per cent more calories.
-Beaches are a natural assault course:
Running in the sand is great resistance training and strengthens the legs!
-Beautiful scenery:
Running in a setting where you are surrounded by beauty will make the run less painful and help uplift your mood.
So overall... if you live near a beach and are into challenging yourself, go for a run!
What are some of your favorite cardio workouts? Let me know in the comments :)