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Is Running Overrated?

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#1 Cloomis

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Posted 09 April 2026 - 02:19 AM


  • Running has sharply diminishing returns — about 30 minutes a week captures most of the longevity benefit. Beyond that, you’re not gaining much.
  • Walking is the standout: 12,000 steps/day is associated with a ~75% reduction in all-cause mortality. Running 10,000 steps doesn’t come close to walking 10,000 steps.
  • There’s four-pillars of exercise for longevity: aerobic, HIIT, strength training, walking. Total required time: about 60–90 minutes/week for the structured exercise.
  • Sleep’s longevity data is weaker than most people assume — it didn’t make the top tier of habits when ranked by mortality reduction.
  • Biological age clocks are evolving fast (PhenoAge → BortzAge), but I don’t find them useful for choosing habits compared with all-cause mortality studies.

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#2 Mind

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Posted 10 April 2026 - 05:13 PM

Running might not be the "ideal" exercise, but it is still very good, as compared to being sedentary. For people who enjoy running, might as well do it.


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