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Indonesian joggers run on personal philosophy and passion
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Healthy body, healthy mind: For some people, running has functional values, such as a therapy to maintain one’s mental health. (Pexels/Daniel Reche) (Pexels/Daniel Reche)
For its devotees, running is just as much about mental contentment as it is about physical health.
Running was once perceived as a disruption, a big question mark for the 20th-century modern individual and an insult to pedestrians. Why would you run? One should either walk or use public transportation to get from one place to another.
Now, running has become a culture in and of itself. The sport offers different meanings to different people. As with any commodity and sporting culture, it has cultural and functional values.
Philosophical reasons
Stefan Tirta started running eight years ago as an outlet to decompress.
“To clear my head and keep my legs running instead of my mind racing” is how the 29-year-old described her motivation. Research has shown a positive correlation between running in any capacity and better mental health.
