Презентація " Healthy Bodies" Lesson 3

To make running interesting, you can enter a race. Fun runs are very popular. These are often 5 km long and are great for beginners. You can run with your friends and maybe dress up. For fitter people, there are halfmarathons, marathons, or even ultra-marathons. These can be 70–400 km long. one of the most famous is the Marathon des Sables which takes six days and goes through the Sahara desert.

Running is fun and scientists say it is one of the best ways to keep fit. However, make sure you don’t do it every day – it’s important to have a rest between runs. Running improves the health of almost every part of your body, including your brain. It can make you feel happier and healthier, and live longer. It also helps you sleep well, and that gives you the energy to enjoy your life  more. Perhaps it’s the perfect sport!

Read the magazine article again and choose the correct headings a–d for the paragraphs 1–3. There is one heading you don’t need.

a Different kinds of running races b All the ways running is good for you c Some problems with running d Reasons why running is popular