The last few months I’ve started running again after stopping last fall.
First I ran a route and walked part way alternatively. Early May I was challenged to run 10 minutes every day. I needed at least one rest day per week. Late June I switched to an intentional 3 days a week running, training to be able to run 5 kilometers.
This morning I hit a runner’s high. I awoke on the grumpy side. Half way through my run, 1.6k from home, I was smiling and looking forward to the day. It carried me right through the morning and into the afternoon.
Running is a dopamine producing activity to help with depression.