Shout out to all the College runners keeping up with their runs during finals.

go_panda_koh · 5 months

I think during finals I have a stronger desire to run more. It helps clear your mind.

sleeperpick · 5 months

First quarter of Grad School here. I have time to run to and from my car. That is all.

SystemS5 · 5 months

And for faculty members who go out for runs even while grading all of those student papers!

Seriously though, I think go_panda_koh has it right - running is something that you should make time for during finals week. Often enough, you'll get more out of some time away from the books, being physically active, than you would have gained studying for the extra hour or two it takes you get a quick or medium run in.

pstu · 5 months

I had to severely reduce my running about 4 weeks ago... Eager to get back at it starting Monday though.

travass · 5 months

I'm finished school, but running got me through it. Each night when I was done studying I would run, gave me something to look forward to. A lot of people stop running during finals, don't do it, keep going.

pred890 · 5 months

Last semester of university here, I've been keeping up with my runs. I feel much better mentally after I've gone for my morning run so it helps with studying.

trauma_queen · 5 months

And don't forget post-grad school kids! Just finished my 15 mile bike today and my 5 mile run yesterday during medical school tests...tough to fit in but SO worth it.

theadmiraljn · 5 months

I actually just started running again. Between school and work, I had completely lost my motivation for a while. ): Had a couple of nice runs this week and I already feel less stressed!

Kourakis · 5 months

I normally have 20-25 hour of class/week (depending on lab schedules). During exam season, I might have ~3 exams/week (9 hours of exams). I do spend most of my days studying, but the "extra time" from not having classes to sit through seems to help me stick to my running schedule. It's not always easy to stick with it, but totally worth it in the long run (pardon the pun).

kgold818 · 5 months

Hey thanks! I'll take that positive reinforcement!

KingOfAllBlacks · 5 months

Nope, rest week.

wifeinthekitchen · 5 months

and now I feel guilty...

buddybolden · 5 months

I've run three times maybe in the last month...

learnwithout · 5 months

I got kicked off my team for studying the day before my hardest final instead of going to the team banquet, even though I did all of the runs that week. My coach is an asshole.

just_keep_running · 5 months

Actually, exercising actually boosts memory (at least according to the below study)... so keeping up with your runs may actually be beneficial to your exam performance!

link

rolobrowntowntony · 5 months

I just ran to my class to turn in my final paper, left and just kept running. feels good man

grundissimo · 5 months

I actually missed 3 days this week because of my finals although that's because I had 4 finals back to back Monday and Tuesday. I'm getting back into it today and can't wait.

r0tc0d · 5 months

I always had more free time during finals? And working out daily was a must to keep my self sane.

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