According to a recent study out of Denmark, women who jogged regularly increased their life expectancy by 5.6 years. But long-term benefits shouldn’t be your only motivation to hit the pavement. Here are some immediate perks to those who run:

• Mental Clarity

• Increased Energy

• Improved sleep patterns

• An increase in serotonin, dopamine and endorphins

• Feelings of relaxation and happiness (thanks to the brain chemicals listed above!)

• Improved self-esteem and confidence