> equal or greater benefit in any of the health indicators
Insulin resistance, for sure.
> strength training induces neurogenesis
What google informs me about neurogenesis is that it's tied to VOmax training, which long distance running is not especially good for. Interval training, a la tabata intervals, is best for that.
I very much suspect the mental benefits from actual sports exceed running. The stimulation from tennis or basketball would surely do your mind more good than pounding pavement.
I can't see that.
> equal or greater benefit in any of the health indicators
Insulin resistance, for sure.
> strength training induces neurogenesis
What google informs me about neurogenesis is that it's tied to VOmax training, which long distance running is not especially good for. Interval training, a la tabata intervals, is best for that.
I very much suspect the mental benefits from actual sports exceed running. The stimulation from tennis or basketball would surely do your mind more good than pounding pavement.