You May Become More Conscious of Your Body
By focusing on yourself while running, you can feel and listen to how your feet hit the pavement. This will lead you to be more self-aware of your steps, running form, and your physical exertion. By keeping track of how your feet hit the ground, you may also be able to zero-in on a mechanical issue, which may help you prevent a possible overuse injury such as runner's knee, shin splints, achilles tendonitis, etc.