What nobody told you about running.
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MeanderingMammal wrote: »arditarose wrote: »No one told me how much I would loathe it. Had to figure that out on my own. After running two minutes in my first and only 5k I turned to my friend and said "After this, I'm never running again". I pretty much stuck to my word.
This.
Except that I still make myself run twice a week for 2 miles, because it seems to help with lifting.
Not sure how people love it. Maybe I'll change one day. Or maybe there are runners and there are lifters.
Nobody really enjoyed the first couple of miles. That's the warm up.
Man...it takes all sorts of will-power, listening to audiobooks and mental distraction just to get through those 24 agonizing minutes. I'm not sure how I'd go 4 or 5 miles.
It's headspace. A bit like meditation. Six miles or so of an evening helps think through work issues, plan stuff, work through challenges.
Of a weekend, out in the woods then the solitude helps ground me after a busy week of constant interaction.
I don't get that with other activities. Resistance training means other people around, cycling means having to think about cage dwellers trying to kill me.0 -
I just started running and it doesn't matter if you are a beginner or experience when you run into another runner they always say hi!!! I love it!!!0
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That your running clothes will start to outnumber your regular clothes.0
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RUN_LIFT_EAT wrote: »That your running clothes will start to outnumber your regular clothes.
It's funny how you'll still be unable to find a clean running outfit, anyway...0 -
arditarose wrote: »No one told me how much I would loathe it. Had to figure that out on my own. After running two minutes in my first and only 5k I turned to my friend and said "After this, I'm never running again". I pretty much stuck to my word.
This.
Except that I still make myself run twice a week for 2 miles, because it seems to help with lifting.
Not sure how people love it. Maybe I'll change one day. Or maybe there are runners and there are lifters.
I feel the same way about lifting. I do it because it helps me meet my goals. But I never enjoy it.MeanderingMammal wrote: »arditarose wrote: »No one told me how much I would loathe it. Had to figure that out on my own. After running two minutes in my first and only 5k I turned to my friend and said "After this, I'm never running again". I pretty much stuck to my word.
This.
Except that I still make myself run twice a week for 2 miles, because it seems to help with lifting.
Not sure how people love it. Maybe I'll change one day. Or maybe there are runners and there are lifters.
Nobody really enjoys the first couple of miles. That's the warm up.
Not true for everyone. I almost always enjoy the first couple miles. I only dislike it if it gets boring - running the same route or looping around the track is a chore.0 -
Running gives me the best natural "high". It makes me less stressed and more energy.0
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I just started running and it doesn't matter if you are a beginner or experience when you run into another runner they always say hi!!! I love it!!!
Like when I got a motorcycle. There was this whole other world of friendly people, complete strangers, whose wave says, "Yep, It's great right? I recognize and support you."0 -
For your chapped lips - take a handheld water bottle that you can sip through the run. Check out FUEL BELT products, it's a light weight belt with 2-4 mini water bottle holsters and a pouch for things like power gels or a debit card/ID card or some chewable gummy candy or chap stick
(About $20.00 CAN) Very beneficial 0 -
mrswhitehog wrote: »
I SO agree!! I would never EVER have thought those words would come out of my mouth, but need is so right.0 -
90% mental0
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Laundry.
If you are going to run you better learn to love laundry unless you're into that funky locker room scent. Socks, leggings, fleece lined tights, sports bras, dri-wic tops, running jackets, gloves, knit caps, running belt. Its 15 degrees outside and you just sweated through 3 loads. I swear I generate enough dirty clothes in a week to rival a family of 4.
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I have never been a runner. Now, after only a few months, I am able to run 8+Kms. This is what I've learned:
1. Have the right shoes
2. It is all mind over matter
3. Do not run everyday, or you will get shin splints
4. The way you breathe is HUGE! In through your nose, out through your mouth, in through your nose, out through your mouth
5. Pace yourself, you're going to be tired of you start off super fast. Gradually gain speed0 -
People leave the strangest things on the side of the road. Seriously, one shoe?
Guys get heckled too. One guy yelled at me "keep going fatty you can do it"
It sucks to run by the donut shop at 6am. Had to change my route to avoid smelling that.
That I'd learn to love to run.0 -
Running is good for my soul. Always has been. I run to rock music, lets me channel my inner rock star.0
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People leave the strangest things on the side of the road. Seriously, one shoe?
Guys get heckled too. One guy yelled at me "keep going fatty you can do it"
It sucks to run by the donut shop at 6am. Had to change my route to avoid smelling that.
That I'd learn to love to run.
What the hell, "keep going fatty"? At least you're out there running! So rude
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heatherdear18 wrote: »I have never been a runner. Now, after only a few months, I am able to run 8+Kms. This is what I've learned:
1. Have the right shoes
2. It is all mind over matter
3. Do not run everyday, or you will get shin splints
4. The way you breathe is HUGE! In through your nose, out through your mouth, in through your nose, out through your mouth
5. Pace yourself, you're going to be tired of you start off super fast. Gradually gain speed
All of this. Bought my first pair of running shoes last weekend, and it made a huge difference! My body can do more than my mind thinks it can.
I alternate running with Circuit training with a kettlebell.
Breathing and pacing are huge....I'm still working on finding the right pace.0 -
^^ This and this. I've only just got back into running again after many years, i've joined a local club who are doing the Zero-5K programme and I also go out on my own in between club sessions, and everyone is so welcoming. Whether it's been the guys at the club, who are all so encouraging, or when i'm crawling along by myself like I was last night, there's always another runner who goes by and gives the nod/thumbs up/or an enthusiastic "hello!". It gives you a real sense of community.
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MeanderingMammal wrote: »arditarose wrote: »No one told me how much I would loathe it. Had to figure that out on my own. After running two minutes in my first and only 5k I turned to my friend and said "After this, I'm never running again". I pretty much stuck to my word.
This.
Except that I still make myself run twice a week for 2 miles, because it seems to help with lifting.
Not sure how people love it. Maybe I'll change one day. Or maybe there are runners and there are lifters.
Nobody really enjoyed the first couple of miles. That's the warm up.
Man...it takes all sorts of will-power, listening to audiobooks and mental distraction just to get through those 24 agonizing minutes. I'm not sure how I'd go 4 or 5 miles.
I suspect you are going too fast and pushing yourself too hard. Not every run should be something that kills you. In fact, majority of your runs should be at an 'easy' pace.
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blues4miles wrote: »MeanderingMammal wrote: »arditarose wrote: »No one told me how much I would loathe it. Had to figure that out on my own. After running two minutes in my first and only 5k I turned to my friend and said "After this, I'm never running again". I pretty much stuck to my word.
This.
Except that I still make myself run twice a week for 2 miles, because it seems to help with lifting.
Not sure how people love it. Maybe I'll change one day. Or maybe there are runners and there are lifters.
Nobody really enjoyed the first couple of miles. That's the warm up.
Man...it takes all sorts of will-power, listening to audiobooks and mental distraction just to get through those 24 agonizing minutes. I'm not sure how I'd go 4 or 5 miles.
I suspect you are going too fast and pushing yourself too hard. Not every run should be something that kills you. In fact, majority of your runs should be at an 'easy' pace.
I've heard 80/20 is a good mix, 80% of runs at low intensity and 20% at high intensity. I just think the first 2 miles sucks period. I find my negative split on a 10K is pretty insane and I end up doing the firt 5K in around 26 mins and the second in around 23. My fastest 5K is 23:09 but that's killing me and if I do that in the second 5K it's not bad. Guess it's all about getting that aerobic system warmed up!0 -
Needing to go for a wee 1 minute into your run.0
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That you would be struck down by a car at mile 17.
http://www.mystatesman.com/news/news/local/austin-marathon-runner-struck-by-car-driver-faces-/nqRBR/0 -
That you would be struck down by a car at mile 17.
http://www.mystatesman.com/news/news/local/austin-marathon-runner-struck-by-car-driver-faces-/nqRBR/
Brutal. I have learned that there are some really angry people since I have been road running. I really feel like some drivers try to make you uncomfortable by getting way too close when there is no need for them to do so. Most people are great but some just glare at you and don't give an inch.0 -
That you would be struck down by a car at mile 17.
http://www.mystatesman.com/news/news/local/austin-marathon-runner-struck-by-car-driver-faces-/nqRBR/
Oh my goodness, that poor woman. She seems like she's got a great attitude but that's such a crazy story.
I have to admit that I was unsurprised to see the age of the driver, though...0 -
That you would be struck down by a car at mile 17.
http://www.mystatesman.com/news/news/local/austin-marathon-runner-struck-by-car-driver-faces-/nqRBR/
Oh my goodness, that poor woman. She seems like she's got a great attitude but that's such a crazy story.
I have to admit that I was unsurprised to see the age of the driver, though...
We had case in my home town where an 67 year old woman backed her car, full speed, into a family at a Costco (through the entrance no less) killing a toddler and causing the mother to have a miscarriage. As soon as I heard it I told my mother, whom I was visiting at the time, that I knew that it was an old woman even before the details were released. My mother is the same age and she would drive like that too.
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Mentally, it's difficult. Your legs aren't giving out, you aren't gonna pass out or throw up, just keep going. Once you get over this, you're golden.
Also, you're gonna break out in places you didn't even know you could break out. Invest in a good quality body wash.0 -
That you would be struck down by a car at mile 17.
http://www.mystatesman.com/news/news/local/austin-marathon-runner-struck-by-car-driver-faces-/nqRBR/
Oh my goodness, that poor woman. She seems like she's got a great attitude but that's such a crazy story.
I have to admit that I was unsurprised to see the age of the driver, though...
I see these all too often. I know people worry about getting mugged but the most dangerous thing is honestly people in cars.
http://thescoopblog.dallasnews.com/2016/01/runner-from-mckinney-boyd-high-school-hospitalized-after-being-hit-by-car.html/0 -
That you would be struck down by a car at mile 17.
http://www.mystatesman.com/news/news/local/austin-marathon-runner-struck-by-car-driver-faces-/nqRBR/
Oh my goodness, that poor woman. She seems like she's got a great attitude but that's such a crazy story.
I have to admit that I was unsurprised to see the age of the driver, though...
I see these all too often. I know people worry about getting mugged but the most dangerous thing is honestly people in cars.
http://thescoopblog.dallasnews.com/2016/01/runner-from-mckinney-boyd-high-school-hospitalized-after-being-hit-by-car.html/
I know it, I live in a downtown core and it's one of the reasons I don't mind the treadmill - no one's going to run me over while I'm in the gym at least. I wear neon, watch like crazy when I'm crossing streets, and wear headphones that allow ambient noise in, but I still have close calls often enough that sometimes I just don't feel like dealing with it and prefer to zone out totally and hamster-wheel it.1 -
That 180lbs of flesh, bone, and muscle can somehow threaten drivers inside of their 5000 pound machines, travelling at 40-50mph, to such a degree that they will swerve out of their cozy 12' wide line into a narrow little bike lane, just to get me scare the *kitten* out of me. I wish I wasn't so threatening!0
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