Anyone else fear running outdoors?

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  • fuelednfit
    fuelednfit Posts: 177 Member
    I always feared running outdoors until I started running outdoors. Almost 2months ago I started running...well walking fast outside on the mountain next to where I work. The first time I went was so exciting. You realize you are not alone. They were so many people out there running trying to get healthier and fit, old, youngs, big and small, it was extremely motivating. Two months later I am running, not walking anymore, not afraid and really enjoying this time. Just go for it
  • stackhsc
    stackhsc Posts: 439 Member
    I use to for sure. I didn't go for probably almost a year and a few months. I got goaded into going with some women I sort of knew, i was scared ****less. Even on the second and third run i was. Now they are my running buddies, almost sisters. I don't even know why I was so nervous, i guess fear of being too slow, looking foolish, what ever.

    They, or for that matter all of the people I have met have all Been very welcoming and highly supportive and motivational. In fact I have never heard someone belittle or make fun of someone else who is running (other than in good fun, we trash talk each other all the time). I know many new runners can be defensive when they see other runners, but seriously don't over read comments. If a runner says hey, keep it up your doing great, they mean it.... they were there once.

    I've never been in any other sport where you receive so much encouragement and support. For my first half marathon they all showed up with out telling me st the top of all the major hills with signs and banners cheering me on.... no way I would have finished it in my goal time if they hadn't been there. :)
  • Chain_Ring
    Chain_Ring Posts: 753 Member
    Get out and do it.
  • dazwan
    dazwan Posts: 81 Member
    Not wanting to hijack this thread, but seriously, has anyone ever come across another runner who looks down on you for not being a semi-pro?

    I seriously cannot think of ever coming across anyone who didn't want to encourage me and thought it was great I was doing what they love. The only time I have ever heard people get funny is when other people are being dangerous and putting lives at risk (obviously other sports, not running)

    I think the only ones who genuinely point and laugh are the lazy bones who don't actually do any exercise themselves (maybe more because they are jealous and wish they had the balls and motivation to get out and do it themselves).
  • toscarthearmada
    toscarthearmada Posts: 382 Member
    Why on earth would you let someone ruin your dreams?!

    I started running at 256 pounds and in the 2 years I've been losing weight, only one person has ever approached me while running. It was a kid giving me water.

    The only limitations is the ones you set for yourself. I'm serious when I say, no one cares that you're running!
  • rosebette
    rosebette Posts: 1,660 Member
    I'm not a runner, but I was doing an interval thing --- a stride/walk, then a 1 minute job, then 3 minute walk recovery. I had a fall due to uneven ground and tore a tendon, which put me off any high impact stuff for almost 2 months. After that, I just did walking outdoors. I do all my high impact stuff in a gym with smooth floors. I'm even a bit cautious about walking long distances in the winter due to ice. Once you have a couple of injuries, you become paranoid about falling.

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