Will I ever like running?!

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  • Wakx
    Wakx Posts: 105 Member
    The trick that may work for you is not to run too fast. If you don't run relaxed, it starts to hurt and it becomes very unpleasant. Running (jogging) slightly below or better still just nicely at your capability is fun, provided you have good music to listen to. And that it helps you lose weight.

    If you practice enough, you might end up getting a Runner's High (http://www.wikihow.com/Get-a-Runner's-High). That's REALLY a great feeling! But, it doesn't come without sweat.
  • eating4balance
    eating4balance Posts: 743 Member
    I always wanted to run but just didn't think I could do it.

    But.... I've been doing C25K for about 8 weeks now and am just loving it! I ran for 20 mins non stop last week which absolutely blew me away, I really had no idea I was capable of doing that.
    I have an app on my ipod which tells me when to walk and when to run and I like the fact that there is a structure to follow and that I know I don't have to do one thing all the time. I also listen to audio books when I'm walking/running which keeps me interested. I have one book that I'm only listening to when I'm doing this, so I want to get running so I can keep going with the story :)

    However, if you just don't like running, don't do it! There are so many different things that you could do, find one that grabs you or motivates you (for any reason, even it if seems silly, like me wanting more of my story!) then you will be more likely to stick with it.

    You mentioned an app on your ipod... What's the name of the app? I am interested in starting to run when it gets warmer (LIKE ALOT WARMER!) but I don't want to have to stare down at a stopwatch all of the time because that could be distracting.
  • jblazey
    jblazey Posts: 2 Member
    I just started running about 4 weeks ago after a 10 year hiatus after having kids. I have found that if I keep it up for about 10 minutes, it starts to get better. I get a 2nd wind, or whatever. If I run outside with my Ipod, I am happier than running inside. That said, I was just thinking last night that I wish I would hurry up and like to run. I don't really enjoy it, but to tell you the truth, exercise, for the sake of exercising is boring to me, no matter what. I do feel great though after a run, energized and focused. And, feel like I have accomplished something.
    What helps me is that I am training for a 5K, and hopefully a half-marathon. It keeps me motivated to run on my training schedule. And, since I have a goal, it gives me that extra push. I also will add that running has gotten more enjoyable and easier each week. I'm not quite at the point where I like to run, but hoping I will get there.
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