Why do YOU hate running?

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  • M_lifts
    M_lifts Posts: 2,218 Member
    I have asthma and no endurance, also huge boobs.. it's so annoying

    with a good reliever and preventer there is no reason why you cant build your endurance! asthma does not prevent you from running! i suffer from asthma and run. boobs- nice support bra will sort that!

    to the op, no hate it! im addicted!
  • jjs22
    jjs22 Posts: 156
    I was a runner 30 years ago in high school. And I still hate it. Mainly knee pain, and skin rash from sweating so much in hot, muggy weather (I was in Louisiana then). And even when it felt good during the second half of a run, I always hated the process of forcing myself to get up off my but, get dressed, get out the door, and get stretched and warmed up and over the first (always unpleasant) half. There's a natural tendency to slow down, and I found that if I "push through" that, it just builds up more of a distaste for getting started the next time. And if you miss several days in a row, you've lost so much conditioning that you have to "start over" at a much lower level.

    So those a are few things I hate about it.

    Nowadays, I'm a big fan of walking. Not as impressive as running, but I truly enjoy it. There's zero preparation, the very first step feels good, and unless you twist an ankle or something, there's no pain involved. Whenever there's time, I just do it; I never have to talk myself into it. I've been upping my pace, and now for a 5k I'm at about the upper limit of how fast I can move with a walking motion. I get an elevated heart rate, a nice amount of sweat, and I never feel like I want to stop or slow down. And I can squeeze a walk like that into my lunch break, right after eating. And on the weekend, there's hikes in the mountains.

    Strange to say, but a couple of weeks ago I joined a running club. Its really just sort of a promo put on by a local pub. Sign in, "run" 5k, and get pints of decent micro-brew for happy hour prices afterwards. Do it ten times and you get a free shirt. It's grown into a huge crowd (many hundreds) and pretty social. And even though I just walk, I still manage to pass a few folks.
  • PlunderBunneh
    PlunderBunneh Posts: 1,705 Member
    I used to hate the idea of running...ready with all sorts of excuses, my G sized tatas right up there at the top of the list. Scoffing whenever I passed a park full of people just running.
    But then I decided to try it.
    And you know what? I actually enjoy it. My endurance is crap right now, I can make it two minutes comfortably, but I'm working on week three of the C25K program. I'm not running long enough to get that runner's high, but I'm running, and I'm damn proud of myself. I get sweaty, I get red-faced, I pant and gasp for air, but I run. That's more then a lot of people I know can say. I think the number one reason that I used to hate running was because it required me to get off the couch, get out of my comfort zone, and work. I didn't want to.
    I hate that I can't do much right now, but that will come with work and determination.

    As far as the tatas hurting thing goes, I used to use that as a huge excuse to not try jogging. I was sure my boobs would hurt. I mean, hell, jumping jacks are dangerous with these puppies. Now, I wear a sports bra, a cheesy one from walmart even, with a shelf tank top over it. Sure, they still bounce. But that's kinda my favorite part about them, Lols. And they really don't bounce as much as I expected, much less then jumping jacks.
    As far as boring, yeah, sometimes, it sure is, especially with me being stuck on a treadmill. I listen to music or I pop on the TV while I'm working on my C25K session.
    Done with excuses now. I will work and I will become a runner, because dammit, I want to, and I can do anything I want to.
  • barbiex3
    barbiex3 Posts: 1,036 Member
    i run cross country for my college. lol...


    It's just MENTALLY tough sometimes (epecially when you run competetively). Sometimes people don't like pushing themselves to that extreme because it is very scary to ignore physiological warnings from your body ;P however, i'm starting to enjoy ignoring my body's institual warnings, and using my mental will power to push even harder! :D !!!
  • lipglossjunky73
    lipglossjunky73 Posts: 497 Member
    I am an avid runner, and I hate it more often than I love it.

    I hate it because, dammit..... It's hard!

    I do it, because.... Dammit.... It's HARD! Lol....
  • lipglossjunky73
    lipglossjunky73 Posts: 497 Member
    Running, except for short sprints is directly related to chronic cardio which in turns elevates cortisol levels which can prevent you from burning fat and losing weight.

    This is MY reason for not liking to run.

    That is the funniest thing I've read on here in a while. Running preventing you from burning fat and losing weight? Seriously?!

    Not for me.... It is the ONLY exercise that got me to lose the last ten....
  • I don't like running because it reminds me how out of shape I am! My endurance is laughable, and I tried C25K once but got discouraged by how many times I had to repeat Week 3. I would love to get to a place where running does not make me feel like I'm about to die. Maybe now is the time to give C25K another try.
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    It's monotonous. I much prefer something like dance or figure skating.
  • summertime_girl
    summertime_girl Posts: 3,945 Member
    I don't know how to run. I know this sounds rediculous, but every time I have tried to run, I get shin splints. People say it is my shoes, and it very well could be. But I also feel like I have no idea how to have "good form", I think I run on my feet wrong, and I don't breathe right. I can give you ever reason in the book... but really, its because it is hard and scary. I WANT to be a runner, so this year I am working on becoming a runner!

    Look into a Chi Running (or similar) coach. Made such a difference for me!
  • Kate6868
    Kate6868 Posts: 159 Member
    I LOVE to run!!! My knees and ankles, sadly, will not do it any more. Would love to trade joints with someone who hates running...
  • ASPhantom
    ASPhantom Posts: 637 Member
    I LOVE IT!!!

    I am becomming addicted to it. I start getting anxious if I feel like I am not going to get my run in.
    My favorite is a trail in the woods but, I will settle for the neighborhood.

    It seems to be the one time of the day that my brain settles and empties.

    It's wonderful!
  • ASPhantom
    ASPhantom Posts: 637 Member
    I don't like running because it reminds me how out of shape I am! My endurance is laughable, and I tried C25K once but got discouraged by how many times I had to repeat Week 3. I would love to get to a place where running does not make me feel like I'm about to die. Maybe now is the time to give C25K another try.

    Don't repeat it. If you have a bad day, go on to the next. It will get better. Otherwise, it will get boring.
  • SparkleShine
    SparkleShine Posts: 2,001 Member
    :sad: I've tried many times. Easing into it slowly, going an getting fitted for running hsoesw and having speical inserts made...:170.00 later, I still can't get past shin splints!!!
  • lclarkjr
    lclarkjr Posts: 359 Member
    Running, except for short sprints is directly related to chronic cardio which in turns elevates cortisol levels which can prevent you from burning fat and losing weight.

    This is MY reason for not liking to run.

    That is the funniest thing I've read on here in a while. Running preventing you from burning fat and losing weight? Seriously?!


    Research it.................

    The problem with traditional chronic cardio is the constant release of the stress hormone cortisol. While running at a consistent pace without break or rest, the body is exposed to a large amount of stress hormone cortisol, which in excess, depresses immune function, increases risk for disease and sickness, increases inflammation and consequently pains throughout the body, increases oxidative stress, causes the degradation of muscle tissue and increases the accumulation of fat.

    I researched it. The stress from running can increase the cortisol level in your body, but as your body becomes used to the stress of running, the cortisol levels decrease.

    And just to play devils advocate, have you decided that you hate running and that it prevents you personally from losing weight out of personal experience? Or did you read a study about running and the cortisol effect and decide that it was bad for you and therefore hated it?
  • BobbyDaniel
    BobbyDaniel Posts: 1,459 Member
    I used to hate running, or at least claimed I hated to run and it gave me a good excuse. Being out of shape most of my life, having sore knees from carrying that weight and not much endurance...plus it was just plain hard! And then C25K last year...yeah, big mistake. I'm planning on running 11 miles on Saturday!
    Now...I can't say I love running, I don't hate it any longer; but I do love the feeling I get at the end of a run and realizing I just accomplished something I thought I would never do!
  • JNick77
    JNick77 Posts: 3,783 Member
    I know tons of people hate to run, and i can understand if the answer is "it's hard on my joints" or "injuries". But other than that, I sometimes wonder why people hate it. Im a running ADDICT and I totally love it! Just wanna know YOUR opinion :)

    It's BOR...

    ... ING!!!

    I worry about too much and affecting my muscle growth, so I minimize how much I do.
  • Lift_Run_Eat
    Lift_Run_Eat Posts: 986 Member
    I would love to be a runner, but it does hurt my knees bad. I need to start taking Glucosamine Chondroitin with MSM. It worked before.

    I recently just started c25k, and hope to join the other runners at my work when they run in the 5k/10k's. My goal is to be ready in spring.

    I found that good music and a comfortable place to run help me want to be out there.
  • I'm a weather-wuss. I only like to run if its between 65-75 degrees. I live in the NW, where its cold and rainy most of the year. If I run in cooler weather I get snot running down my face, my eyes water so it looks like I'm crying and running at the same time.....you get the picture. That being said, now is the perfect time of year and I am forcing myself to do it!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,973 Member
    Research it.................

    The problem with traditional chronic cardio is the constant release of the stress hormone cortisol. While running at a consistent pace without break or rest, the body is exposed to a large amount of stress hormone cortisol, which in excess, depresses immune function, increases risk for disease and sickness, increases inflammation and consequently pains throughout the body, increases oxidative stress, causes the degradation of muscle tissue and increases the accumulation of fat.
    Actually this is scientifically true. However I believe duration of run time makes a difference. I don't think that 60 minutes of running will hamper weight loss as much as doing over an hour of it.
  • barbiex3
    barbiex3 Posts: 1,036 Member
    Running, except for short sprints is directly related to chronic cardio which in turns elevates cortisol levels which can prevent you from burning fat and losing weight.

    This is MY reason for not liking to run.

    That is the funniest thing I've read on here in a while. Running preventing you from burning fat and losing weight? Seriously?!


    Research it.................

    The problem with traditional chronic cardio is the constant release of the stress hormone cortisol. While running at a consistent pace without break or rest, the body is exposed to a large amount of stress hormone cortisol, which in excess, depresses immune function, increases risk for disease and sickness, increases inflammation and consequently pains throughout the body, increases oxidative stress, causes the degradation of muscle tissue and increases the accumulation of fat.

    I researched it. The stress from running can increase the cortisol level in your body, but as your body becomes used to the stress of running, the cortisol levels decrease.

    And just to play devils advocate, have you decided that you hate running and that it prevents you personally from losing weight out of personal experience? Or did you read a study about running and the cortisol effect and decide that it was bad for you and therefore hated it?


    LMAO! running does not prevent you from losing weight... YOU'RE KIDDDING, RIGHT?!? Can you explain to me why all professional runners are at a VERY LOW weight? ha. wow. just wow.... Or maybe explain to me how I lost 30 pounds from running...
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,973 Member
    I have asthma and no endurance, also huge boobs.. it's so annoying
    I'll run beside you and watch your breathing to make sure you don't have an asthma attack...................
  • JNick77
    JNick77 Posts: 3,783 Member
    Running, except for short sprints is directly related to chronic cardio which in turns elevates cortisol levels which can prevent you from burning fat and losing weight.

    This is MY reason for not liking to run.

    That is the funniest thing I've read on here in a while. Running preventing you from burning fat and losing weight? Seriously?!


    Research it.................

    The problem with traditional chronic cardio is the constant release of the stress hormone cortisol. While running at a consistent pace without break or rest, the body is exposed to a large amount of stress hormone cortisol, which in excess, depresses immune function, increases risk for disease and sickness, increases inflammation and consequently pains throughout the body, increases oxidative stress, causes the degradation of muscle tissue and increases the accumulation of fat.

    I researched it. The stress from running can increase the cortisol level in your body, but as your body becomes used to the stress of running, the cortisol levels decrease.

    And just to play devils advocate, have you decided that you hate running and that it prevents you personally from losing weight out of personal experience? Or did you read a study about running and the cortisol effect and decide that it was bad for you and therefore hated it?


    LMAO! running does not prevent you from losing weight... YOU'RE KIDDDING, RIGHT?!? Can you explain to me why all professional runners are at a VERY LOW weight? ha. wow. just wow.... Or maybe explain to me how I lost 30 pounds from running...

    And you've got some amazing pic's to prove it. :love:
  • Erica_theRedhead
    Erica_theRedhead Posts: 724 Member
    I used to loathe running, but now it is just one of those things I've come to accept as part of my daily routine. Aside from the common things people have already said (it's hard, boring, difficult on joints, etc) I have to admit I had a self-esteem issue. Runners are lean and look cute in their little Nike or Under Armor outfits. When I was running at 270 pounds, I felt like an idiot and didn't run out in public. Even now, I'm still one of the biggest people out there, but I'm fit enough to do distances futher than most. So all of those haters can eat my dust!
  • Erica_theRedhead
    Erica_theRedhead Posts: 724 Member
    And to play devils advocate with the cortisol not leading to weight loss comment...it is possible that prolonged cardio may alter your hormones to place you body out of whack for immune function, oxidative stress, and bone/joint issues. But it is easily rectified with vitamins and antioxidants, which avid runners are always recommended to take on a daily basis anyways.
  • i think i hate running for the most unique and, well, odd reason!! i firmly believe that if i was meant to run i would have been made with smaller boobs! i am, um, well endowed in the chesticle region and no matter what i try and do to keep the ladies in place while i run its always uncomfortable. i just find other things to do to get in my cardio and that works for me =)
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    I have asthma and no endurance, also huge boobs.. it's so annoying
    I'll run beside you and watch your breathing to make sure you don't have an asthma attack...................
    now THAT was hysterical!
  • momof2osaurus
    momof2osaurus Posts: 477 Member
    Because it's boring! I might not hate it so much if I were in better shape, but typically I need something else to think about to get through any exercise (beyond, "OMG I'M DYING." :laugh: )
  • Kimblesnbits
    Kimblesnbits Posts: 321 Member
    Umm yeah...i don't know if i believe the whole "not losing weight while running too much" Just doesn't sound correct to me...
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