Why do so many people only run?

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  • JaredBergeron
    JaredBergeron Posts: 379 Member
    Alot of this depends what your goals are. You dont see alot of runners or swimmers benching at the gym because muscle is heavy and slows down their times. I am into more of a GPP focus myself (google "General Physical Preparedness")
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    I never actually considered people actually enjoy running! :P

    i used to think the same way. :) now, i love running. funny how that turns about.
  • FitCoachJen
    FitCoachJen Posts: 139 Member
    I'm a strength trainer-turned-runner if only to cross "running a half-marathon" off my bucket list.

    I miss heavy lifting so much, but alas, one must train for specificity. A lot of runners have been told to never, ever train their lower bodies because running utilizes a different muscle fiber and you work the heck outta those muscles whenever you run.
    So I run 3x/week and lift 2-3x/week and focus on my core and upper body. No more burly deadlifts 'til February.

    Running is cheap to get into and you can (literally) do it at your own pace. Weight training requires a good amount of space, a wide variety of heavy things to lift, and possibly a spotter. And yes, some people still fear bulking up...if only it were so easy.
  • VTGolden
    VTGolden Posts: 24 Member
    I highly doubt that people run just to burn calories. Now when you see me bored out of my mind on one of those cardio machines at the gym while staring down at the "calories burned" number and praying for my obligatory half hour to be over, that's just to burn calories. People who get out and run for miles and miles, through inclement weather/injuries/soreness/etc. are clearly athletes and enjoy the "sport" of it and not just the caloric benefit. Just my opinion, from someone who'd rather skip a meal or three than get my lazy butt to a park and run! Kudos to those who do it.

    love this response! It says it all...thanks! :flowerforyou:
  • Halothane
    Halothane Posts: 69 Member
    1) I enjoy the alone time with me, my thoughts, and the pavement beneath me.
    2)Can do it anywhere anytime....NEVER a schedule conflict
    3) All you need is your shoes.
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    Why don't more people do strength training? Especially women. I believe running is a cult-ish fitness obsession. The people who do it seem to view it as a type of religion.

    And people who lift weights aren't "cult-ish". Having been a part of both worlds, weight lifting is FAR more cult-ish in my opinion.
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    Maybe people run for fun... what an ignorant question.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    And you can do it everywhere anytime .. all you need is your shoes ...

    Some of us have to also have the proper attire to keep the girls in their place in order to run comfortably.
  • petrball
    petrball Posts: 8 Member
    I had a heart attack back in 1987 when I was very fit due to a condition called familiahyperlipidaemia. It meant I was producing too much cholesterol even though I was fit and eating a good diet. As you can see I survived and was advised to ride a bike and walk afterwards.... I asked if I could swim...... the surgeon said it might not be a good idea in case I had another MI in the deep end, so now I walk loads while listening to good music and audiobooks.

    Whatever you do, if you raise your heart rate it will be good for you....
  • dukater
    dukater Posts: 2 Member
    It is the only "ME" time I have and I can do this at 4:30 in the morning when my family is still sleeping. It is a stress reliever and a GREAT way to jump start the morning:) I LOVE to RUN!!!!
  • TreadmillManiac
    TreadmillManiac Posts: 20
    You can really get into a zone with running, it's almost like a meditive state. And it can be sociable, i love meeting other runners and giving them a knowing nod. At my age i really can't be bothering with team sports and having the pressure of other people relying on me.
  • Amber82479
    Amber82479 Posts: 629 Member
    I got all my teeth knocked out when I was 5 and have since then been terrified of anything that could possibly hit me in the face. I even had to stop training as a figure skater because I couldn't get beyond the fear of hitting my face on the ice if I fell while doing a jump. I hate that I can't seem to move past this fear, but I'm 32 and still haven't gotten there. Not to mention the fact that because I grew up with this fear, I never played and now have crap for hand eye coordination! Ah well... :)
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