How do I make myself like running again

marye2

I used to run a couple of years ago and really liked it. I was very proud of myself to be able to run a 5k and want that feeling again. I know that adrenaline rush you get when you have finished a great run. However in the past couple of years I have gone through some illnesses that have put me on the sidelines but now I am ready to get back to exercising. I have started out walking at an incline to increase my calorie burn and the thought of running just does not appeal to me at all. My mind tells me that I will feel great after I do it but my body say hell with that. How do I get past that initial hurdle and love running again.

kyrstensmom

I was the same way. You just have to do it. Just go out and run, you will remember why you loved it.

Usbornegal

Check out Jeff Galloway's run/walk method. It might really help to see it as walk a little run a little. I didn't start run/walking because I wanted to or loved it, but to get of cholesterol meds. Now I am rehabbing my knee and CAN'T run, and really miss it! But the Galloway method really helped me out.

wbgolden

You just have to do it. Just go out and run, you will remember why you loved it.

You're not going to get a better answer than that one, I promise.

Misiaxcore

The C25K program really helped me LOVE running =] Never ever ever in my life did I like it, I only ever did it to help me lose weight. Now I go crazy if I don't run for a while.

crazy4flyers

I also agree that C25K is a great way to get back into it. I used to hate running and this program helped me ease into it. Now I love running.

srp2011

Can you find a running group in your area? Like an organized C25K program? Sometimes stores that specialize in running gear hold these classes, or look for one through a local running group - I do them all the time because it's a lot more fun to run with a group of people at a similar level, with a coach, You're all in the suffering together :-) Plus it gives you some accountability.