Is is possible for someone who hates running to learn to lov

songbyrdsweet

I think the runner's high is different for everyone. I used to get mine at around the 40 minute mark...I'd feel mentally sort of spaced out, and then sort of tingly, like when you get goosebumps. Sometimes I feel other stuff too but I'm not sure if that's related or it's just me. :embarassed:

mrsyac2

I hate running/jogging but also always admired the people I saw running- I know its a great workout- I have or should I say my husband gets me on the treadmill to run/jog a little bit which i dread I don't do it for long maybe 5 minutes and not that fast he does 9-10 mph (show off) but after reading this post I think I will check out the couch to 5k just to give me some ideas for when I do hop on the treadmill-


I think I look goofy running- and i too always say the only way I am going to run is if a rabid dog was chasing me lol-

Nich0le

I think the runner's high is different for everyone. I used to get mine at around the 40 minute mark...I'd feel mentally sort of spaced out, and then sort of tingly, like when you get goosebumps. Sometimes I feel other stuff too but I'm not sure if that's related or it's just me. :embarassed:

song is so right, everyone is different. The first time I got mine was after I had been running for about a month, I hadn't really pushed myself out of some weird fear and one week I decided I would do the same cardio coach all week and see how much I could improve from day one to day seven and it was about day three when I had finally run the fastest I had ever run before through a whole set of intervals and I felt like I had broken through a barrier. Now I push myself a little harder everyday and like song about 30 minutes in I just get it. Then I have energy for the rest of the day when my run is over.

Kimono

Ahh the runners high. I believe it is different for everyone. I mostly just feel great, like I could run forever. I usually say, "Every cell in my body feels alive and energized but at the same time I feel calm and relaxed."

Nich0le

perfect description kimono! :drinker:

Iceprincessk25

I TOTALLY hated running for the better part of my life. In high school whenever we had to run the mile I walked it.

THEN, I got to college for Kinesiology and we had to take a required class in which the final was a 10k run!!! I started to freak because well I hated running.

I started slowly, had the entire semester to get prepared and actually ended up LIKING running. I couldn't believe it! I even went out and bought a treadmill buz I liked it so much!

I got implants so I'm not as big of a fan as I was before. Still trying to find the right sports bra. :laugh: That's probably the only regret I have as far as that goes (it's uncomfie to run).

WonderBra® High-impact Bra

You don't move much and I am a 34D. Not as sexy as the frilly kind but definintly does the trick, pricey here in canada at $38 but usually can get it 40% off at sears.

Well since I'm working out I don't really care if it's pretty or not. I'm a 34D also so I will have to try that. $38.00 is pretty standard and reasonable since all my other bras are from Victoria's. THANKS FOR THE TIP!!:bigsmile:

jeweljeans

yes!! yes it is possible to start loving it.. I hated running... but the day came... when I pushed hard and saw results.. pretty soon I didn't want to stop! (but I did... lol) I'm gearing up to get back at it.. It's cold where I live in the winter, I'm too much of a baby to go running in it.. and I don't like the treadmill! I'm excited for spring... and a new pair of runners! I wore mine out last year.. from running! I was so proud.