Runners - what's the hardest part of running for you?
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Running. Lol.
Just kidding. The hardest part for me is after a few miles my UPPER body gets tired. It feels like I can't stand up straight - my shoulders and arms just want to flop. Would love to hear any advice for this - but before you do, I exercise daily and mix up cardio and strength work. So I don't believe it is a muscle tone issue. My husband says this happens to him, too.0 -
Running fast isn't all that it's cracked out to be. I could run an 8:00 minute mile if I wanted to, but my thighs kill if I run that fast for a long distance and in heat it can be hard to breath sometimes.
I find breathing from the belly helps and running a nice 10:00 minute miles helps. It's not to fast, not to slow. Find a pace that is comfortable for you. That doesn't cause a lot of soreness and is easy on the breath and build up your endurance. Running is suppose to fun and leisurely, not a chore.
P.S. Go to a shoe store (not a chain store like ****'s) and get your foot fitted. It is crucial for a run to have proper shoes. I didn't know this until I developed plantar fasciitis.0 -
The most painful problem for me is that it blisters and bruises my toes. I think my feet are just not well suited to running, because no matter what kind of shoes I wear I end up with blistered toes. I've lost more toenails (always on the same toes) than I can remember. And they're not easy to wrap, either.
It doesn't prevent me from running, but it doesn't make me a running devotee. I much prefer hiking, biking or skating.0 -
the NC SUMMER heat & humidity is the worst thing about running for me ..it makes it 10 times harder ..but I need to run and even when my bones hurt and my legs feel like they weigh 50pounds apiece I run because I know that later on I will wish I had attempted it at least. some days it's really hard to tell you the truth but it's worth it. :flowerforyou
PS I run really fast in the winter so I know I can and I do short sprints in the summer because it's fun0 -
I run out of road.0
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The most painful problem for me is that it blisters and bruises my toes. I think my feet are just not well suited to running, because no matter what kind of shoes I wear I end up with blistered toes. I've lost more toenails (always on the same toes) than I can remember. And they're not easy to wrap, either.
It doesn't prevent me from running, but it doesn't make me a running devotee. I much prefer hiking, biking or skating.
Buy your shoes a half size larger and see if that fixes the problem.0 -
deciding where to go today!0
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Plantar Fasciitis. I had to stop running for awhile to heal it up. I had to switch to morning runs so keep from being hobbled in the evening. The time off really set me back in my running...as I have only been running for a year.
The other morning I was out for a run and I kept thinking "Man, this is so hard! When does it get any easier??" So, I am still struggling and all of it is hard at this point. Hope that it gets easier soon because there are times when I'm a little discouraged.
Weight is probably my biggest issue. I can't get much faster until I lose this weight....0 -
THE FIRST MILE.
THIS!!!
It's always the toughest. No matter if I'm going for a 3 mile run or a 10 mile run. Mile 1 is always the hardest for me!0 -
The most painful problem for me is that it blisters and bruises my toes. I think my feet are just not well suited to running, because no matter what kind of shoes I wear I end up with blistered toes. I've lost more toenails (always on the same toes) than I can remember. And they're not easy to wrap, either.
It doesn't prevent me from running, but it doesn't make me a running devotee. I much prefer hiking, biking or skating.
Buy your shoes a half size larger and see if that fixes the problem.
The pair I have now is a compromise, after experimenting with different sizes and styles.. They are the longest, widest size that I could get without having my foot sliding around inside. I just finished a 10-mile race and bought the new shoes as a reward, so fingers crossed!:happy:0 -
For me, the biggest problem is getting out the door.
Once I get started, what slows me down/stops me from increasing my distance as much as I'd like is joint pain - my knees and hips really don't enjoy long runs.0 -
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Stiff calves! Regardless of how much I stretch seems like they are right back to guitar strings shortly after a run.0
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I have asthma and I believe running has helped my asthma get better/stronger. The hardest part of running now is taking a rest from running when I need to. I would run every day if I could.0
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Breathing is my problem, I'm a very new runner only started a few weeks ago, my breathing gets very panicked and I feel I need to stop, I'm hoping that in time I'll be able to control my breathing a bit more0
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I have just started running again cause about 13 stone I cannot run without my whole bod wobbling and hurting, I keep hurting my shins so thats a pain BUT there is nothing better than running down my sea front as the sun sets ... fab0
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the fact that I will never have runners legs.
I want longer legs damnit!0 -
If I'm healthy, the only hard part is getting out the door. It's really only a problem when I'm de-motivated by the weather. Give me a blizzard any day over warm temps with high humidity. It's been really poor air quality the last few weeks here, so it's bringing some of my asthma problems to the forefront as well.0
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For me, it's running with a stroller (which if I want to run anytime between 8am and 8pm I have to take my 3 yr old with me) and the lack of being able to use your arms really hinders me. I run way faster/longer when I can go without pushing a stroller. I also have very ltitle cartilage in my knees and hips which used to kill me but the more I run the less pain it causes!0
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the right shoes, so far i LOVE my vibrams but i am working to build up mileage in them. i just don't get the same satisfaction or pace with my brooks!0
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