Running???

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  • laninaoja
    laninaoja Posts: 3
    Jump some rope for 20-30 mins that's just as good as going for a run. (i find it hard lol)
    If you're home alone I turn on some music & dance like a fool!
    It's cardio. :P

    I get bored running as well. I find it easier to run outside if anything.
  • RawVeganFlirt
    RawVeganFlirt Posts: 189 Member
    don't worry , running isnt for everyone. do things you enjoy. i prefer HIIT sessions because it gets the job done quickly. and you don't get bored because its so fast paced
  • atoffan
    atoffan Posts: 13 Member
    I hate long slow runs. I almost only run some sort of interval. I just change the length of the intervals and rest times. That keeps it a little more interesting and higher intensity. That and running outside if I am doing a slower continuous run. And of course music. Must have music.
  • keekeed2012
    keekeed2012 Posts: 2
    Yes I have the same issue. I have went to other cardio workouts but i have to start running next week so I am ultimately going to have to suck it up. I will be running with a group so hopefully it will be easier. oh and i will be running at 5am so its a big "suck it up" lol. good luck
  • TabbathaAnne
    TabbathaAnne Posts: 162 Member
    I HATE running. And Ive tried to get into it for years now. Ive tried outside, inside, tracks, treadmills, etc. I just hate it. I think its not for me. Sooo I experimented. I LOVE spin bikes! They are amazing! Idk why, but its so intense and the classes with the awesome music blasting. I love it! And I love the cross trainers. My body has gotten used to those, so I switched to the elliptical recently. I guess Im just not a runner. But HIIT on an elliptical makes me feel like I dont need to be a runner to lose the cals!!! :)
  • EmilyOfTheSun
    EmilyOfTheSun Posts: 1,548 Member
    I bought an elliptical and have it set up in front of my tv :D perfect for the lazy person who still wants to work out!
  • theresmynapkin
    theresmynapkin Posts: 183 Member
    Once I got the physical stamina to run distances, I started getting bored and combated it by signing up for a race! Then I had a goal to work toward and every run wasn't just a "run" or a waste of time with no bigger picture. Each run became a tool to bring me one step closer to my goal of speed and endurance to do well in my race :) I now have quite a collection of race bibs :)
  • talkytina9
    talkytina9 Posts: 22 Member
    I would love to be able to run again..I probably could if I could just get over my phobia..I tore my ACL and maniscus a year and a half ago..part of my cartilage had to be removed..now the closest I come is power walking..I MISS BEING ABLE TO RUN..especially since I have children to run after..lol..
  • ibcsrl19
    ibcsrl19 Posts: 75 Member
    Thanks for all the great ideas.
  • slogan119
    slogan119 Posts: 9
    I like running, but only on the treadmill. I can't stand to run longer distances outside, as it bores me to tears. Running while on the treadmill I can catch up on all the TV I'm missing during the week while working, and not feel guilty about taking time away from hanging out with family.

    And it's getting towards fall, so now that I'm running I have no other option once the Chicago winter hits.
  • alaythea
    alaythea Posts: 29
    I've always hated running, like you I get really bored even with music. I've always done intense cardio home programs like Insanity and Turbo Fire. But I'm kinda getting bored with that now and I really want to get into running. We recently moved and we have an awesome park and I'm going to try to run a few days a week. I won't make it my only cardio work out though but it'll help mix it up I hope. If you don't like it though, don't do it. There are tons of other cardio work outs out there! But for me I know that it's a bit of a mental block for me, I think if I just keep at it I might actually enjoy it. And if I start seeing results from running I'll really love it!

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