Runners: When did you start to enjoy running?

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  • badgeratheart
    badgeratheart Posts: 91 Member
    When I was 9 years old and did a road race with my dad and older sister. Now I'm sad because, after 3 knee reconstructions, they don't tolerate running as frequently or as long as I'd like them to.
  • DantheMan2517
    DantheMan2517 Posts: 134 Member
    After my knees quit killing me with every step I took. Once I worked the kinks out of my system and saw the results on the scales, I fell in love with it.

    I never had problems with my knees or my back, but I did have to get over injuries and problems resulting from a car accident a while back. Being able to run again was a real non scale victory. But yeah, once I worked the kinks out of my systems, results on the scales come fast and furious. I no longer have to take cholesterol medicine because of the benefits of running, (and cycling).
  • aftergypsies
    aftergypsies Posts: 248 Member
    Once I started being able to run consistently without stopping. I love it. I never had a "hate" phase. It clears my mind and makes me happy. If you do it for a while and you hate it, I suggest quitting and doing something you love instead.
  • InTheInbetween
    InTheInbetween Posts: 192 Member
    I started loving running when I started thinking of it as play rather than a workout.

    Go to any park and watch children playing, what do they do? Run and jump and chase balls. As adults we often lose that sense of fun - embrace your inner child and run and play.

    Well said! :smile:
  • jinniepig
    jinniepig Posts: 7
    For me it was instant. I decided that I wanted to run a half marathon and that was it, i got in to training, got the hubby to buy me a garmin, joined a running club and have been running ever since. I completed the half marathon in 2hrs and 5 minutes. I was pretty pleased with myself as I managed to get fit enough to do it in 4 months and there are women in the club that have been running for years that still can't beat that time. I know it's not the fastest and it certainly not the fastest I have run, but stick at it and you will start to enjoy it when you see the weight fall off and get to wear cute running gear.
  • hannaisthebest
    hannaisthebest Posts: 26
    not sure how much i can run i jest know that cardio is the #1 thing i do to get into shape my family and i play soccer so i bet you think that i do alot of running :P

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