Does anyone just really enjoy running?

Running is my favourite exercise. I like the repetitive benefits of it and when breaking through the wall after 10 minutes or so I can run for a long time. I listen to a podcast, music or just think about stuff. The perfect stress reliever for me.

I've been addicted to running for over twenty years. I have never been interesting in running "races" - 10k's etc..
So I don't know much about training, but I would think you can do 10 mi six months from now.

I only do it for stress relief and exercise, so I have only ever run to "feel good", never paid attention to distance or time. Until now, that I am recording calories.

Running is the best!!
And definitely helps with both physical and psychological health. Personally, I run to spend time with my dogs and get out in nature (I love trail runs), but am about to start training for a 15km road race that takes place in about 7months.
If I can do my race having never run further than 10km in my life, then you certainly can do yours!!
Feel free to add me, and we can complain about our blisters, and rude car/truck drivers together.

Right now I'm doing C210k.

I enjoy running because all around it's "easy" (of course it's physically challenging especially at first, but let me explain):

1) All you really need is a good pair of shoes. You don't even need a treadmill. I personally prefer to run outside.
2) It's self explanatory. Not complicated to do. There are some things out there discussing proper running form but even that isn't a headache to accomplish or stress out about.
3) You don't have to pay a gym membership to do it.
4) The C210k app on my phone is super straight-forward and makes me look forward to my running days. And it's free, unless you want the pro version but you don't need it. They have other ones. 5k, 10k, half-marathon, marathon...

Enjoy it! I was never previously a runner, or really physical/athletic in any sense during high school. This was something I had to find and appreciate on my own. It's my time for sure!

I just love to Run. I have no inclination to race in fact I get a little annoyed with people asking me what race I'm training for. Yes I track my Distance and time for certain routes but I run for running's sake and that's it. It brings me so many things the obvious health benefits both Physical and Mental it enables me to explore places in my locality that 99% of people don't see on a daily basis and it's just fun. I'm lucky enough to live somewhere where I have lots of options of routes both Trail and road. If anyone wants any non racing running friends feel free to add me.

I thought I was the only one with no interest in racing! I would like to run a bit faster and longer just for the fun of it though...and in case zombies really do attack.

My husband loves it (I don't!). He says he loses himself when he runs. It's like the world melts away and it's about just going forward. It gives him a chance to listen to some of his podcasts. I can't do that. I just get too bored. I can't just let it all go. I'm too in my own head to be able to. I like dancy or complicated things that distract me so much that I'm too focused on not falling over rather than the time. So I like workout videos. But it's all about what you like. Hopefully my workout videos will get me fit enough to be able to run from the zombies.

I thought I was the only one with no interest in racing! I would like to run a bit faster and longer just for the fun of it though...and in case zombies really do attack.

Yep, that's why I run. Gotta keep up that cardio!

I enjoyed running when I was younger (elementary school kinda young!) way before I put on the weight I'm looking to lose and now trying to get into it just because I've come to realize that I still really enjoy it. I'm just looking to find someone with the same kind of interest to motivate and be buddies with. I want to prepare myself for a 10 mile run that is taking place in July but I'm still not sure if I can do it. (Is training for a 10 mile even possible in 6 months?!) I would love to hear any stories you have to share.

I hate it. It takes too long and I get bored. But I do it anyway.

And yes, it's easily possible. I went from struggling to do 3 miles to comfortably doing 13 in under four months. Just stick at it and you'll be amazed at how much better you get in a very short space of time, as long as you push a bit further each time. Add a quarter of a mile each run, will add an extra two or three minutes each time, you'll barely notice it, and you'll be adding several miles to your distance each month.

To those who have said they love running, how long roughly would you say it took to start enjoying it?

I enjoyed it when I first started, times got quicker and distances further at an alarming rate, setting new PBs was great. Then you reach the point of diminishing returns and you struggle to hit your PBs and you have to go for hours to feel like you're getting much out of it and it becomes incredibly tedious.

I hated running in my school years and up until recently. It all changed one day when a friend mentioned the c25k training plan and urged me to give it a go because she went from a couch potato to running 5k. I decided to give it a try and I never looked back since! I have ran few 5k races and I signed up for 10k and a HM. I enjoy running so much. Go for it, six months is enough time. Find a decent training plan and shoes and do not try to do too much too soon to avoid injury. Good luck.

Edited to say : feel free to send me a friend request.

I used to love running from grade school days on up, ran Cross Country and track in HS and continued running in college, as a soldier, then a former soldier. 10 miles was my sweet spot, although I ran some marathons and two ultras.

Unfortunately the impact over the years, plus injuries from active duty have ended my running days. Both knees and one ankle will not stand up to running more than a few miles, and even that is not pain free. But luckily I can cycle almost without any pain, and now have many miles on the bike.

But if I could go back to running I would in a heartbeat. It was much more than a great workout; it was a calming place for me mentally when I was out on a 10-miler. LSS-- Don't take running for granted... learn to embrace it!

I do! I do!!

I didn't really realize how much I enjoyed it until there was a span of 3 months where I couldn't run. I'd see joggers out during the summer and feel envious that they were doing what I couldn't at the time (my podiatrist looked at me like I had 6 heads when he asked if I was training for anything particular and I said 'No. I just love running!' :laugh: )

I run four times a week for 30 minutes which depending on what I am doing is 3.1 - 3.5 miles. Starting in March I will be training for a duathlon so my running will be upped a bit.

yes me! you can see by name alone LOL

Right now I'm doing C210k.

I enjoy running because all around it's "easy" (of course it's physically challenging especially at first, but let me explain):

1) All you really need is a good pair of shoes. You don't even need a treadmill. I personally prefer to run outside.
2) It's self explanatory. Not complicated to do. There are some things out there discussing proper running form but even that isn't a headache to accomplish or stress out about.
3) You don't have to pay a gym membership to do it.
4) The C210k app on my phone is super straight-forward and makes me look forward to my running days. And it's free, unless you want the pro version but you don't need it. They have other ones. 5k, 10k, half-marathon, marathon...

Enjoy it! I was never previously a runner, or really physical/athletic in any sense during high school. This was something I had to find and appreciate on my own. It's my time for sure!

This...dont get me wrong though there are days id rather not crawl out of bed to hit it.