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Has running become stress relief for you?

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  • xxghost
    xxghost Posts: 4,697 Member
    Lately, yes! I used to dread running, and now I'm disappointed when there are no treadmills available.
  • crys_aintgivingup
    crys_aintgivingup Posts: 115 Member
    Thank you all so much for your wonderful sharing! I like many of the suggestions made here - go on a run without my HRM, read a book about running, think about other things while running. I'll definitely give all of them a try. My goal isn't to participate in races but to be fit and also develop a habit for an exercise that can hopefully last lifelong. So slow and steady it is! :)
  • silencioesoro
    silencioesoro Posts: 318 Member
    Running for sure, other cardio a close second. It's harder for me to get started, but once I'm done, I'm glad I started. I usually put on my favorite pants, music and get running.
  • Vigilance88
    Vigilance88 Posts: 95 Member
    some runs are really bad for me, other days I find the right pace and playlist and it feels like you're flying :laugh:
    I don't get that feeling from cycling and I've done that for years.
  • mickey9694
    mickey9694 Posts: 74 Member
    No but if I don't get my run in then I get stressed XD
  • joybedford
    joybedford Posts: 1,680 Member
    I run mainly as stress relief. I have 3 kids with special needs and running takes me away from the stress of dealing with that day in day out. I love my children dearly but if I workout in the house there is always one of them that needs something. If I run outdoors it is just me and the road/trail whatever. My mind is much clearer when I return and I am a better mummy as a result of this. If I have a problem I can usually come up with a solution whilst running. I use a GPS but rarely look at it.
  • bacamacho
    bacamacho Posts: 306 Member
    Even when I'm training for a race, I only really feel stress on my runs during speed work, or pace runs which are usually only a couple times a week. The rest of my runs are usually at a comfortable pace, so I enjoy them immensely! I can't wait for that feeling of having sweat out the day's "toxins" and the accomplishment of more miles under my belt when I'm finished with them.
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