I hate running.
staceysinclair187
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Hate running, but need to. Any one in atascadero area up for a run??
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If you truly hate running, and don't just "hate running" like people do at Mile 25 out of 26.2 (or perhaps more to the point, mile 139 out of 140.6), why are you doing it? There are so many other types of exercise that you might actually enjoy!0
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Yes! Please don't run if it isn't for you.0
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LOL! I hate running, but I'm up for the challenge. I want to be good at it, I want to prove to myself that I have the discipline. Maybe you really don't hate running, its just hard? But really, if like everyone else has mentioned, you don't want to run, then don't. There is risk of injury, and what a shame to injury yourself doing something you don't like and don't even have to. maybe look into cycling? Cardio class? There are so many high intensity classes offered nowadays.
Good luck!0 -
I love running. I will take any left-over miles you don't want.0
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Why do you need to run?0
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Then do something else.0
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Walk! Running is hard on your body. There is empirical evidence that too much running can shorten your lifespan and also have adverse affects on thyroid function. (I'd give you links if I weren't typing this from my phone.) And then there are the obvious injury risks: shin splints, joint problems, etc... Go on a nice brisk walk instead. Follow that up by some resistance training. No need to force yourself to run if you don't really love it.-1
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big_lindsay wrote: »Walk! Running is hard on your body. There is empirical evidence that too much running can shorten your lifespan and also have adverse affects on thyroid function. (I'd give you links if I weren't typing this from my phone.) And then there are the obvious injury risks: shin splints, joint problems, etc... Go on a nice brisk walk instead. Follow that up by some resistance training. No need to force yourself to run if you don't really love it.
Not quite, but I'd like to see your studies...
If you don't like running, don't run. I don't like indoor workouts, so I avoid them as much as possible. I don't like garbanzo beans, so I don't eat them. Find something you do like and do the heck out of it!0 -
Darn! You caught me being wrong. But I sounded so confident.
In any case running is not for everyone and there's no point in doing something you hate when there are so many other ways to be active. 0 -
big_lindsay wrote: »Darn! You caught me being wrong. But I sounded so confident. In any case running is not for everyone and there's no point in doing something you hate when there are so many other ways to be active.
I'm sorry what? you've just spouted an absolute load of drivel that has no scientific backing? what on earth made you think that's an alright thing to do? what was your goal?
i'd really love to know your thought process, i can't get my head around why you would do this, was it just to see if you could blag someone into thinking you were smart?0 -
big_lindsay wrote: »Walk! Running is hard on your body. There is empirical evidence that too much running can shorten your lifespan and also have adverse affects on thyroid function. (I'd give you links if I weren't typing this from my phone.)
So when are you going to post the links? Because that sounds like bollox to me.0 -
LoneWolfRunner wrote: »I love running. I will take any left-over miles you don't want.
I don't like the first ten minutes, but after that I love it. Can I send you the first ten minutes of all my runs and I'll take over after that
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Trying to get cardio done faster? Don't like to run? Swim.0
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Simple solution- don't run. I say this as someone who hates hates hates biking. I told myself I "had" to do it to get more quad definition and each session was torture. I switched to squats and it is So. Much. Better!
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If you're looking for high impact cardio, would zumba or Turbokick or a stationary bike or the eliptical be more appealing? Each one still burns a lot of calories and gets you sweaty and your heart pumpin!0 -
I hate running too. Only do it when I am at home, have 20 min then I do 2 miles max. Otherwise, I get my heartrate up during strength training, fast paced full body exercises or do a plyometrics workout (sometimes some plyos in between lifting sets.
What I love about doing plyos is that there are tons you can choose from, lots of 'programs' you can find etc. As long as you get your heart rate up, get yourself out of breath, recover and do another round, you're good. I do at least eight rounds. No set plan, just think of what I want to do next during my recovery breaks.0 -
big_lindsay wrote: »Darn! You caught me being wrong. But I sounded so confident. In any case running is not for everyone and there's no point in doing something you hate when there are so many other ways to be active.
Wow seriously?!
There's enough crap science floating around the forums, you don't need to add to it.0 -
Yeah, why? Are you being chased?arditarose wrote: »Why do you need to run?
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I came to the conclusion that I hate running too. I would much rather do a brisk walk (purely mental? lol) than run any time. I can find other things to do without the hatred of running that will get my heart rate up. Plus it's so hard on your joints.0
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big_lindsay wrote: »Walk! Running is hard on your body. There is empirical evidence that too much running can shorten your lifespan and also have adverse affects on thyroid function. (I'd give you links if I weren't typing this from my phone.) And then there are the obvious injury risks: shin splints, joint problems, etc... Go on a nice brisk walk instead. Follow that up by some resistance training. No need to force yourself to run if you don't really love it.
studies show driving a car can shorten your life span too.
wait- why are you hear again?0 -
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well- it can be if you have *kitten* for form.0
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If you don't like running, don't do it. Doing something you don't like is just more likely to make you quit. Find something you enjoy and have fun burning calories instead. Me? I'll take running.0
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I am going to chime in saying if you hate running, there are LOTS of other pretty strenuous exercises you can do. (Oh... SWIMMING leaps irresistably to mind... can't say why...)
But seriously, there is no One True Way to get a workout.0 -
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MeanderingMammal wrote: »
Umm yes it is. After having worked for years with orthopedics and physical therapists. I can tell you that running tears up your knees and ankles. There is plenty of other exercise available that provides the same benefits as running.
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I can tell you that running tears up your knees and ankles.
That's about technique and progression, not running per se.
Notwithstanding the slips/ trips/ falls aspect pretty much any injured runner can attribute it to something they've done; too much too soon, overtraining, lifed out shoes.
Cycling, swimming, rowing, weight training all bear their own risks, and the same point applies. They're preventable injuries.
Coming out with blanket statements that X exercise is a bad thing (tm) is unhelpful to the reader.
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lol no argument's here- just saying it can happen LMAO.MeanderingMammal wrote: »
I'd love to know your training program for a marathon runner that doesn't include running.There is plenty of other exercise available that provides the same benefits as running.
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MeanderingMammal wrote: »
Umm yes it is. After having worked for years with orthopedics and physical therapists. I can tell you that running tears up your knees and ankles. There is plenty of other exercise available that provides the same benefits as running.
It's all how you run. I started at age 53 with two hip replacements. I have run close to 5,000 miles on them and my recent x-rays showed no wear, and my orthopedic surgeon gave me the green light to keep running... and my old crusty ankles and knees are doing A-OK too. Running is not hard on my joints. We were born to run.
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Most people hate running when they first start. It's hard to find the rhythm...
If you really want to learn to run and enjoy it, you have to take the pressure off of yourself and get rid of any expectations you have.
If you have trouble breathing, slow down or add in walking intervals (nobody cares and most won't even notice).
Don't think you have to run a 10 min/mile or better, to be a runner.
Don't run everyday if you are just getting into it. It may take a while for your body to adjust to the impact. If your shins start to hurt take a few days off.
If you run with a friend, don't compete or compare yourself to them. It was hard for me to run with people when I started because I was afraid I was slowing them down so I'd push too hard. Truth is they offered to run with me knowing I would slow them down and that was okay. They wanted to help. My ego just had a hard time with that (still does really).
Most of all if you still hate it after you reach your goal, find something new to try. I prefer biking, but when the weather is bad I run. It will never be my favorite exercise, but I do look forward to it now. Sometimes I use GPS and track my runs. Sometimes I just go out and run for me. I call these Zen runs. No metrics, I run how I feel. I might sprint a hill or walk it doesn't matter it's for me.
Try to find something you enjoy, even if it is a challenge and then go for it.0 -
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