I hate running.

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  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    MeanderingMammal wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    I'd love to know your training program for a marathon runner that doesn't include running.

    Prancing around in front of a DVD probably, maybe some Zumba and a gentle walk :)
    stick with the walking- the prancing and zumba sound awfully high stress.
    - Oh- walking AND water zumba.

    There we go. Done and done. Couch to marathon via water zumba. Thank you- that'll be 19.99 for 3 easy payments. You can thank me when you win.
  • queen_of_disaster
    queen_of_disaster Posts: 61 Member
    I think all runners feel this to a certain extent. ;) But if you spend every minute of your run hating everything, then it's just not worth it. Find something that feels good but is still challenging enough that you have to keep setting the bar higher to hit your goals. Do you.
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    edited January 2015
    I had a conversation with my GP in September along the lines of "you could do with more exercise". I pointed out that I was running 40-50km per week and had a half marathon coming up and he suggested some walking instead...

    But he was a Doctor so clearly he knew what he was on about!

    the biggest problem with my current marathon plan is that I've not got the appetite to EAT ALL THE FOODS after I finish a training session
  • VegasFit
    VegasFit Posts: 1,232 Member
    When you say you have to do it is it job related? Because I did have to do that once and I hated running then and I hate it now. Lol. The most I do now is a mile for my boot camp classes and I love the classes too much to not suck it up and do the running involved with them. Now I just try and embrace it and actually get better at it. Good luck!
  • fleetzz
    fleetzz Posts: 962 Member
    If you don't like running then don't run. Find something else. Lots of stuff out there.

    If you want to like running but it sucks and hurts when you start--join the club. And read the stickied topic at the very top of Fitness and Exercise: "So You Want To Start Running".
  • HeySwoleSister
    HeySwoleSister Posts: 1,938 Member
    I hate running, too. I solved the problem by not running.

    I like picking up heavy stuff. I like swimming. I like skiing. I do those things. Life is Good.

    True story.
  • SwankyTomato
    SwankyTomato Posts: 442 Member
    I can't run do to Morton's Neuroma.

    There are so many exercises out there to help your with fitness goals. Running is not for everyone and everyone can't do it, me included.
  • Walter__
    Walter__ Posts: 518 Member
    Lmao don't run then. Find something else you actually enjoy.
  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    I like running. That said, I really don't like running between miles 1 and 2 on a regular basis. That is where I used to stop and start doing the whole walk/run thing. It took a long time before I was regularly running through this point to where it seems to be a lot easier between miles 2 and 3 (for me). Even then I am still pushing myself to go on, but I don't require as much. Until I start getting to my higher mileages for training that is. Then I have to push myself so that I do not waste all the time and distance invested just to get to that point.

    After running though, I feel great. Like some mentioned above, they dislike the actual running but like everything else about it. The running is the hard part, so it is natural to find it the least pleasurable overall aspect of being a runner.

    If you feel you need to run, just keep at it to your personal best. Don't let "failures" get you down. If you ran to that point of failure, you succeeded to that point and have a new milestone to overcome is all.

    You may surprise yourself and find you like it.

    This all coming from a guy who HATED running for the first 42 years of his life. One year ago I would have laughed at anyone who said I would be a happy distance runner. It would have been beyond comically insane.

    But I like it. Much to my surprise.
  • stealthq
    stealthq Posts: 4,298 Member
    edited January 2015
    sloseph wrote: »
    big_lindsay wrote: »
    Darn! You caught me being wrong. But I sounded so confident. :wink: 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?

    Calm down.

    Unless this is a pattern of behaviour by big_lindsay, it was probably not a deliberate plan to snow everyone. She was probably convinced she remembered reading that somewhere and posted without a reference check. No one else on this site has ever done that, I'm sure.

    OP, don't run if you hate it. Unless you want to challenge yourself - then go for it! Just don't sour yourself on exercise because you stick to something you really hate.
  • JenMaselli
    JenMaselli Posts: 83 Member
    Most people hate it at first. I hated it but kept at and kept at it and before long I loved it. It's completely addicting. And my knees and ankles have never hurt for one second. My advice to you is, get out there and go for it but start out SLOWLY. Don't try to run 2 miles or even 1 mile. Walk for 10 then pick up your pace a bit and run for a tenth of a mile, or to the next lamppost or whatever. Then drop back down to a walk. Keep stretching out the distance that you run and before you know it you'll be able to run a mile without stopping and then 2 and 3 and 4. You can also try a C25K app, I know several people who have used these training plans successfully. Go slowly, and if you can afford it go get fitted for shoes at a running store. You'll save yourself from injuries and heartache. Good luck!
  • Beautifulbridgittlee7
    Beautifulbridgittlee7 Posts: 352 Member
    What about hiking, biking, swimming, rowing, kickboxing, snowshoeing, so many choices.
  • RunnersLament
    RunnersLament Posts: 140 Member
    MeanderingMammal wrote: »
    jlp19771 wrote: »
    Plus it's so hard on your joints.

    No it's not

    Actually, long term it has been proven to strengthen the bones and joints and provide a better quality of life.

    Here is an article from Time Magazine which supports this http://content.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1948208,00.html

    I'm sure the Dr's they interviewed at Stanford don't just make this $#it up.
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  • aplcr0331
    aplcr0331 Posts: 186 Member
    So...you're saying that there are others things to do besides running? This board is kind of vague with its recommendations. It's hard to follow along with 20 people saying the same thing over and over and over.

    Hopefully the OP gets it.
  • AglaeaC
    AglaeaC Posts: 1,974 Member
    aplcr0331 wrote: »
    So...you're saying that there are others things to do besides running? This board is kind of vague with its recommendations. It's hard to follow along with 20 people saying the same thing over and over and over.

    Hopefully the OP gets it.

    Well, it is a thread in the forums so anyone can chime in. I hate the first ten minutes or so of running but find the rest if not lovely or enjoyable then at least tolerable. Afterwards it is endorphin central.
  • zoom2
    zoom2 Posts: 934 Member
    grimmeanor wrote: »
    I like running. That said, I really don't like running between miles 1 and 2 on a regular basis. That is where I used to stop and start doing the whole walk/run thing. It took a long time before I was regularly running through this point to where it seems to be a lot easier between miles 2 and 3 (for me).

    For years I would try to start running, but it always sucked. When I started C25k nearly 9 years ago I had an epiphany -- the first 2 miles ALWAYS suck. Why did none of the runners in my life tell me that?! I never would have spent my 20s fat if I'd had that knowledge on my first try and had a goal of getting past the warm-up misery.
  • zoom2
    zoom2 Posts: 934 Member
    AglaeaC wrote: »
    I hate the first ten minutes or so of running but find the rest if not lovely or enjoyable then at least tolerable. Afterwards it is endorphin central.

    This. And there is nothing like a run to give me thinking time away from the distractions of computer, phone, kid, chores that need doing, etc. Even if I'm listening to music I get a nice block of time to just mull stuff over. I can't do that on the bike, since I have to be so much more aware of my surroundings and road hazards at bike speeds. At my ploddy run pace facing traffic or on paved paths I can lose myself in thought a lot easier.
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