Running .... NOT A FAN

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  • Heather4448
    Heather4448 Posts: 908 Member
    Have you tried trail running? It's exhilarating and relaxing at the same time. (YMMV) The only downside is all the spiderwebs to the face.
    So.many.spiderwebs.
  • apullum
    apullum Posts: 4,838 Member
    I like running, so I personally think that like most things, it gets more enjoyable as you practice more. It's tough, and it's especially tough when you're just getting started. And feeling awkward at first is really common. If it helps, keep in mind that most people aren't looking at you. I don't mean to be flippant; just that when I'm running, I'm only concerned with what other runners are doing long enough to give them a quick smile or nod as we pass each other.

    But ultimately, if you don't like it, don't do it. There are lots of forms of exercise. Find something you enjoy.
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    I Run.


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  • WendyLeigh1119
    WendyLeigh1119 Posts: 495 Member
    scorpio516 wrote: »
    earlnabby wrote: »
    LNichols103115 wrote: »
    I really am not a fan of running, I have tried countless times and I guess i just feel very awkward doing it, so most of the time i just do a speed walk... but my question is do you have to run? I feel like to push your body more and more i will need to bring myself to running but I really just don't like it but if its what i have to do to meet my weight loss goal and keep my body stretching for more then i will.

    Any opinions out there?

    If you don't like running, don't run. No real benefit over other forms of cardio except you can get your miles done in a much shorter time. There are plenty of other ways to get your cardio in: walk, swim, bike, etc.

    Not entirely true. Especially for women, the pounding of running is good to increase bone density and lower the chance or oestoporosis.

    Yes, but its also horrible for joints and causes dangerous scarring of the heart tissue in people who do endurance/marathon running.
  • WendyLeigh1119
    WendyLeigh1119 Posts: 495 Member
    dewd2 wrote: »
    WendyLeigh1119 wrote: »
    scorpio516 wrote: »
    earlnabby wrote: »
    LNichols103115 wrote: »
    I really am not a fan of running, I have tried countless times and I guess i just feel very awkward doing it, so most of the time i just do a speed walk... but my question is do you have to run? I feel like to push your body more and more i will need to bring myself to running but I really just don't like it but if its what i have to do to meet my weight loss goal and keep my body stretching for more then i will.

    Any opinions out there?

    If you don't like running, don't run. No real benefit over other forms of cardio except you can get your miles done in a much shorter time. There are plenty of other ways to get your cardio in: walk, swim, bike, etc.

    Not entirely true. Especially for women, the pounding of running is good to increase bone density and lower the chance or oestoporosis.

    Yes, but its also horrible for joints and causes dangerous scarring of the heart tissue in people who do endurance/marathon running.

    Source for this mis-information please. Show me the PERMANENT damage it does.

    Considering this is a popular and long-running argument in the Medical Community, I'd think you'd not have reacted with shock and immediate dismissal.

    http://m.amednews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?aid=/20120618/health/306189949&template=mobile_art
  • canadianlbs
    canadianlbs Posts: 5,199 Member
    just had a conversation about this with my trainer. who was a track athlete in college, still runs three or four times a week in his 40's, and coaches running. and he loves it.

    his take: there's absolutely no reason for anybody to run if they don't enjoy it. there are just too many alternatives.
  • Momepro
    Momepro Posts: 1,509 Member
    Hell if we have to run, I'm screwed. It's NOT gonna happen! Planar fasciitis, asthma, and absolute hatred mean than if I get chased by a bear, I better be nice and scary 'cause I'm totally gonna die otherwise.
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    grmrsan wrote: »
    Hell if we have to run, I'm screwed. It's NOT gonna happen! Planar fasciitis, asthma, and absolute hatred mean than if I get chased by a bear, I better be nice and scary 'cause I'm totally gonna die otherwise.

    Hmm... I've been considering finding people to go camping with in bear country. :grin:
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    WendyLeigh1119 wrote: »
    dewd2 wrote: »
    WendyLeigh1119 wrote: »
    scorpio516 wrote: »
    earlnabby wrote: »
    LNichols103115 wrote: »
    I really am not a fan of running, I have tried countless times and I guess i just feel very awkward doing it, so most of the time i just do a speed walk... but my question is do you have to run? I feel like to push your body more and more i will need to bring myself to running but I really just don't like it but if its what i have to do to meet my weight loss goal and keep my body stretching for more then i will.

    Any opinions out there?

    If you don't like running, don't run. No real benefit over other forms of cardio except you can get your miles done in a much shorter time. There are plenty of other ways to get your cardio in: walk, swim, bike, etc.

    Not entirely true. Especially for women, the pounding of running is good to increase bone density and lower the chance or oestoporosis.

    Yes, but its also horrible for joints and causes dangerous scarring of the heart tissue in people who do endurance/marathon running.

    Source for this mis-information please. Show me the PERMANENT damage it does.

    Considering this is a popular and long-running argument in the Medical Community, I'd think you'd not have reacted with shock and immediate dismissal.

    http://m.amednews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?aid=/20120618/health/306189949&template=mobile_art

    Hardly an argument. Both assertions have been discredited.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    There is a local walking club, and some of those walkers outpace our runners.

    I used to be sedentary, not a fitness person at all. I thought there were exercises I had to do (cardio for the heart, lifting for the muscles) and they just didn't appeal. I hate the treadmill.

    This time around I decided to try a whole bunch of stuff and if I liked it, keep doing it. I like Zumba, Power Lift classes, running, yoga, charity runs, rowing machines and tough mudders.

    I still don't like the look of spin classes, I am suspicious of Hot yoga, and I still hate the treadmill.

    Stretches are boring but necessary.
  • Brabo_Grip
    Brabo_Grip Posts: 285 Member
    Everyone here is correct. There are many other ways to get your cardio. You don't have to run. You do, however, need to find something that you will stick with. It is much easier to stick with something you enjoy rather than something you see as a chore, much less hate.
  • dutchandkiwi
    dutchandkiwi Posts: 1,389 Member
    No you don't have to run, plenty of other things you can push yourself with. What about cycling?
  • MsHarryWinston
    MsHarryWinston Posts: 1,027 Member
    jennybearlv wrote: »
    Tacklewasher wrote: »
    Okay, but what are you going to do when the Zombies come?


    :)

    I have an app for that. It does involve running though.

    I love my Zombies, Run! app. I'm going to be SO ready.
  • BasicGreatGuy
    BasicGreatGuy Posts: 857 Member
    If one doesn't like running, one should find another form of exercise that one finds enjoyable.
  • lkpducky
    lkpducky Posts: 17,754 Member
    WendyLeigh1119 wrote: »
    dewd2 wrote: »
    WendyLeigh1119 wrote: »
    scorpio516 wrote: »
    earlnabby wrote: »
    LNichols103115 wrote: »
    I really am not a fan of running, I have tried countless times and I guess i just feel very awkward doing it, so most of the time i just do a speed walk... but my question is do you have to run? I feel like to push your body more and more i will need to bring myself to running but I really just don't like it but if its what i have to do to meet my weight loss goal and keep my body stretching for more then i will.

    Any opinions out there?

    If you don't like running, don't run. No real benefit over other forms of cardio except you can get your miles done in a much shorter time. There are plenty of other ways to get your cardio in: walk, swim, bike, etc.

    Not entirely true. Especially for women, the pounding of running is good to increase bone density and lower the chance or oestoporosis.

    Yes, but its also horrible for joints and causes dangerous scarring of the heart tissue in people who do endurance/marathon running.

    Source for this mis-information please. Show me the PERMANENT damage it does.

    Considering this is a popular and long-running argument in the Medical Community, I'd think you'd not have reacted with shock and immediate dismissal.

    http://m.amednews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?aid=/20120618/health/306189949&template=mobile_art

    "The Mayo report reviewed about 50 studies published between 1991 and 2012 on the health effects of extreme endurance training and competition. One study showed that about 12% of apparently healthy marathon runners had evidence of patchy myocardial scarring. The coronary heart disease rate during a two-year follow-up was significantly higher in marathon runners than in controls.

    Endurance sports, including professional cycling, have been associated with up to a fivefold increase in the prevalence of atrial fibrillation, the Mayo report said."

    One out of 50 studies reviewed had this result? Would like to see more details on that population - the 12% as compared with the other marathoners - and the results in the other 49 studies. And fivefold increase from what to what?
  • OldAssDude
    OldAssDude Posts: 1,436 Member
    I power walked for over a year, but it got to the point that I could not get my heart rate up enough just from walking, so I started adding run intervals into my power walks.

    I run very slow and easy because I'm an old dude, but I can run 5 miles now.

    My objective is to keep my heart in a good cardio zone and get a good training effect, so if it takes running to do that then so be it.
  • lexiehtown
    lexiehtown Posts: 30 Member
    It's definitely something that grew on me. I hated everything about it, but stuck with it. I can definitely see that it's not for everyone. I just love the time away and mindless thinking that goes on with the change of scenery
  • WeAreTheMassacre
    WeAreTheMassacre Posts: 49 Member
    edited June 2017
    Isn't running rough on the joints anyway? Especially if you are overweight. I hated running because an intense run would eventually make me too sore to want to run the next couple days. I bought 50 foot battle rope that I swing in my backyard. In 15 minutes I burn as much calories as a 50 to 60 minute run, and I actually have fun and a more total body work out with some strength benefits. There's really no benefit to running compared to any other cardio... err, unless you want to be a better runner? I'm just biased because I look like a gross tomatoe when I run.
  • dewd2
    dewd2 Posts: 2,445 Member
    WeAreTheMassacre wrote: »
    Isn't running rough on the joints anyway?

    No. Studies have shown that runners are less likely to have knee issues when they get older.
    WeAreTheMassacre wrote: »
    Especially if you are overweight.

    Not true if you take it easy. There are many heavier runners. Check out any local race.
    WeAreTheMassacre wrote: »
    I hated running because an intense run would eventually make me too sore to want to run the next couple days.

    This is a common mistake. You were running too hard. Speed work should be done only once a week (if you are training for a race). And if you are a beginner with less than a year of running, never run hard. Every run should be slow and steady.
    WeAreTheMassacre wrote: »
    I bought 50 foot battle rope that I swing in my backyard. In 15 minutes I burn as much calories as a 50 to 60 minute run, and I actually have fun and a more total body work out with some strength benefits. There's really no benefit to running compared to any other cardio... err, unless you want to be a better runner? I'm just biased because I look like a gross tomatoe when I run.

    How do you measure your burn with the rope? There are very few things that burn more calories than running. A bonus when you are heavier you burn more.

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