Why I run.
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I don't run, but I go to the gym daily and have started enjoying it immensely. Both cardio and strength training are tough, but I am loving seeing my body change so positively.
Oh and I do it for more food too. Pie and ice cream mostly, but cookies, steak, mashed potatoes and pasta are pretty far up there too.4 -
I run because my iPad fits perfectly on my treadmill and I can watch Netflix without binge-watching in front of the TV.4
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JaydedMiss wrote: »
I'm not judging. Every pinned Getting Started thread suggests doing exercise you enjoy. The OP is clearly not running because they enjoy it.
Its no different than careers. Imagine two people in the same job. One goes to work everyday hates it and is just there to collect a paycheck on Friday. The other person enjoys their job and finds it rewarding. The paycheck is a bonus that allows them to live their life more fully. Which situation is more optimal for long term career progression, fulfillment, happiness, etc?
I'm simply suggesting the OP try to find joy in running and not do it simply so they can drink an extra beer. If they can't find joy in it they would probably have long term success pursuing another form of exercise.
Y'know, sometimes the paycheck is pretty good inspiration. I'm lucky enough to have what many consider a "dream job" - I work on video games. I love it and would probably want to do it if I didn't get paid. But there are also days when it's definitely the money motivating me. Not even a dream job is all roses all the time. Sometimes you gotta shovel *kitten*.
I also run for French fries. Running allows me to eat them and still have normal blood glucose readings. Do I enjoy running? Yes.... I was sidelined with an injury and cried every day I couldn't run. But I also do not love running in ice, bitter stinging wind, and 104 degree weather. But, man, French fries exist even when it's 104 outside.25 -
I run because I'm so competitive with myself I need to see an improvement, whether it's heart rate, pace, distance, etc. And I run so I don't have to sacrifice too much food.6
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I run because I enjoy it...
also, pancakes and beer:)5 -
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I run because my dog makes me. I'm gone all day so I feel bad if I don't do something fun with him in the morning, so we run to a park and play ball for 15 minutes and then run back home. Luckily we have a lot of parks around here so it keeps the routes interesting! Usually 3 or 5 mile runs a day, 5 days a week. We just sleep in on the weekends. He's a pretty good accountability partner, and it's really motivating trying to out pace him since he's so fast!10
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I run because I have very hyper dogs and I love them
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I run because it makes me a much happier person. Best Stress managment I have found.6
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snemberton wrote: »
Yup, did the whole Mad Men series on an elliptical.3 -
I'm eating copious amounts of mac and cheese today for lunch so I will be running as a result tonight. I effing hate running. I've tried to love it since the first year I ran cross-country at the age of 12. 35 years later, I'm still trying to love it and I'm still hating it.
But the mac and cheese!4 -
I run for pancakes.
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I run because I'm often so stressed my options are either a) eat a Chinese food combo, several Little Debbie Cakes or a pint of Ben and Jerry's,
and a box of Cheezits, b) alienate everyone, or c) blast the techno and run it out. I choose running. It's the least destructive.7 -
You can possibly run AND have a Little Debbie cake or part of the pint of ice cream!New_Heavens_Earth wrote: »I run because I'm often so stressed my options are either a) eat a Chinese food combo, several Little Debbie Cakes or a pint of Ben and Jerry's,
and a box of Cheezits, b) alienate everyone, or c) blast the techno and run it out. I choose running. It's the least destructive.0 -
I was all in on "I run for beer" but since starting LCHF (Keto) beer is a sin due to carb content. Well damn, I guess I run for wine (about 5 carbs) and scotch (0 carbs) now. I do enjoy getting out to run at 5:00 am when the city is just starting to wake up.5
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You can possibly run AND have a Little Debbie cake or part of the pint of ice cream![/quote]
Yes I have figured out how to have little of all of those. But if the choice in a stressful situation is an all out binge, snapping at people who don't deserve it, or running, I'm running.
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JaydedMiss wrote: »
I'm not judging. Every pinned Getting Started thread suggests doing exercise you enjoy. The OP is clearly not running because they enjoy it.
Its no different than careers. Imagine two people in the same job. One goes to work everyday hates it and is just there to collect a paycheck on Friday. The other person enjoys their job and finds it rewarding. The paycheck is a bonus that allows them to live their life more fully. Which situation is more optimal for long term career progression, fulfillment, happiness, etc?
I'm simply suggesting the OP try to find joy in running and not do it simply so they can drink an extra beer. If they can't find joy in it they would probably have long term success pursuing another form of exercise.
Usually that advice is given in the context of someone who is struggling to exercise because they don't like it. The OP doesn't seem to be having that problem. It's all in the context.8 -
allisonlane161 wrote: »snemberton wrote: »
Yup, did the whole Mad Men series on an elliptical.
This!
90% of my success in losing weight and exercising is directly because of my desire to watch shows during my workouts. (Or listen to good podcasts.) It's what motivates me to go the gym most nights.4 -
I run for food, for the being in the countryside, and the accomplishment.
Every other part of my life involves other people co-operating and showing up, but the run is just me.
Whether I stand or fall is on me, I find that motivating and empowering. Helps me maintain faith in my own ability to do anything.4 -
I haven't run since I got out of the military and no one could force me anymore
I get lots of other cardio, however.7 -
Just jokes, I used to walk and now I can run so I do3 -
JaydedMiss wrote: »
I'm not judging. Every pinned Getting Started thread suggests doing exercise you enjoy. The OP is clearly not running because they enjoy it.
Its no different than careers. Imagine two people in the same job. One goes to work everyday hates it and is just there to collect a paycheck on Friday. The other person enjoys their job and finds it rewarding. The paycheck is a bonus that allows them to live their life more fully. Which situation is more optimal for long term career progression, fulfillment, happiness, etc?
I'm simply suggesting the OP try to find joy in running and not do it simply so they can drink an extra beer. If they can't find joy in it they would probably have long term success pursuing another form of exercise.
It might not be the full story though...the OP may very well enjoy running. I have a cycling jersey that says "I will ride for beer." It's partly in jest, but partly true in that one of the benefits I get from cycling is that I can eat/drink more, and I do enjoy a cold beer.
I cycle namely because I love it and it keeps me fit and healthy and gives me mental clarity...but I also cycle for beer, pub grub, and pizza.11 -
I run for fun!
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JaydedMiss wrote: »
I'm not judging. Every pinned Getting Started thread suggests doing exercise you enjoy. The OP is clearly not running because they enjoy it.
Its no different than careers. Imagine two people in the same job. One goes to work everyday hates it and is just there to collect a paycheck on Friday. The other person enjoys their job and finds it rewarding. The paycheck is a bonus that allows them to live their life more fully. Which situation is more optimal for long term career progression, fulfillment, happiness, etc?
I'm simply suggesting the OP try to find joy in running and not do it simply so they can drink an extra beer. If they can't find joy in it they would probably have long term success pursuing another form of exercise.
While you may not have intended to be judgmental, your comment literally told the OP that their reason for running was not "optimal" and suggested that they try to run for a different reason. That sounded very judgmental to me, and it seems to have sounded very judgmental to many others.
Not every runner always loves the physical act of running. Sometimes we like putting in a few miles, but sometimes it is the feeling of having accomplished a run, the time spent outdoors, the music we listen to while running, the post-run snack, or something other than the act of running itself that we enjoy. OP did not say anything about whether or not they enjoy the act of running itself, but I imagine that they enjoy their extra beer quite a lot. Nothing is wrong or non-optimal about any of those reasons for running.
Running is actually quite different from a career. We all need enough money to eat and pay rent. There is a great deal to be said for having a steady paycheck that meets those basic needs. It's generally not as easy to find a different job with a steady paycheck as it is to find a different form of exercise. It's not a good analogy for running.14 -
JaydedMiss wrote: »
I'm not judging. Every pinned Getting Started thread suggests doing exercise you enjoy. The OP is clearly not running because they enjoy it.
Its no different than careers. Imagine two people in the same job. One goes to work everyday hates it and is just there to collect a paycheck on Friday. The other person enjoys their job and finds it rewarding. The paycheck is a bonus that allows them to live their life more fully. Which situation is more optimal for long term career progression, fulfillment, happiness, etc?
I'm simply suggesting the OP try to find joy in running and not do it simply so they can drink an extra beer. If they can't find joy in it they would probably have long term success pursuing another form of exercise.
I do enjoy my daily five mile runs. But I do it for the beer. You don't know me so why are you judging me? I did not say I did not enjoy running. I put up a fun post and you feel some need to kitten all over it. you are an kitten.
Are you typing the word "kitten"? It's much more satisfying if you type the real word first and let mfp do its thing. 4 -
I run to relax, it's my meditation.2
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Duck_Puddle wrote: »I run for lots of reasons...
1. Food
2. Mental health/anxiety/depression/stress relief
3. Food
4. I like it
5. Food
6. Only Time in my life that I can justify neon attire due to need to be visible to traffic
7. Food
8. Excessive shoe collection is considered standard equipment
9. Did I say food already?
The runger is real.3 -
This is what I do too. Treadmill time is 'films my husband doesn't want to watch' time (either that or I have a youtube music video playlist on).I run because my iPad fits perfectly on my treadmill and I can watch Netflix without binge-watching in front of the TV.
I also run because it helps my mood, but mostly I run for cheesecake.
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I love running. Even at moments when I hate it, I love it afterwards. I run because maybe every month or so, I actually do get that runner's high. It's my therapy, my me time, my thinking time, my jam-to-music-that-embarrasses-my-kids time.
I wish I could be someone who ran for beer or cupcakes (or pancakes! yum!). However, that just hasn't worked out in my experience. I've been at my highest weights while training for half marathons and whatever the Garmin says I burn, I just really don't get to eat it back. Jealous of everyone who is running for cupcakes, though! That would be an extra bonus!0
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