Who hates running?!

AmberJslimsAWAY
AmberJslimsAWAY Posts: 2,339 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
*raises hand*

What else can I do? I walk (speed walk) with my dog, but I hate hate hate running.
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  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    rollerblade.
  • dadoffo
    dadoffo Posts: 379 Member
    Hate running and I'm in the military where we need to run for our Physical Test.
  • AmberJslimsAWAY
    AmberJslimsAWAY Posts: 2,339 Member
    rollerblade.


    hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha




    oh.... you're not joking. I used to rollerblade as a kid. I would DIE now. Kinda like riding a bike, yea you never forget, but it doesn't mean it doesn't hurt like a mofo!
  • juicemoogan
    juicemoogan Posts: 994 Member
    Why do you hate running?

    Actually I used to hate it! Now im really getting into it. I did my first 5k last year just to challenge myself, now I'm signed up for a 10k.

    Try kickboxing at a real boxing club! Its a brutal work out.. You'll never sweat so hard in your life.
  • 967_1111
    967_1111 Posts: 221 Member
    Treadmill while watching my fav. TV show on my iPod. Cannot stand running.
  • interceptor311
    interceptor311 Posts: 980 Member
    I hate it but I do it. Id rather roller blade or ice skate. I am going to venture onto an elliptical machine. they look scary though. LOL
  • k8blujay2
    k8blujay2 Posts: 4,941 Member
    I would rather do squats and lunges... and I hate squats and lunges....

    For cardio, I find anything that will give me a dance workout... I love, love, love to dance.
  • fakeplastictree
    fakeplastictree Posts: 836 Member
    I like running. But you can try complexes which are good for muscles and cardio.
  • genarrowe
    genarrowe Posts: 10
    I hate it too! Hurts my knees and it's just...well...boring. Especially running on a treadmill. I'd much rather be on an eliptical.
  • AmberJslimsAWAY
    AmberJslimsAWAY Posts: 2,339 Member
    Why do you hate running?

    Actually I used to hate it! Now im really getting into it. I did my first 5k last year just to challenge myself, now I'm signed up for a 10k.

    Try kickboxing at a real boxing club! Its a brutal work out.. You'll never sweat so hard in your life.

    what's not to hate? You have to wear tennis shoes, I have to strap down my boobs with duct tape and tight bras so my boobies don't bounce all over the place (ok, not duct tape, but you get the point) people drive by you and see your red, sweaty face and giggling body, you run and run and run and end up where you started.... IDK I just hate it
  • nsimportant
    nsimportant Posts: 170 Member
    I would run only if my life depended on it :)
    But I do like jump-rope.
  • Bikini27
    Bikini27 Posts: 1,290 Member
    I don't hate it, my body does.
    Therefore it is the evilness of other machines to kill me off.
    Helps that I can't run/walk/think in a straight line so the treadmill is my enemy.
  • Anelda
    Anelda Posts: 99 Member
    I also hate running, even if it is on a treadmill watching a tv show or running outside.

    Therefore, I don't do it. I get my cardio in by playing tennis, going for leisurely bike rides or hiking.
  • Thad81
    Thad81 Posts: 138 Member
    I love running, but if you want something will feel like cardio then do crossfit. You will be panting by the end, that is if you push yourself.
  • TopazCarey
    TopazCarey Posts: 263
    I used to hate it too but I'm kinda learning to like it ever since starting c25k. I actually look forward to it these days. Go figure.
  • 76tech
    76tech Posts: 1,455 Member
    rollerblade.


    hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha




    oh.... you're not joking. I used to rollerblade as a kid. I would DIE now. Kinda like riding a bike, yea you never forget, but it doesn't mean it doesn't hurt like a mofo!

    crash pads. padded shorts that make the pain not happen.

    not that i've ever used such a thing :smokin:
  • IronmanPanda
    IronmanPanda Posts: 2,083 Member
    I love running but if you don't have you tried cycling or swimming?

    Anything really.. elliptical, arc trainer, jumping rope.
  • LoriBarefoot
    LoriBarefoot Posts: 218 Member
    ME!!!!
  • poustotah
    poustotah Posts: 1,121 Member
    MEEEE!!!! *raises hand and waves it around wildly getting the attention of every astronaut in space*
  • shinypinkpolish
    shinypinkpolish Posts: 32
    I bought a bike last summer, and I love riding bike now. I'm waiting for the weather to get a bit nicer here and then I will be out and about again. :-)
  • emfilomena
    emfilomena Posts: 120
    I have a love/hate relationship with running. It's my main source for cardio, but there are days when I absolutely despise putting on my running shoes, ugh. The benefits far outweigh the negatives (there are hardly any).

    You could try exercise DVDs. A lot of people seem to be a fan of the 30 Day Shred, anything involving Jillian Michaels, P90x, Insanity, Zumba, etc.

    There's also classes you could take at a local community center or gym such as yoga, pilates, kickboxing, dancing, amongst others. If you can get to a gym they usually have ellipticals, stair masters, stationary bicycles, arc trainers, etc.

    There's also swimming, jump rope, bicycling, hiking, rowing, rock climbing, etc.

    I hope some of these ideas pique your interest : )
  • tmlandis
    tmlandis Posts: 39 Member
    Hate running and I'm in the military where we need to run for our Physical Test.

    I was the same way! I was in the Army and I HATED running. Now that I'm out I find I really enjoy it, but it's because I can run at my own pace, when I want to and nobody is yelling at me to run farther or faster. It took me TWO YEARS to get off my *kitten* after I got out. I refused to ever do a pushup again or even think about running, but hey that really wasn't working out for me.

    Elliptical is a good option, a lot less impact and you can distract yourself with some TV or music.
  • lightstruck1
    lightstruck1 Posts: 52 Member
    I love running! haha.
    Have you tried hiking, cycling, roller blading, or just walking?
    If you want something inside I would recommend stationary bike or elliptical.
    If you hate running because of people seeing you, try inside! I do both, but when I run inside I put on an intense TV show and I'm distracted the whole time!
  • AmberJslimsAWAY
    AmberJslimsAWAY Posts: 2,339 Member
    rollerblade.


    hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha




    oh.... you're not joking. I used to rollerblade as a kid. I would DIE now. Kinda like riding a bike, yea you never forget, but it doesn't mean it doesn't hurt like a mofo!

    crash pads. padded shorts that make the pain not happen.

    not that i've ever used such a thing :smokin:

    more or less talking aching muscles pain! lol
  • JennyZD
    JennyZD Posts: 176 Member
    I LOVE exercising and doing very high intensive cardio but I've never enjoyed running. Try Kickboxing or HIIT (Circuit Trainings) if you want to do anaerobic exercises. I really "hate" running but I've always wanted to run a marathon so I signed up for a half marathon and am now training for it! Let's see if I learn to love it.
  • nichole325
    nichole325 Posts: 244 Member
    rollerblade.

    I love rollerblading. SO much!
  • AmberJslimsAWAY
    AmberJslimsAWAY Posts: 2,339 Member
    <snip>
    There's also swimming, jump rope, bicycling, hiking, rowing, rock climbing, etc.

    I hope some of these ideas pique your interest : )

    I actually really like jump roping!
  • agentscully514
    agentscully514 Posts: 616 Member
    I do walking, cycling, swimming, and ski machine. Just don't like to run.
  • lesley12345
    lesley12345 Posts: 89 Member
    Depends on the day.
  • SarahRuth♥
    SarahRuth♥ Posts: 609 Member
    I'm not particularly fond of it, but I do it anyway. It's really hard, but It's a good calorie burn, and I hate the feeling that I *can't* do something, so when I find something really challenging I push myself to do it even if I don't like it.

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