Anti-runners Starting to run? Anybody?

ME! I hated running and thought I would die if I did more than 1/2 a lap. I completed C25K last year and ran/jogged over 50 miles this month. I is possible, I promise you!!

Good luck and stick with it!

I've run a marathon and I still don't like running when I'm actually running...but I'm not very happy when I'm not running. Apparently I need therapy!

I used to hate running, but trained for a 5K as part of a challenge at work, and now I'm addicted I race pretty much every weekend when the weather is good. Stick with it - and sign up for a race to keep yourself motivated - you may just find yourself an addict too :happy:

hey everybody, I'm new to this, I'd like to find some people to share ideas, recipes, workouts, tips etc. With! My goal is just to get healthy and fit, ultimately about 45lbs lighters than now. I'm training for a 5k now and absolutely despise running but I'm getting there, anybody have the same issues? I'd love to add more friends for support and ideas!(:

Let me say this its all in your head! Dont say I despise running when your running or when I am running / dying as most would say looking at me run lmao I tell myself wow this is so awesome I am so great almost there woohoo I am so fast! ETC! and I keep on trucking keep on trucking. What the mind perceives the body achieves I believe! Woohooo we are runners! Super fast runners that love to runnnnn!

http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/women-running-into-trouble/

I started running 3 years ago. Hate is inadequate in describing how I felt about running. I was running with a group at 5:30 AM to boot, and I also abhor morning. I am now training for my second marathon and have run 5 half marathons. I don't love running while I'm doing it, but love the sense of accomplishment when I'm done. Here is my advice to a running hater like myself.

1. Take it slow. C25k is a great program. Don't start out thinking you need to run the whole time. I STILL don't. I run 4 minutes and then I walk 1 minute over and over. I LOVE this. It helps me mentally wrap my head around the whole running thing.

2. Find someone to run with...or at the same time. I am still a slow runner. I frequently ask my fast runner friends if they would like to run simultaneously. Just knowing that I am meeting someone helps to motivate me.

3. I run to audiobook. I LOVE it! Music isn't destractingly enough for me. I get bored and then think about how much pain I'm in, or how tired I am. If I can get into a book, then I don't notice it as much.

4. If you are going to run a lot, get GOOD shoes. They can be spendy, but much cheaper than a trip to the doctor. Go to a running store and do a gait analysis. They will recommend the right shoe. The right shoes make a HUGE difference, especially when it comes to joint pain...at least for me.

4. Stick with it. It took me a long time before I didn't dread running. It will get better, maybe not easier, but better. I don't feel like running is easy for me now. It stills feel hard...I'm just faster now.

You can do it! Welcome to the world of running!

I started the couch 2 5k today! Downloaded the app on my phone and away I went!

My name is Julie and I am an Anti-Runner! :bigsmile: I am also doing C25K but it is going to take me much longer to get through the program. It doesn't help that my run route is really hilly although I am hoping to get some seriously toned legs and glutes out of the deal. Of course they are currently hidden under their protective coating of fat but that is slowly but surely melting away!

I do not enjoy running but I do enjoy eating so... I run.

Hello.. You Sound like me about 34 weeks ago.
I am down 25 Pounds and 38 Inches so Far.. And i started a 5k Running plan in October.. Today was my 1st day of 10k training plan.. Best of luck to you..

you could start cycling to help build your cardio strength and endurance. great way to get outdoors and you can usually go further and longer then just plain running.

Funny you should mention that. I just posted about it on my blog today.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/shivaslives/view/what-me-run-235218



Advice is worth exactly what you pay for it!

I never implied that anyone was talking about running only. I was pointing out that Steady-state cardio in large batches is not something one need aspire to if one does not like it already. Why TRY to make yourself like running if you don't? There's very little equity in it.

Not only was I an anti-runner, but I was afraid to run. I am 5'10", all legs and even my own mother laughed at me when I tried to run. I started C25K in the fall and finished B210K in February and today I completed my second 10k! My time was awful, but it's ok. I did not walk and I did not come in last. I have even signed up for a half marathon in October.

Do I love to run? Not really, sometimes I am still self conscious about how I look. Do I love how I feel after I finish a run? HELL YES! There are not many things in life that feel better!

I am doing my first 5K in April. I have neer been a runner and completed my first 3 mile run today without stopping. So you can do this!

I was an athlete all my life, but LOATHED running. This last year, I decided to knock off some pounds and force myself to enjoy running. When I was heavy, it burned a crap load of calories and I started shedding pounds like crazy. Now I'm a little leaner, and am working on HIIT to improve my pace. I absolutely love it now. I feel great physically, and I like the sense of accomplishment when I do a run or improve a personal best. It just took about 6 months of sucking at it and being super slow to get comfortable. Best of luck!