Does anyone else fkn hate running?

[iwant2beswole]

It’s so frustrating sometimes


I’ve been running 3 miles 2-3 times a week pretty consistently and making good progress. One day I decide fuk it and go at a slower pace and do 5.5 miles. Around mile 5 my foot starts to feel funny. Ice it later and I’ve been limping the past couple days. The run itself was easy af, could’ve kept going for a while.

What kind of routine do you follow to make progress without nagging injuries?

[DeputyDong5]

I'd check your form and shoes. I usually just do a 5k because unless I want to run with a water source that 20-25 minute mark is when I get dehydrated.

[bfdehewdbyywhn]

just lay down and eat Dunkin’ Donuts instead

[redliner9]

Pretty sure its your shoes.

I do 3 miles X 5 days a week with no issues

My feet will start aching at night if my shoes are shot and its hard to tell sometimes since the outside of the shoes look good.

[RealLifeAlpha]

I love the feeling after some good cardio like running (ded fkn Srs)

[Beararms]

Shoes most likely.

Army made me hate running.

[iwant2beswole]

The shoes as in they are too worn? Or not fitted right for my feet. They’re Pegasus 35s and have felt great on all of the previous runs.

[MadNinjaSkills]

I don’t run due to sciatica down one side, but I have flat feet and I get hardcore joint issues in my knees and hips just from that alone. Shoes make a huge difference and after finding better shoes I can run now if I wanted to.

Out here we have a store called A Snail’s Pace Running Store. Not sure if you can find a place like that, but they have a treadmill type thing that actually evaluates your feet and run so they can recommend a good shoe for your needs.

[JayDubbs932]

Since I'm working from home due to covid, I've run on my treadmill every other day the past 9 months. The run never gets easier, I don't get it. I suck at running.

[MuzzieChik786]

*raises both hands in the air*

[jamalfudge]

Yeah I have been trying to do hill runs (up and down 2 big hills in my neighborhood, takes me about 20 minutes round trip) twice a week and been at it for the last 2+ years. I can't go more than a month without feeling a twinge in my calf. I've learned the early signs before it pops. I have no problem on grass, but no good access to grassy hills. Can't do running shoes either or it bothers my bum knee (been using "crossfit" style sneakers w/harder soles).

[mesobuild]

Run on soft ground. Do intervals.

[MetroBrah]

I'll get into it for like 2 weeks and then stop running completely. I would just rather lift. I actually enjoy lifting. But running just doesn't make sense to me.

[Tdriin]

I get pain in my shins after running and I have proper running trainers. I am sure it’s from the impact as running on the roads and hard surface paths isn’t a great idea.

[Cass40]

I do get some minor aches and pains but I mostly enjoy it.

[TonyTriangles]

i quit running and go biking instead.

brb-save the knees
brb-no more plantar fasciitis
brb-on first gear the entire ride and burn the thighs
brb-long rides=numb nuts

[carcano69]

i got flat feet and my knees hurt like fuk running so no

[tank2003]

As a lifetime big'un, i hated it as well until I got to where I could run long distance and actually achieve the runner's high. Then i fukking loved it. The runner's high is SUPERIOR to the pump. Buuuuuuttttt.........your gym strength will stall, if not plunge if you are doing any type of distance training that is over a mile or so that isnt at a pace that isnt HIITish.

My advice: (spent several years in the army doing long ass runs carrying guide-ons (platoon and battallion flags), sometimes extra chit when I or the platoon/company effed up etc.....
-Dont run with your fists clenched. Open your hands up and let them dangle. You'll look like a poofter but you'll save energy and long distance is about conserving it
-Breath IN through your nose and out through your mouth. As much as possible. It takes a TON of concentration to keep this going, but it will help you int he long run
-Alternate long distance days with sprint days (but on your sprints, lean forward so that you can use your momentum of falling to run a bit faster and dont let your heels touch the ground. This will take the ballistic energy off your knees, hips and low back and force your calves, thighs and glutes to adapt to the force and make them stronger). Spend a few minutes doing things like lunges, low speed sprints and what not instead of stretching to get loosened up. Stretching before a session reduces power output and motor unit recruitment capability
-Spend at LEAST 5 min stretch AFTER you run. WHen we exercise, we are repeatedly shortening the muscle over and over so we NEED to spend time stretching the muscle, getting it back to the length that it was previously. This helps avoid injury, restores flexibility and helps circulation

[DeputyDong5]

I don’t run due to sciatica down one side, but I have flat feet and I get hardcore joint issues in my knees and hips just from that alone. Shoes make a huge difference and after finding better shoes I can run now if I wanted to.

Out here we have a store called A Snail’s Pace Running Store. Not sure if you can find a place like that, but they have a treadmill type thing that actually evaluates your feet and run so they can recommend a good shoe for your needs.

This stretching routine for sciatica from this youtuber yoga by adrienne or something was life changing. Basically slowly went away. Also focused more on my form, not heel striking and making sure I land under my weight and not over-striding.

i quit running and go biking instead.

brb-save the knees
brb-no more plantar fasciitis
brb-on first gear the entire ride and burn the thighs
brb-long rides=numb nuts

cycling is for phags... just lol. I alwa.ys lol @ cyclists and their inferior form of cardio and their phaggy spandex uniforms. It's always some mid life crisis overweight dude or some skinny boomer who looks like a twig

[quadfecta]

just lay down and eat Dunkin’ Donuts instead

This. Lol @ running 5 miles and unironically not training for a marathon

But seriously you want compression leggings or running socks that extend above the knee (made by Nike usually). It will help stabilize the joints and keep your strides consistent

[nm1891]

Yeah, thats why I dont do it. Treadmills, bikes, ellipticals and stair masters suck too, all my cardio is from playing sports.

[BeginnerGainz]

just lay down and eat Dunkin’ Donuts instead

Better yet, keep running, THEN reward yourself with Dunkin’ Donuts after!

[IronILLinois]

yea man it hurts sometimes. try walking on an incline @ 2.7-3 mph

[jesusxchrist]

Nike free rn flyknit were a game changer for me. 5 miles will feel like nothing to you if you’re running consistently with good shoes

[LordBroly]

Never been a runner but for other cardio sports we always built endurance through long and low steady state. I don't know if you have a heart rate monitor but you should be able to run at ~75% max hr for like 45-60 mins multiple times a week and that will help build your aerobic capacity. That's really cookie-cutter advice, but it's tried and tested.

[mchabs]

Since lockdowns started and gyms closed I started running 4-5 times/week for 3.2 miles since March

fuk that noise, got a stationary bike instead now.

running is one of the worst forms of cardio IMO. knee/joint pain and it's not even that effective. I burn way more calories on the stationary bike without all the potential injuries.

[ProudKraut]

Lol at all the bitches itt.

Brb flat feet
Brb hard surface
Brb bad shoes
Brb knees hurt
Brb shins hurt
Brb feet hurt
Brb dehydrated

Cant even perform simple human feats like long distance running.

Brb bench press 4 times a week.

[Pown]

No i dont do **** i dont enjoy anymore, lifes already too chitty and short already.

[sooby]

Running itself to me isn't that enjoyable, it's more so the progress I make and seeing myself improve over time. That and I know having a basic level of conditioning is important for health or any sort of situation that may come by. Running is probably the most basic of primal activities that our ancestors did; long distance running in general is something humans excel at which was part of the reason why they made successful hunters. I understand it's 2020 and our primal instincts are more like netflix and chill but still. I'd feel like detriment to the gene pool of humanity, although 50% of humans are.

Honestly I just put on some good music or a podcast and it makes it way more enjoyable/bearable. With covid and what not it also gives me an excuse to breathe some actual fuking air and right after it just feels good.

Been running 4-5x a week, but relatively short distances like 1-1.5 miles.

[MikeLowrrrey]

I want to start running, gotta find good winter gear for when it hits the low teens.