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How long until running stops sucking? (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 months ago by Droggelbecher@lemmy.world to c/running@lemmy.world

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I apologize for how negative that sounds! It's been 3 months. I unfortunately can't be as consistent as I'd like because of chronic utis. I currently go about 8-10 km/h for 20 mins at a time, 2-3 times a week when I'm healthy. I keep at it because I've noticed a boost in my general energy and mood, but I hate pretty much every second of actually running. I read that that's normal as you start out, especially if you start from zero like I did. But I've also read you eventually start to tolerate and then later enjoy it. How long did it take for you to get to that point?

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[–] bjorney@lemmy.ca 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I didn't enjoy running until I worked myself up to doing longer distances, like 8k+ runs - before then it was a painful chore I felt obligated to do, now I go stir crazy if I don't get out for a run at least twice a week.

That being said, even now, runs are a slog until I get into my groove, which happens around the ~3k or 15-20 minute mark, but once I get there I'm happy to keep going for another 10-20k

You mention going by time and not distance - I assume you are on a treadmill? Personally I can't stand treadmills, it's monotonous, and there isn't as much air movement around you, so it's harder to thermoregulate.

[–] Droggelbecher@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

Haha that'll be a long time yet, if ever! But thanks for the input, it's helpful to make my expectations more realistic.

I do run outside, I've just read and heard a lot of people recommend to go by time rather than distance as you start out from zero stamina, which was the case for me. Zero as in gets winded after one flight of stairs.