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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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[–] friend_of_satan@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

One thing that made me forget about the bad aspects of running is running on a treadmill while watching action movies. The increased heart rate works great for both of those, and having the treadmill to keep my pace steady allowed me to run farther than I had in other situations like running outside or running while listening to audiobooks.

Also, running in nature is more enjoyable than running around the parking lot or whatever.

Some people never enjoy running though, and just tolerate it for its benefits. Maybe that's you?