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Help me run...I really hate it...

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FruitBasedDrinkForALady · 12/07/2014 22:15

So I did c25k and I can run 5k albeit slowly (approx 35mins). Thing is, I really, really, really hate it. It's so bloody boring. I have tried different routes and different playlists. I still hate it. Someone suggested signing up for a race, but ugh, I can't think of anything more tedious. Is there any way of making myself like it? Or at least dislike it less? I do bootcamp twice a week and 2 more 30 min runs is the only other way I can really fit in the exercise I need, so I have to find a way of making myself keep going. Please help me!

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JennyOnTheBlocks · 12/07/2014 22:34

Running longer distances will also help, bonkers though it sounds.

We take around 20mins to tap into our energy reserves - part of our 'fight or flight' instinct.
That's how long your body takes to realise if you like, that it's in for the long haul and then you get into the endorphine territory.

Julius02 · 12/07/2014 22:29

I'm interested to hear the replies as I really want to love running and I can't. I'm so rubbish at it. I can happily go swimming or to a class at the gym but I will make every excuse in the world not to go running even though after I've finished (I'm really talking slow jog not running!) I feel fantastic.

I need to know how to get past this period of finding it so difficult....

Pipbin · 12/07/2014 22:27

I don't like it but I force myself to go. I listen to radio 4 podcasts. More interesting than music.

JennyOnTheBlocks · 12/07/2014 22:26

Have you been to your local parkrun yet?

The buzz you get from running with lots of different ages and abilities is quite something, and it's very friendly

And 35 mins is not slow

RhinestoneCowgirl · 12/07/2014 22:25

I like running mainly when I've just finished.Grin I also like the weight I've lost and my more muscly legs, but it is a means to an end really.

For enjoyment, riding my bike is much more fun.

StandsOnGoldenSands · 12/07/2014 22:24

I don't like it either. I have a history of arthritis in my family too so I'm not convinced it's a great idea anyway.
I spent a few years doing the minimum possible for fitness but have petered out over the last couple of years.
I love swimming. Just wish I could find reliably uncrowded pools.

AnyoneForTennis · 12/07/2014 22:22

Iove running but you can't force yourself to like it. Try something else

marne2 · 12/07/2014 22:21

Give up, get a bike or go swimming Grin