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How to make running more tolerable

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Whatwouldscullydo · 27/04/2025 19:47

I try to run 5k twice a week usually on a treadmill. I dont suppose there's any secret to making it less of a chore. I have a play list and 2 podcasts I alternate between and still it's the hardest 35 mins × 2 of the week.

I'm always glad I've done it afterwards but by god it's so mind numbingly boring I really need to know if there's a way to make running easier to get through

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Fizbosshoes · 27/04/2025 20:08

I'm a runner and I find more than 10 seconds minutes on a treadmill unbelievably dull.
I much prefer running outside and/or running with a friend.
I think parkrun is great, but appreciate not everyone does. People will be all different speeds and if you can run 5k already you'll be faster than lots of the people there - not that it matters. Lots of parkruns are laps so you can't always tell where everyone else is in relation to you

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Whatwouldscullydo · 27/04/2025 20:05

I do think it is easier to run outside because you you can't just stop any time, you have to run home again

There is that. It doesn't help I'm not 100% happy with my route. I have a nice little 3km route i was happy with but the extension i added to make it 5km, it just doesn't feel as nice if that makes sense. I have to run past my house again and that immediately kinda makes me want to not carry on 😳 and I have to.zig zag the last bit to make sure I hit the distance.

But obviously as I do it at night I don't wanna be going through parks 😬

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ginslinger · 27/04/2025 20:03

run outside and join a group - much more fun to have someone to chat to as you run plus you have accountability with a group - you turn up!

IReallyLoveItHere · 27/04/2025 19:57

Loads of people walk park runs so you'll probably be in the top half.

I do think it is easier to run outside because you you can't just stop any time, you have to run home again.

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Whatwouldscullydo · 27/04/2025 19:57

WingBingo · 27/04/2025 19:53

do it more often, it will get easier then.

Not what you wanted to hear!

🤣🤣 If I tried to fit any more in I'd have to quit my job .

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OfDragonsDeep · 27/04/2025 19:56

Run outside, I can’t run on the treadmill, but outside I can do 10k. I go slow and don’t wear myself out too much.

Disasterclass · 27/04/2025 19:56

Agree running outside is better. Things to look at and you have to engage your brain more. I save up really good podcasts, but also find once you get better at running you stop thinking about it (except for the first 5 minutes which are always awful)

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Whatwouldscullydo · 27/04/2025 19:54

I dont even know.if I have a park run near me. I dont really like running in the day. If I run outside it's usually at night. Cooler , less people to see u sweating like crazy .

I will have a look see if I have a local one though. Would make a change from the treadmill. I'd worry I would slow the.poor bugger who ran with me down though. I'm a bit slow 😳

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sorrynotathome · 27/04/2025 19:54

Go outside - and speed up a bit (then it will go quicker).

WingBingo · 27/04/2025 19:53

do it more often, it will get easier then.

Not what you wanted to hear!

LovelySG · 27/04/2025 19:49

I run outside - in nature - with a friend. I love the fresh air and trees and a catch up.

Hohofortherobbers · 27/04/2025 19:49

Make 1 of them a park run. Sunshine, fresh air, community spirit. Email congratulating you after and an inspiration to improve your time. Win win