Running how to like it?

[Recon124]

Crazy title, I know. Its simple, I hate running. However I have to do it and I need to get better at it. I need to improve my times. I need to be able to pull out under 15:30, 2 mile run. My father gave me advice once to just run 3 miles everyday and 2 miles would be easy after that. My 1.5 mile best time last year was 11:40 (that isn't great, that sucks). So now I have to step it up .5 mile and drop the time.

Was wondering what people do to get well good at running. For years I've hated it but managed :mad:

[Switchback]

Rather than running for distance, right now, I would start out running for time. Go run for 20 min at a pace that you can hold the whole time. Run out 10 and then come back. You will find, in a very short time, you will be getting out further and further in that 10 min. I would do this 3 days a week.

1 day a week do some sprints. Sprint about 45sec-1 min and then walk for 2 min. Repeat 4-5 times. This will help you get your wind pretty quickly.

Do this for about a month, and then check your 2 mile time. I would check the progress about 1/month.
It's not a great outline for you, but it is a start.

Good luck.

[Norm357]

Running is too much like work. Pass the beer.:D

[Switchback]

Oh.. one more thing. I never really did address how to like it, did I?


Well, I get bored running, too. I found that trail running with music makes it a lot more fun. It's lasted years for me, doing it that way.

Running trails is analogous to doing free-weights in the gym. You end up doing a lot more stabilizing and hills.. adding a lot of strength to your legs. It is also a lot better on your joints. Then, when you hit the track, you will be pleasantly surprised by the results.

[NY BLUE 86]

Gather all your favorite songs on an iPod, it will make running more enjoyable and will motivate you.

[Jynkxxie]

Gather all your favorite songs on an iPod, it will make running more enjoyable and will motivate you.

I agree. I put on music that can get me motivated to work harder when I run, not just anything on the radio. Gotta be something that will push me. Then I just mentally gather all of the bull**** I have had to deal with throughout the day and take it out on the ground. :p

I used to hate running, but if you put yourself in the right mindset, you'll end up loving it.

[Switchback]

...Then I just mentally gather all of the bull**** I have had to deal with throughout the day and take it out on the ground. :p

Yeah, I've been running a lot lately.
...and there is nothing like some good angry music for me... a little Drowning Pool and the soundtrack to the Punisher are good starters. LOL

[Recon124]

Thanks for all the tips. I've never ran with music in my life. Reasons for is always hearing its dangerous but thats in a street. I've got access to a track and park so not so bad, should start running with tunes.

Trails is a good idea, always have fun doing that.

[Valor55]

I find the best way to enjoy running is not doing it. I enjoy it a lot now that I don't run. :D

[Recon124]

I find the best way to enjoy running is not doing it. I enjoy it a lot now that I don't run. :D

Haha, I mean I love the weekend and not having PT. However running is a necessary evil in my life. Emphasis on EVIL.

[Roger Dat]

I wasnt a big fan of running till I started training for my agility exan. Now I feel weird when a day goes by that I dont run. Mix it up, I used to run for distance once day then do sprints the other, its a good way to build up your cardio limits.

Two things that helped motivate me was a nice selection of music on my Ipod and whenever I felt like quitting before my distance was over I just thought about being in a fight for my gun. Would I give up then? hell no, so I buckle down and finish my run

[Upandatem]

Nobody likes running. Some just hate it less.

[Switchback]

I LOVE running.

It is great to burn off stress and (as Jynkx said) burn off the BS. Today was a good day forthat... it took about 45 minutes of running, if that speaks to how crappy my day was.

[TPDHellhound]

Crazy title, I know. Its simple, I hate running. However I have to do it and I need to get better at it. I need to improve my times. I need to be able to pull out under 15:30, 2 mile run. My father gave me advice once to just run 3 miles everyday and 2 miles would be easy after that. My 1.5 mile best time last year was 11:40 (that isn't great, that sucks). So now I have to step it up .5 mile and drop the time.

Was wondering what people do to get well good at running. For years I've hated it but managed :mad:

I recommend this 5 step process. I have found that although it doesn't make running more "enjoyable"... it makes it go by quicker. And you'll be amazed at the incentive to continue running. Give it a shot!

1)Buy a good pair of running shoes
2)Go to a biker bar
3)Find the biggest, meanest, ugliest biker in the bar.
4)Smack his ole lady on the back side
5)Enjoy your run

:D

[Cinnamon]

I absolutely HATE to run! And when I have to, I'm pissed when I catch you!