So the last thread seemed quite popular, let’s do it again.

Just a general thread about running for the week. How’s your running going? What are you training for? Did you get new shoes? Sporting an injury Etc…

  • EddieTee77@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    That’s a good motivator and probably a trick I might try myself!

    Your routine sounds tough compared to my 3.5 ish miles a day. I know I’ll get there eventually but good for you l! That’s impressive.

    Part of my journey is the same. I was overweight and going down a bad health path. I started walking and that helped me lose weight. Then, I started eating less food and better food which made me feel better so I started introducing runs to further improve. The results have been ideal so I know I need to make running part of my life. I’m really enjoying it so far.

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      1 year ago

      This routine was tough when I started it a few years ago. But eventually you get acclimated and it’s easy peasy. But you build up to it I imagine that things will become daunting again when I ramp up to new distances, but for now I’ve been doing this for so long it’s just part of my life. I even look forward to long runs. And on days when I don’t feel like running, which is rare, it’s never a struggle to just go out anyway.

      It’s a good sign if you’re enjoying it already. I love how I can take it everywhere I go. I used to only do gym work, but being outside and discovering new terrain is just so much better.

      • EddieTee77@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        That’s what I do as well. Even if I have to go light, I still make sure to at least go through the motions if I’m feeling lazy or uninterested. I’m trying to build the habit.

        I used to be big on the gym as well. I think you’re right about how much better it is to be outside and see new terrain. A couple days ago I did a run early in the morning and got to see part of the meteor shower. You can’t get that in a gym.