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…
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…
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.
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.
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.