Of all the fucking things. I hate running so much. Ran for years, hated it the whole time. Finally just couldn't do it anymore. Was so sock of sore knees and shins, never mind being out in the damn cold before work on a gross winter day, dark, gray, wet. I hated getting up extra early before work and then having to jam in a shower and THEN start the day. I am so envious of people who find it enjoyable. They're so happy on their run, feeling good, satisfied with what they did. Hell, they go and do crazy things like marathons, 5ks etc. Such a foreign concept.

I dont feel better having stopped, but the thought of doing it again just fills me with dread.

Why can't they discover that reading a book while listening to music is fantastic for you?

[–] spankmonkey@lemmy.world 20 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

Running sucks and kicks up my asthma because of the bouncing while breathing, but doing rowing machines isn't an issue because I can breathe with the motions.

I think any extended activity of working your larger muscles for a lengthy period of time should have similar results. Like bikes, ellipticals, and other things that are a lot smoother than running.

[–] blargh513@sh.itjust.works 13 points 19 hours ago

Well, the title of this article is misleading. You are correct in your assumption that is is exercise, not specifically running. They used mice on running wheels as part of the research.

Still, love to be mad about running and another vote for the rower. Cheap water rower knock off ftw.

[–] Redditsux@lemmy.world 6 points 18 hours ago

Yes running sucks. I believe similar benefits can be derived by walking and cycling - stationary biking?

[–] eronth@lemmy.world 5 points 17 hours ago

Reading a book while listening to music totally is good for you. Just not the same way physical exercise is. My suggestion is to find a level of exercise you find palatable. Once a week I do a loop around a local park, partially run partially walked. I also walk (without running) once or twice a week.

The reason I don't do it daily and the reason I don't always run is because I know I would just quit working out instead of continuing my regiment. So, that's the best for me. Find an amount/location/pace of running that's palatable to you and try to stick to it. Only increase the workout if you don't dread the idea.

[–] r0ertel@lemmy.world 4 points 13 hours ago

I'm right there with you. I'll try running again the day that I see a runner smiling while running.

[–] Tim_Bisley@piefed.social 4 points 18 hours ago

I hate running too it's just boring as hell. I ride my bike and enjoy that though.

[–] catloaf@lemm.ee 2 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

Same. I hate running, but it's just so damn effective as exercise. I definitely prefer bicycling.

A 5k isn't all that much though, it's only 3.1 miles. About twelve laps around a track. Anyone in vaguely healthy shape should be able to do this.

[–] JeremyHuntQW12@lemmy.world 1 points 5 hours ago

How can women run without their breasts falling off ?

[–] axEl7fB5@lemmy.cafe 1 points 10 hours ago

start with a program like couch to 5k, you should probably slow down aswell. going as fast as you can (aka sprinting) is quite an unsustainable starting out.