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 17 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 12 points 17 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.

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