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Snyper564 said:
Haha thats what got me hooked. Once you get through the first month of hell your body starts getting accustomed to the "RUN". Then you actually get into the space of loving running!

I just cannot do those distances I do understand the appeal etc. Its jsut not for me :)
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I cannot tell you how amazing it feels to do those long endurance events. There are days where I get off my bike after a century ride, then go do a 10km run straight off the bike. The legs feel heavy, but the body just goes. It's really a very strong drug.
 
Emjay said:
I cannot tell you how amazing it feels to do those long endurance events. There are days where I get off my bike after a century ride, then go do a 10km run straight off the bike. The legs feel heavy, but the body just goes. It's really a very strong drug.
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I felt that this year, after the 947 cycle challenge which I rode very relaxed, I went for a 15km run the next day, oh my that felt good, and I slept like I was in a coma that night - agreed, the endorphins were firing on all cylinders.
 
Emjay said:
I cannot tell you how amazing it feels to do those long endurance events. There are days where I get off my bike after a century ride, then go do a 10km run straight off the bike. The legs feel heavy, but the body just goes. It's really a very strong drug.
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But good drug! Only once you start doing the long distances you realise the following.

The first 2km for me are sometimes the most challenging, soon you are on 7km and its now time to autopilot going into a strange space in your head monitoring your rythimic breathing, one foot then the, breathe in 1,2,3 out on 4, rinse repeat for the next hour, maintining one pace.

So much of running is mind over matter. When you run you trully start to treat your body with a different kind of respect. You eat like crap you will be repaid in kind. You eat well, stay hydrated, sleep properly and you will have one of the most amazing runs, which you can enjoy over and over and over again. I can tell you now that I rememeber that run when I hit 22min for a 5km back in 2016. My body was on fire but standing in the driveway I had one of the best feelings of accomplishment in the world!

There is somethign magical about running when everyone else is sleeping, as you run from 4:45am (head lamp/reflected jacket advised) into the 5:30 space as the sun breaks the night sky. Words just cannot describe the scene.

Just get out and do it! your life with be the better for it.
 
crocopede said:
Best real advise. Running is not fun. Its crap. You will never enjoy it. But you will reap the benefits of it mentally and physically.

Coming from an avid Adventure racer.

If anything trail running on weekends makes it worth the mindless routine on tarmac
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+1, I never really enjoy running in the moment (unless it's exploring while on holiday, or some beautiful scenery), what I enjoy the most is the feeling just after the run
 
crocopede said:
Best real advise. Running is not fun. Its crap. You will never enjoy it. But you will reap the benefits of it mentally and physically.

Coming from an avid Adventure racer.

If anything trail running on weekends makes it worth the mindless routine on tarmac
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haha nice honest reply. this is kinda what i am looking for, how to be inspired to do it, like i want to be healthier, fitter and in better shape, but how can i make it that i actually see the benefit of slogging round the block day after day. trail running is a good suggestion thanks thats great.

thanks for all the other replies also, there has been some good advice all round.
 
crocopede said:
Best real advise. Running is not fun. Its crap. You will never enjoy it. But you will reap the benefits of it mentally and physically.
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It's Type 2 fun. Just like almost every endurance sport :)

I've also recently started running (signed up for Ironman 70.3 Durban) so I'm in the process of going from no running to attempting to manage a 21.1km (after swimming 1.9km and cycling 90km). My base fitness is pretty good because if a fairly avid cyclist but I did notice that cycling has done nothing to help all the smaller supporting muscles you need to prevent injury so I constantly have to force myself to take the running reasonably slowly to avoid injuring myself.

As for what everyone else has said, just keep going, it definitely gets better. I also find it really motivating tracking my runs and seeing myself get faster and/or feeling better after and during runs.
 
crocopede said:
Best real advise. Running is not fun. Its crap. You will never enjoy it. But you will reap the benefits of it mentally and physically.

Coming from an avid Adventure racer.

If anything trail running on weekends makes it worth the mindless routine on tarmac
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I'm with you on that. I've had maybe three runs I've actually enjoyed in 5 years. I found many others satisfying, but not enjoyable. I love trails though - I take pics wherever I go.
 
A couple of the good bits of advice I've found along the way:
  • Take smaller steps. You don't need long strides. It's safer too, especially on rougher ground.
  • I've you're running for time (like a race), about 15-20 before, run for a couple of minutes at your normal pace. It gets the body all started up, and that makes the first few hundred metres of the race much less painful.
  • Don't stress about toe-striking or heel-striking. Run whichever way is comfortable.
 
AlmightyBender said:
Small tip from me in addition to the other great advice:
Don't overdress, by which I mean wear sweatpants and hoodies. There is no worse running feeling that being too hot and your sweat having nowhere to go :sick:. Sucks the enjoyment right out of it. So rock the shorts and wifebeater unless it is super cold and you will be more likely to enjoy it and thus keep at it.

Bonus tip:
Run at any time of day. Don't get locked into being fixed on anything. If you can be flexible you are more likely to get foots to the floor.
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Mmmmm... running at 11PM... Wanna get murdered?
 
I only have one piece of advice. Don't worry about equipment and form and all that. Get a pair of Airpods (or other wireless earphones, but actually just get Airpods) and line up some podcasts for the run.
 
I don't really have tips but I recently started running myself, so I figured I'd say something.

- I do what I can, I try bump it up every time I go running, but the improvements are quite small. It started with just walking. Then it progressed to cycles of walking and jogging.
- I listen to music or an audio book along the way. It helps pass the time.
- I used to use Zombies, Run! but I stopped. Tried again a few months later when I took up running again, then I stopped again. It is pretty cool though. I think this one is a free one to get you started. I once started that too but I never finished it :D I might go back once I finish my current book.
- I currently use Google Fit to track my running. I am waiting to see what local pricing is for the Galaxy Watch Active. I like the idea of tracking my health stats as well.

I don't have goals of doing 10k+ races. I am not interested in park runs because I am no early bird, and I have no plans to change that :D My current goal is to do more jogging / running than walking, once I've reached that, I'll work on distance. I'd also rather do a lot of short runs through the week than a few longer ones so I can both feel like I've accomplished something every day, and have more time to do other stuff - my time management is bad.

One thing I nearly forgot to mention is those arm band strap things to hold your cellphone are terrible. Maybe I just bought the wrong one, but I hate using mine. I am settling with sewing velcro on my shorts pocket so the phone doesn't pop out.
 
Mornings run went ok, did the just over 2km in 15mins with the run/walking.

The app still thinks the distance is less even though full high power mode on gps was set.
 
mr_norris said:
One thing I nearly forgot to mention is those arm band strap things to hold your cellphone are terrible. Maybe I just bought the wrong one, but I hate using mine. I am settling with sewing velcro on my shorts pocket so the phone doesn't pop out.
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They have waist band phone holders which work a lot better than the arm straps in my experience. They cost around r200 in the sport shops.
 
AlmightyBender said:
Lol fair play, of course I meant it within reason. Nothing wrong with a 5pm run of you have a kak morning
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I used to do a lot of 6-7:30pm runs. Headlamp, reflective vest and pepper spray

Never had issues, just be cautious.
 
did the route in just over 14 mins, so i am about 6km in for the week so far. My left leg is a bit eina, like the bottom of my hamstring area. should i power through it or rest it?
 
cerebus said:
They have waist band phone holders which work a lot better than the arm straps in my experience. They cost around r200 in the sport shops.
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Yep - I got a nice one from MRP Sport that holds even a big phone. The armbands didn't fit comfortably.
 
Careful to run with your phone. I have a little running pouch that literally keeps my house keys in. I sometimes run with music then I use an ipod nano, but running with a phone makes you a target esp at the end of a long run. I generally tell my wife if I run alone my route. Its also uncomfortable to run with too much on you.

Another tip:

I know some ppl use "runners lube" to prevent leg chaffing, its a real thing and is hell! I bought a few pairs of ski pants that I wear under my runners shorts and have never had an issue since. Just my 2c :) I have now run this so I can sort of talk from experience

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