I hate running… Why am I doing this?
There is little doubt that I abhor running. I’m a big guy (236 lbs.) and have never been fast. Only once or twice in my life have I ever been even remotely successful at running, and at my peak I ran a 10k in just under an hour. Not very impressive. However, as time has gone on, being married and a full-time job, I’ve had the pattern of gaining 2-3 lbs a year over the past 10 years, filling it out with about 5-10 in the past two years since I’ve been married. This is not good.
For the past three months I’ve been lifting weights with a good friend of mine 2-3 days a week, while trying to maintain rock climbing at an indoor gym nearby once or twice a week. That would be a lot, and I was pretty happy to do it, but my schedule just hasn’t allowed that much dedication. So, while I’ve continued to lift steadily, there hasn’t been much cardio, and I wasn’t losing any weight.
As my weight lifting partner went on a three-week freelance project in California, I decided that I’d dedicate the next few weeks to cardio and try and get serious about weight loss. So, I’m going to run. Hopefully three times a week. That’s my goal. Today was my first day.
Today was an easy day of running. I drove to the park near my house and ran for roughly a half-mile, then walked for about 100 yards. Rinse and repeat three more times. I figure it was around 2 miles. I’m not trying to kill it, just ease back into it. And let me tell you. I hate running.
Feb 21st 2008
hi how long should hiit last on a bike?
May 10th 2008
I use to be just like that. I talked to this personal trainer one day and he said the best way to stay motivated is to make a journal of exactly what you do every single day. Honestly it really work when I looked at it on paper it was different. When you see no improvement on paper in terms of reps, sets, and distance and haven’t done anything you feel like a lazy asshole that day then get motivated to get on them running shoes and pull out the wieghts.
Aug 14th 2008
Hi, I did a google on HIIT as I want to add it to my routine. Like you, I hated running. Notice the past tense. I now like running because I’m now on a hormonally balanced diet called the Zone Diet. You can google it for more information, but it is a moderate, balanced diet that yields amazing results. Joslin Diabetes Centers recommends a diet that is almost identical. Dr. Sears, the creator, has worked with athletes that have brought home 24 gold medals. Jenny Thompson was the most prolific Zoner medalist and her count was just surpassed by Michael Phelps a day or two ago.
Christian Vande Velde is a Zoner - he recently finished 5th in the Tour de France.
I’d also recommend spending some google time on “pose running.” It has helped me a lot, but takes some time to get your calf muscle strong enough to support the work load.
I’m a decade your senior and I feel better than ever - and I mean this factually. I really really do feel better than ever. I effortlessly lost 25+ lbs of fat while adding ~70 lbs to my bench press - I started pretty weak.
My foundation is the Zone Diet, pose running is a great tool and I hope to add HIIT as another tool in my arsenal.
Best of luck in your exercise adventures.