running isn't the amazing exercise people think it is, amirite?

But if you don't practice running how will you survive in the zombie apocalypse

by Inside_Reindeer8067 1 week ago

ill survive by being the main character and absolutely try not to be rick's son.

by Rodriguezdaija 1 week ago

CORAL!!!

by Kemmerludie 1 week ago

I'll just borrow Pete's car, get my mum, bash in Philip's head, steal (sorry borrow) his Jag, fetch Liz and hole up in the Winchester until the whole thing blows over.

by Beneficial_Pen 1 week ago

Rule #1

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Cardio

by Anonymous 1 week ago

A bunch of guns and ammo!

by Away-Feedback 1 week ago

Bike, it's very underrated

by Big-Assumption2995 1 week ago

Bicycle

by Maleficent-Pen-434 1 week ago

I live in a city, I'm not delusional, I've accepted my fate that I'll end up a zombie.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

For building functional endurance for sports, running is hard to beat. You can do it anywhere, at any time, and the endurance gains are better than other activities. The fact that you can easily control your output level and maintain specific heart rates while strengthening your muscles and joints makes it a unique exercise. Of course, running can damage your joints and bones, but so can most exercises. Usually if you hurt yourself running, you either added too much distance at once without building up, or you run more than nessisary for a long period of time. The amount that athletes use to train is very effective. A few miles a few times a week will make you better at any sport. There's a reason why every sport and military builds a base with running. Running on grass or trails (at least) should be part of every athletes routine.

by Ok_Interest_35 1 week ago

I think some bodies are just built for running & some aren't. I've been running for around 14 years now & have developed sciatica. I'm wondering if running has had anything to contribute to it. I miss running though.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Everyone is different but my sciatica ended up being because of poor form. It's been a hard battle but almost 16 months later I've clawed out a sustainable form and I am better than ever!

by MailNo 1 week ago

I agree with this. I do triathlons and in the offseason I lift and do other cardio to give my body a break. While swimming and biking are great it's rare that I get my HR as high as when I run. Plus running is so much more efficient. I need to bike 2-2.5 hours to get the equivalent workout as an hour running.

by ConstantKey5515 1 week ago

My heart rate gets pretty high kickboxing (especially Turbokick), and walking a treadmill at max incline. While I try to keep my heart rate under 160, it would easily go to 180 if I let it. Some of my strength training routines can also get it pretty high, especially squat and arm combos.

by Spencerlolita 1 week ago

+1 for this. I do kettle bell workouts (with a focus on squatting + arm combos) which absolutely sky rocket my heart rate in a much faster amount of time than any other workout I've done.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

You should try kettlebells then. They are the king for hard conditioning imo.

by laverne45 1 week ago

This reminds me of high school health class and the teacher telling us how great every sport is and how bad it was on x body part. Like damn, guess I'll just sit on the couch and eat chips then

by Away-Feedback 1 week ago

Biking and rowing - just a few blisters.

by Ornery_Opposite_7935 1 week ago

But that's worse on all the body parts combined..

by Anonymous 1 week ago

And way worse for some.. like the digestive system and the brain to name two.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Swimming can do much the same with no joint damage. Unfortunately you need a large body of water to do it.

by carrolldiego 1 week ago

Swimming is as excellent for cardio but part of the point of exercise is to put stress on your muscles/bones/joints as it helps them get stronger, if they are free of disease. It's a feature, not a bug. 99% of people benefit from exercises that put pressure on your MSK system. You are the bug.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

In my experience you cannot get the same heart rate elevation swimming as opposed to running. If you want to operate at v02 max running is pretty much the only option.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Yes! This is completely true! Due to the rhythmic breathing nature involved with swimming, you literally cannot operate at vO2 max. That being said, most people will never have a need to train at a vO2 max level. So swimming is still a perfectly acceptable replacement for great cardiovascular exercise! Also, there are other great options that allow operation at vO2 max, such as cycling or rowing. Best of luck out there!

by Anonymous 1 week ago

You weren't swimming hard enough. Don't get me wrong- it's definitely easier with running

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Running doesn't damage your joints, in fact it strengthens joints and there are studies showing that running helps prevent osteoarthritis

by lonzo25 1 week ago

Yes it does, it's in the process of repairing the joints where they become stronger.

by Competitive_Name 1 week ago

Yes it does if u do certain things. Which is the same for everything

by Substantial_Drink 1 week ago

Except destroy your shoulders. Or have ankles so weak you'll sprain them over and over again. Ask any all American swimmer what hurts in the morning...

by Lesly47 1 week ago

Swimming can destroy your shoulders.

by wehneramanda 1 week ago

How so? It's no different then slight resistance training (with proper form, of course). I'd imagine it would increase your range of motion.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Like a rec center pool?

by Mammoth-Brain 1 week ago

Agreed, but I think the key is cross training. Run 3 days a week or so. Then bike, swim, row or walk the dog up a steep hill. If you do this, there's no reason you can't keep running into your 70s+.

by melody95 1 week ago

Why grass and trails? Softer?

by Altruistic-Peak-9007 1 week ago

Not sure if anyone else gets this, but I read that some runners don't just have a running nose (pun intended) after a run but almost an allergy attack. That happened to me a couple of times when I ran in a gym. Basically I had to constantly sneeze and had a worse tension headache for most of the day. The worst case lasted for 3 days when I ran in a different gym. If anyone gets these just wondering what they did to have it be less annoying.

by Dlabadie 1 week ago

I've seen this a thousand times. You don't need to get all worked up to give yourself an excuse to not do [insert physical activity]. There's hundreds, thousands of ways to stay active. Just pick whatever you want to do instead of complaining about what you don't like.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

which is also the reason most people recommend running, it is the most accessible way to get in shape, you don't need a bicycle or a pool or weights, you can go on a run almost anywhere at anytime also it is the most fundamental as well, humans were especially evolved to catch prey and escape from predators by running marathon through the special mechanism of "sweat". it is literally ingrained in us

by Rare_Code 1 week ago

I don't think anybody is under the impression that running is the only way to increase fitness levels, running is often the default recommendation simply because it's the most accessible. I can run any time with no equipment or gym membership, the same can't be said of cycling or swimming. Walking alone isn't going to build a high level of fitness like running would as any reasonably fit person can walk a long distance without their heart rate elevating by much.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Yeah I think this is a bit of a strawman, who thinks that people who are cycling and swimming intensely and regularly aren't getting cardiovascular fitness from it? Walking is not the same as running for cardio, that's just a bit of denial, but it's better than nothing.

by Individual_Cat 1 week ago

If you have a lot of weight, then sure running won't be kind to your joints. But running is great at keeping your bones dense. Bones need tiny impacts for stimulation.

by Darwinferry 1 week ago

The same can be said about lifting. Start with 80 kg squats and aim for 150 kg squat in a year pushing each rep like death is coming for you and your joints will get wrecked. Lift weights slowly and your joints will be amazing after 5 years. The worst for joints and health generally is either impatience or inactivity.

by Feeneyjanelle 1 week ago

The best training is the one you can do.

by demetrius32 1 week ago

You need to keep running to get the high, if you think it's agony, you're not there yet

by jewell73 1 week ago

Ran my third half Marathon on Sunday. I'm still not there.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I've run 4 (?) halves. For me there is a decent chunk of time that my brain is just... Quiet. Not euphoria, not happiness, just quiet. The runner's high hits immediately after the finish line, and not a step before 🤣

by peggieschmitt 1 week ago

I get the endorphin rush after running, but that's because I typically only run about 5 kilometers each run, so I don't usually hit that 30min threshold until after I've cooled down. That being said I remember training for a 10k and I distinctly recall a day where I was running and the first mile I was cramping and miserable and sore, and by mile two or three I felt fine and by mile four I felt like I could run at that pace for eternity because it felt so effortless. I'd wager that was probably the runner's high.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I have never once felt a "runners high" but I can sure as hell feel the difference if I don't run for a week, it's like withdrawal

by lonzo25 1 week ago

Nah i got to disagree with this. Not everyone's brains are the same, some people just don't get it or find it really hard to activate it.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Yeah maybe there are people that are just immune to it? Sucks to be them i guess, or not, who am i to judge

by jewell73 1 week ago

The runner's high is just a dump of endorphins from your body in response to exercise. But exercise isn't the only thing that can cause it. Eating, sex, drugs, etc can all do it as well. I wouldn't be surprised if less people can feel a runners high due to our brains being constantly flooded by easier sources these days

by Special-Success 1 week ago

I agree with you and it makes me sad. I'm fortunate that I wind up getting the high after a couple miles. That high just gets better and better the further I go. I very rarely meet other runners who get the same experience

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I don't know about this. I was a long distance runner for a long while during school and never experienced runner's high, ever. I get a nice endorphin rush from swimming or strength training but never running. It's weird

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Running used to be fun until people started making fun of how I ran. Now I refuse to do it

by TraditionalCicada 1 week ago

That's awful. Screw them. Run!

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Running isn't just safe for your joints; research indicates it may actually strengthen them.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

To be fair, to each their own - the most important thing is to find yourself an enjoyable activity and stick with it. Having said that, running done correctly combines multiple benefits: - endurance improvenent - resistance training (uphill runs or sprinting) - joint and bone strengthening - one of the fastest calorie burners per hour (aroubd 10x your bodyweight at an easy pace ) It is also pretty easy to start and accessible - you don't need any fancy equipment apart from a pair of shoes. (And some even do it barefoot :p) Any sport done in excess can damage your muscles or joints, you can absolutely wreck your knees on a bicycle or destroy your shoulders with swimming :p

by Anonymous 1 week ago

running is the most natural exercise humans can do. you don't need to go to extremes like marathons, just run a few hundred meters to a few kilometers is enough. don't run on concrete and buy a cheap but decent pair of running shoes. cycling and swimming are nowhere neat as accesible or as cheap, and they can not be practiced everywhere. running is amazing because pretty much anybody can do it unless one is disabled. if you can't afford a decent and cheap pair of running shoes, you definitely can't afford to cycle or go to a swimming pool. swimming in lakes, sea, or rivers is not always practical because of many factors.

by Infinite_Cup981 1 week ago

i love to run but i'm 25 and my knees shouldn't feel like they are blown out for two days after a 6k run i don't trust running anymore

by Anonymous 1 week ago

At the end of the day, the best exercise is the one you enjoy doing

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I'm in my 60's and have been a runner since high school. My joints are still fine so running will not damage you. It's not the only way to get fit but it's definitely one of the best ways. All you need is a pair of running shoes and somewhere to run. Simple and inexpensive. I train for and run a marathon every other year and stay at a level where I can run a half marathon at any time.

by kmarks 1 week ago

If you are actually good at running it's pretty amazing.

by Terrencerowe 1 week ago

Lmao

by jovanny36 1 week ago

If bodily harm is a concern, as it is for many with any number of physical ailments and inconveniences, swimming is gentler on your body than just about anything.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I do think it's so easy to get injured when running but it's also good because it's free and you can do it anywhere, and you can even explore an area while you're at it which is fun

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I prefer biking actually

by Crafty_Read_2673 1 week ago

I absolutely hate running, but runners high is a thing no doubt. If you disagree you just never experienced it because the way to that is atrocious for people like you and me that hate running lol Benefits are that it doesn't need any (expensive) setup and can be done everywhere and it is excellent for your heart and lungs. Downsides as you mentioned joint issues (especially for overweight people) and its not really great if you're trying to lose weight because your fatigue is very high. I always tell people to walk instead of run. Low impact, low fatigue = higher change of sticking to that especially on a diet

by Kohlervalentina 1 week ago

It's really only terrible for your joints if you're fat. You'll be alright if you're a healthy weight.

by Wild-Parsnip4474 1 week ago

lol I run for fun

by Old-Challenge7043 1 week ago

The agony is normal. It does go away. The high is real. It might take years depending on your physical fitness but it will happen.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I love running I've run all my life. I couldn't imagine not running. It's the most natural thing for me to do

by uhessel 1 week ago

I agree that running sucks. I have never enjoyed it but I have tried cycling, biking, walking, etc and none of them come close to running in terms of the gains I have seen with cardio and endurance. It sucks but it really is the best exercise for certain things.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Nobody is saying you need to run to be fit. People are saying it's easier to be fit if you run, and that's entirely logical. I'd also add that being able to run for some distance is an undeniable survival skill, and I don't know a better way to improve stamina. It might not be an "amazing exercise" to you, but I genuinely can't think of a more more relevant for one's health.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

The best exercise is the one that doesn't make you miserable. For me it's hiking, cycling and swimming. But it's important to remember that mental health plays a huge role in this

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Then don't run

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Tell me you've never had a proper runners high without telling me. Also don't just "pound pavement" vary your surfaces. I almost exclusively run on the grass and my lower back and joints have never felt better. Running isn't the end all be all but it absolutely is an amazing form of exercise.

by virgil99 1 week ago

I wish I could run, because it's cheap and you can do it pretty much anywhere, but it's just not for me. I hate the way it makes me feel. I'd much rather swim, bike, or row.

by No_Acanthisitta 1 week ago

I think the only people who act like running is amazing are runners and that's tbe

by Bergnaummeggie 1 week ago

Running isn't all that hard on your joints if you run on the balls of your feet. Most people strike with their heel, and kinda roll the foot to the toes before pushing off. Your ankle, and the calf muscle attached to it, is designed to be the primary shock absorber when you run. When you land on your heel, your knees and hips have to bear a force they're not designed to. That's why so many runners have joint problems. I think it comes from when we started paving roads and sidewalks with concrete. Our feet are designed for soft stuff like dirt and grass, so we added padding to our shoes to compensate for all the added concrete. Problem is, all that padding throws off the equilibrium of your foot, and you naturally end up landing heel first. If you ever decide to try this, get shoes that are flexible and have little to no padding. It feels a bit strange at first, but it's how your leg is naturally designed to work, so it'll start feeling great very quickly.

by Mental_Speed 1 week ago

I loved running when I was younger. I remember that I somehow convinced the running coach to let me join the team, I was about 8 years old. I was the youngest on the team. It didn't last long. I ended up with a knee problem, osgood schlatter disease. I'm not a fan of running anymore.

by Fragrant_Bench 1 week ago

Running is also great if you are not in shape. I did a couch to 5K and the benefits from that alone were amazing. I was so out of shape before. It is just not good for weight loss. People think it burns far more calories than it really does.

by olsonadelia 1 week ago

No average workout burns many calories. Huge misconception. Our bodies are annoyingly efficient.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I did c25k too. I absolutely hated every second of it. To be fair the programme does work though, I did successfully go from couch to 5k in nine weeks.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

To be human is to run. Show me a film without a running scene . . .

by Cultural_Sky 1 week ago

Well, I'm nearing my 40ies, and running has been seen by people around me as something rather risky to practice on a regular basis. I suppose it's great and all, but it seems to me that people are relatively highly aware of possible problems with running.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Definitely an unpopular opinion. There are detriments to any exercise but in terms of general, across the board, transferrable and useful to pretty much any sport as a general foundation for cardio, running is probably the ultimate exercise. Every single sport that involves physical fitness, whether boxing, MMA, Muay Thai, football, tennis, baseball, soccer, basketball, hockey, etc all utilise jogging and sprints as a part of their training. And obviously those that compete in actual running sports like marathons or any Olympic racing or whatever also benefit from it.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

What about running your mouth? Is that good exercise?

by jasen70 1 week ago

Yeah, running isn't my favorite cardio option at this point, but it was a cornerstone of my routine during one the most fitness-centric periods of my life. I enjoy cycling and rowing much more now, but it doesn't have anything to do with thinking less of the benefits of running. To echo others, as long as you are building on realistic goals and starting slowly, running is a great way to exercise and work towards cardio based fitness goals.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

When it comes to workouts, you need some form cardio, but personally, it isn't my main focus. I would rather work on strength, but I still add running to my workout.

by IcyFollowing176 1 week ago

Jumping rope is an effective alternative.

by zprohaska 1 week ago

Rule #1 of zombieland: cardio

by CollectionLogical 1 week ago

I've never heard anyone say you need to be a marathoner to be fit lol.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

To prevent joint point you need muscle built by resistance training. Resistance training should be the primary form of exercise then you play sports. Think of it as an exoskeleton around your wear and tear parts.

by Admirable_Kale 1 week ago

Runners high is truly a thing. I used to run 4K everyday and I remember the moment I experienced it for the first time, it was joy combined with the feeling that I could go forever like a machine. Now I'm older and it's been years since. I try to run but the agony is real, I know that if I pushed through that agony for about 6-8 months, there'd be indescribable joy one day but meh I'm too busy

by rahul73 1 week ago

Using your body doesn't destroy it not using it does

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Blasphemy

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I agree. I am opposite to Mr Goggins. Funny enough, i would happily run for an hour on a soccer pitch, but would not go jog a mile for my damn life.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Firstly walking is not nearly as effective and second biking and swimming aren't nearly as accessible to most of the population

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Running is good for cardio but if you want to stay fit and strong, you have to lift weights too.

by Dear_Locksmith 1 week ago

Agreed, I'm 34 and I just can't find any enjoyment running for 2 or 3 miles and it's not my knees that start to ache but my lower back (past injury of playing football). I prefer biking, less stress on joints and biking for 5-10 miles doesn't seem to feel like it lasts forever as running does

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I have asthma, so running isn't much of an exercise considering I can't breathe after like 2 minutes.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Running, just like any other exercise is just a tool. Everything depends on what your end goal is.

by SwanComfortable858 1 week ago

The runners high is addictive tho - I keep wanting to run more to get the same effect.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Sir it is literally the most fundamental exercise carved into our DNA through millennium of necessity

by Double_Guard 1 week ago

I used to like running, but I kept getting injured and having setbacks. So I decided to do other forms of exercise, like stair climbers, bike riding, hiking... and I haven't been having the joint problems since I switched.

by EnvironmentalTill406 1 week ago

There's alot of debate on if walking is great exercise. It can be a good supplement but it isn't stressful/demanding enough to challenge your cardiovascular system effectively. From an athleticism standpoint running is very important. It's one of our gaits that gives us the most speed in the shortest burst of time.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

It's practise for chasing pickpocketers

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I go through phases with running. I do love it but I have jacked up feet and sometimes it is not worth the pain. I hike, cycle, lift and row though. You can get a workout of similar intensity with all these things.

by phoeger 1 week ago

From the "guy" that says wifi is the greatest invention of all time.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Who is claiming that people need to be a marathoner to be fit??

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Sounds like OP doesn't like running

by SadSandwich6127 1 week ago

I feel like everyone who starts running has this take because they're getting out of their comfort levels.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

You probably have runners knee, meaning your vmo is too weak and outer quad is too dominant, running is pretty good on your joints, especially good for your hips

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I feel like most people hate cardio, especially running lol, so not sure this is unpopular

by Cronindevyn 1 week ago

It hurts the knees quite a bit. Try elliptical.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Try properly using the ergometer, then. That'll kick your ass.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I loved when I had giga cardio and could just run and climb and explore Damn fuk it I'm tired of being a depressed asshole I wanna run again now

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Anyone else have a body type that just doesn't "run" well? My feet are flat, and it just feels like I have no natural ability to run long distances whatsoever. I had to convince my crew coach to let me bike for workouts instead of the 5 mile run. I'd rather bike 100 miles. Better workout, so much easier on my body.

by Ornery_Opposite_7935 1 week ago

Excuses

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I agree, i just do 15-40 second sprints and compound lifts in the gym.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Running on grass then?

by Anonymous 1 week ago

The human body was developed for mainly two kinds of exercise - long distance running and hiking while carrying things less than or equal to our own weight.

by ullrichmaia 1 week ago

It saved my life if I'm being completely honest and opened my eyes to how beautiful the world is around me. My mental needs it just as much as my body nowadays as well.

by jvonrueden 1 week ago

I have never met a single person who believes running is magical exercise. I've never heard anyone even say those words together until now.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

A little trampoline is better

by Anonymous 1 week ago

This sounds like self justification that you hate running. There are plenty of other ways to get cardio but running is and always will be a great form of exercise.

by Sea-Attorney 1 week ago

Calisthenics if you want to hit cardio and build muscle at the same time

by Browndurward 1 week ago

How is 'I don't like running" an unpopular opinion? Just because you're not good at it doesn't mean it's not enjoyable for the rest of us.

by New-Purpose410 1 week ago

If you haven't already try landing on your toes/midfoot instead of your heels. When you land on your heels all the shock that is supposed to be absorbed by your calves goes instead to your knees

by Haunting-Proof-3194 1 week ago

For some reason I just don't enjoy it, but I enjoy walking and I will walk any time. When I work out, I put the treadmill at like 15 incline or higher and speed at 3 and do that for about half hour or more. I'm not running but I certainly am building up a sweat and burn.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

This isn't that unpopular of an opinion

by Ancient-Awareness-24 1 week ago

I know a handful of people who developed injuries from running in their thirties. It does seem like swimming or even hiking is less risky and gives you similar benefits.

by Uschumm 1 week ago

As someone with a bad knee so does a lot of biking, running does have advantages. It burns calories much faster than other forms of cardio

by StreetPurpose 1 week ago

Runners high, doesn't just affect runners....

by Difficult_Sleep1304 1 week ago

Every year I try to replace running. Swimming, stairclimber, 1.5hr hot yoga, yoga, boxing class, spinning class. And every year I try to go for a run after a season of this and can't do an 8min mile for the lungs. After 2 weeks of running my mile time goes down to 6:##. Nothing replaces running.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

My biggest issue with running is that it feels like mental torture more than physical. I don't know if it's my ADHD but I can't relate to all the people here saying it helps relax their mind. I get bored and anxious after 15 minutes.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Lots of people are gonna find out with time that cartilages are not forever. RIP my hip.

by virginiahickle 1 week ago

OP has never actually had runners high.

by Still-Bend 1 week ago

Why would you consider this unpopular?

by BraveTranslator5298 1 week ago

Running is the most effective way to increase endurance and overall cardiovascular health. It burns calories faster than any other exercise, and we maintain a base level of endurance even when we are 50-100lbs overweight, which makes it more accessible to people that are out of shape. The only time I wouldn't recommend running is if you have joint problems, are morbidly obese or have heart/lung issues. Then swimming becomes a better option.

by Treutellavern 1 week ago

Just say you have terrible cardio and weak knees.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

your attempt at making running grueling is weird, doing a few miles at your comfortable pace in your neighborhood is one of the easiest things to do and may i ask, do you do any of the alternatives you listed? because swimming as your method of cardio is definitely more annoying then simply walking out for a small run

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I love running, but I agree that not everyone needs to be a marathoner. There is definitely a limit to what is good for the body. I planned to do a marathon, but after watching so many videos of people doing it and hurting so much afterwards, I decided it wasn't worth it. Also, runners high really is an amazing feeling; but it takes a while to get there. You certainly won't feel it whilst you're training to reach 5k. It's usually once you can start running 5k with no issues, that you start getting that runners high. In my opinion; it is worth it.

by HistoricalSleep 1 week ago

I don't like running at all, but when I do volleyball there's nothing like a few laps to warm up. And when I started playing, I noticed my endurance and speed and concentration go up just because of those 5-10 laps I used to do as a warm up before training. Now, I'm a lazy person, I hate exercising, and I'm trying to incorporate it in a fun way, as I'm getting closer to 40. I wish I loved running tbh, it would be so easy!

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I don't think I could persuade myself to run if a bear was chasing me.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Survivor ship bias. People who run like to to run. People talk about what they do

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Runner's high has been proven to be natural endocannabinoids, not simply adrenaline. Like marijuana, you even get munchies after running. Unlike marijuana, you actually have a reason for them.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Swimming needs a pool/water - not everyone has access to that Biking - doesn't train the cardio vascular system in the same way Running - you got to start slow and also work on your legs to strengthen them. If you are pounding pavement then you are doing it wrong.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Who is pretending that the only way to be fit is by running marathons?

by nicomccullough 1 week ago

Running is the amazing exercise people think it is

by One-Panda 1 week ago

sounds like you havent done enough running. joint damage primarily results from bad form and lack of fitness. your muscles and ligaments arent properly supporting your body thereby forcing your joints to take more load than necessary. Try and run 10k for the very first time and you're almost guaranteed to have a bad time and injure yourself. some peopel also jsut arent able to run effectively due to specific deficits in their anatomy. Humans were born to run. It's are relatively recent sedentary lives that is causing issues. Im primary a cyclist and can pound out the watts and keep my HR in the 160-175 range for quite a long time. My HR at that level while running feels like torture bc my body isnt used to it. It takes time to build activity specific form and endurance but running is hard to trump because not only are you performing, youre also supporting your entire body.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Running only places stress on joints if you have pre-existing issues. Otherwise it is good for your joints for the most part outside at very high mileage runners.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I love running on the gym treadmill with my headphones on. I hate running outside as it's really unpleasant for some reason.

by orion85 1 week ago

It's like that in the beginning but the more you do it the more you enjoy running outside. As long as you have a half scenic place to do it

by osbaldopfanners 1 week ago

I'm the opposite. I find running on a treadmill completely and utterly boring because of how (weirdly) static it is. But running is outside is my jam because I'm literally moving from point A to point B and the scenery is constantly changing.

by EducationalAir 1 week ago

Some folks just aint runners. Thats fine too.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

WebMD: Running/jogging 10 minutes a day lowers your risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by half. Running triggers endorphines which help your mood, mental health, and sleep quality. Studies have shown runners have BETTER knees and lower arthritis vs non runners. Running has been shown to increase your memory. Running improves your immune system and studies have shown runners get sick less often. Sounds fairly amazing to me.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Not to mention running around in traffic when it's busy, breathing in car fumes and slowing things down.

by Kertzmannernest 1 week ago

Yoga, dancing, reps

by Anonymous 1 week ago