why running sucks

[service]

Yo, I'm 15 years old and 136, and I play basketball and soccer good, but I still can't run 2 miles straight. It's hard as hell.

[LiftGirl]

Originally Posted by Firehawk

No, i'm not saying that at all. I'm just saying that people always want what they aren't right? Well, typically anyways. I'm not trying to discourage anyone who is seeking goals, just saying that certain things come more naturally for certain people. Like what Dan has said before, you could lift your ass off, work up to a 500lb dead, then some 300lb dude that's 5'9 could walk up to it without ever training and pick it up like nothin. See what i'm saying?

I know what you mean. I hate the fact that small guys (like 130 lbs, not much bigger than me) can come in and lift twice as much as me.....grrrrr!!! But I don't think I'll be getting to a 500lb dead anytime soon

[etothepii]

To me, running sucks. That's entirely opinion. I run (jog really) infrequently. Just a little now and then to get a break from my stair machine for cardio. I hate it though. I usually throw in some sprints to make my running an interval workout. A couple miles total -- warming up, sprint intervals, cooling down -- that really does me in.

I've got a friend who runs marathons. A light workout for him is 13 miles. I can't even comprehend that. He runs 20 miles on Sundays. UGH! He actually qualified for Boston this year. He had hotel reservations, the whole thing was set. But he pulled his Achellies in training and had to cancel the trip.

[service]

20 miles in one day???????? what is he, a crackhead????? THat's crazy right dere. PEace out.

[.V.]

Originally Posted by service

20 miles in one day???????? what is he, a crackhead????? THat's crazy right dere. PEace out.

Probably just different.

When I am out there struggling with 4 miles or on a big day - 6 miles, sometimes I'll meet a friend who is passing me repeatedly. For him, and easy run is 16-20 miles. Of course this dude does 2.2 mile swims, 32 mile runs, and 112 mile bike rides...it's just all about what you are training for and what you like to do.

[Blaze]

Originally Posted by Maxgain

Yup can not stand it drives me insane have to do sports instead make me forget im running

Me too. I have to be distracted.

[Merrida]

I'm with the "running" vs. "jogging" theory here. I am not a runner, I don't have my clients run, and in fact, often discourage it unless the person is a real runner who has integrated running into their life and loves it.

But, that said, given the choice, if you insist,...SPRINT, run, long strides,....then walk fast (do not jog).....Running (sprinting, long strides, power movements required to RUN fast), are less damaging on the joints. Jogging is a surefire way (in my opinion) to begin the process of degeneration in your joints (including your spine).

[fullcycle]

how do you manage to twist your ankle running, try skating and see how you get on! haha

[midgetcop]

You can twist it quite easily if you don't properly warm-um and stretch. Can't blame that one on the running though.