There you go; I said it, and I refuse to believe I am the only one.
A few months ago, I could run maybe 2kms without stopping after trying to build up to a good distance through vigorous, regimented sessions almost daily. I'd run as far as I could, walk for 100 steps and then start running again. I've long admired people who can run long distances without stopping and often wished I was able to, but I'm tired of it. Running, unlike many others, does not relax me. I do not get the 'runners high' that I've heard people report, and I don't feel invigorated afterwards, (and not because I was unfit). Running did not leave me sore and I did not struggle through extreme breathlessness after the first 500 metres, it was just never fun. I love to dance, I enjoy boot camp style training, I could walk for hours and I feel great after a weights session, but running? Nope. Hate it! I truly feel my body was not made to run, it just doesn't feel natural, for me.
So there we go, I'm a woman who cares a lot about her fitness, but hates to run.
That being said, I do still sit there in awe of people who can, and enjoy, running kilometres on end several times a week.
Do you run? Do you love it?
Or do you hate it like me?
Or do you hate it like me?
Do you hate it and keep doing it anyway to improve fitness?
Would love to hear your stories on running...
Stay well,
Nat x
Nat x
