toomanypancakesMar 5

My stupid rule is worth it

https://piefed.world/c/onehundredninetysix/p/925609/my-stupid-rule-is-worth-it

Show threadceenoteMar 5
Walks are nice for unwinding. Now, running, THAT shit dumb.
Show threadashenone
I took up running for a while. “Runners high” is a very misleading term because the only thing that feels good about running is being done running
Mar 5 at 11:38pmWeb
Show threadMacMar 6

My whole life I’ve wanted to be a runner but goddamn… Running is ass.

Maybe one day I’ll commit. Doubtful.

Show threadashenoneMar 6
At least with cycling you get somewhere. I know this will be unpopular but I prefer running on a treadmill. I can set my pace and get lost in an audiobook.
Show threadNigelFrobisherMar 6
So true, it’s mostly in your glutes.
Show threadSimulation6Mar 6
Cycling is much easier on the knees also.
Show threadembed_meMar 6
All runners are masochists to some degree.
Show threadZaphodMar 6
Then you’ve never truly had a runners high. When I was occasionally running while I in my teens, I’ve had a feeling once or twice where you feel like you’re flying and feel like you can go on forever. That’s what “Runner’s high” is I believe
Show threadddittyMar 6
Yeah it’s an amazing feeling it happens when your body switches energy sources so you go from feeling tired to feeling completely rejuvenated in an instant
Show threaddangercakeMar 6
That’s why you bring a spliff with you 😎
Show threadgreedytacothiefMar 6
Once you get into it you get pretty addicted to it. Like I feel guilty if I haven’t run in a couple days. And running after a stressful day of work is like magic for making the tension go away. In the summer my runs are also trail runs so that makes it a lot better.
Show threadPiratMar 6
I ran 3 miles a day for 3 months trying to get that addiction. I hated every minute of it. Finally gave it up.
Show threadgreedytacothiefMar 7
Every day?! I’m not a huge fan of streak running. I’ve only done 2 6 mile runs this week and they both felt pretty good. First one was more a decompression run, my heart rate was too high. Second was a proper zone 2 workout and I actually feel like I have more energy afterwards.