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> don't listen to people telling you that you need a regular schedule that you stick to, no matter what. You will never keep that up for long... I've been runn

by wazoox 4y ago

> don't listen to people telling you that you need a regular schedule that you stick to, no matter what. You will never keep that up for long... I've been running 6 days a week for 15 years now. What works for you may not work for other, and vice-versa. I definitely hated running for most of my life, and despised sport in general, but sticking to a routine definitely was the right solution for me.

AlbertCory 4y ago
- andscoop 4y ago
  This comment reads antagonistic and oppositional. I don’t think you should have a monopoly on advice just because you’ve been doing something for longer.
  - AlbertCory 4y ago
    You're so sensitive. He was oppositional first. Anyone can keep something up for a while. Eventually it builds up. In the case of running, you get knee problems, foot problems, and shin splints. If I only had a dime for everyone who's said, "You're lucky. I can't run anymore!" I'd have, well, several dollars. You're right, I don't have a monopoly. Go ahead and offer your own. Do you have some?
    - andscoop 4y ago
      My advice is to not take things too personally.
schwartzworld 4y ago
Running is an exercise that is only easy to enjoy if you reach and maintain a certain level of conditioning. If I run once a week or less, I'd never get in the zone, but once I am regularly running 20+ miles per week, I can start to actually like the way it feels. 6 days a week is a lot for most people, but I'm glad it works for you. For me, it's easier to think of it in terms of miles per week. I can't commit to 6 days, but I can commit to 15 or 20 miles.
- AlbertCory 4y ago
  I hadn't really thought about "reaching and maintaining a certain level of conditioning" but that's probably true. I guess I reached that a long time ago. I've been on a 3-mile plateau for decades now with no desire to run any farther. I definitely don't feel like just running is enough, so alternating cardio and strength works better for me. YMMV.

by wazoox 4y ago

AlbertCory 4y ago

andscoop 4y ago
This comment reads antagonistic and oppositional. I don’t think you should have a monopoly on advice just because you’ve been doing something for longer.
- AlbertCory 4y ago
  You're so sensitive. He was oppositional first. Anyone can keep something up for a while. Eventually it builds up. In the case of running, you get knee problems, foot problems, and shin splints. If I only had a dime for everyone who's said, "You're lucky. I can't run anymore!" I'd have, well, several dollars. You're right, I don't have a monopoly. Go ahead and offer your own. Do you have some?
  - andscoop 4y ago
    My advice is to not take things too personally.

schwartzworld 4y ago

Running is an exercise that is only easy to enjoy if you reach and maintain a certain level of conditioning. If I run once a week or less, I'd never get in the zone, but once I am regularly running 20+ miles per week, I can start to actually like the way it feels. 6 days a week is a lot for most people, but I'm glad it works for you. For me, it's easier to think of it in terms of miles per week. I can't commit to 6 days, but I can commit to 15 or 20 miles.

AlbertCory 4y ago
I hadn't really thought about "reaching and maintaining a certain level of conditioning" but that's probably true. I guess I reached that a long time ago. I've been on a 3-mile plateau for decades now with no desire to run any farther. I definitely don't feel like just running is enough, so alternating cardio and strength works better for me. YMMV.