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> I noticed something around this point. Each run was well within my skill level. I was supposed to go at my all day pace. > After each run I started to feel a
by justusthane 3y ago
> I noticed something around this point. Each run was well within my skill level. I was supposed to go at my all day pace.
> After each run I started to feel accomplished, and because I hadn’t exceeded my ability, I always felt like I could do more.
> I really started looking forward to my runs because I knew it wasn’t going to be miserable. It felt like I was checking something off the list. It felt great.
This is really important if you’re starting to run. I always thought I hated running. On the occasion I would go for a run, I would go out and do a couple of kilometers as fast as I could and felt miserable.
It turns out I didn’t hate running, I was just doing it wrong. Start easy. Like, really easy. About 80% of your running should be at a pace you can maintain comfortable conversation at without huffing and puffing.
- aledalgrande 3y agoTurns out this is how olympic athletes do as well. They run *a lot* of kms slow (at least their slow pace, that to us mortals looks very fast) and few fast. Look for the book called 80/20 running if you wanna go deep
- throwaway22032 3y agoYes. The same is true of any athletic pursuit. You have to build the habit first. Want to strength train? Go and do a bench press. It doesn't matter the weight. It could be just the bar. Just learn the technique. Don't overdo it, you will be sore. Keep it fun. Next week you can try more. In fact, the same may be true of many things.