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I'm with you here. I've struggled for years trying to "get past the pain". I'm an extremely terrible runner For context, I'm physically skinny at 5'10", 135-14
by irjustin 2y ago
I'm with you here. I've struggled for years trying to "get past the pain". I'm an extremely terrible runner
For context, I'm physically skinny at 5'10", 135-140 lbs. I trained to run a 5km in 40 minutes. Walking would have been faster, but I promised myself to maintain runners form the whole time which is more draining going slow.
Tried out doors, treadmills, air conditioning, music, youtube, basic programs, running guides, etc etc. Watching video game streams generally helps my mind best from how painful, annoying and how much I want to stop doing what I'm doing right at the moment. And this moving at 6.5 km/hr for 25 minutes. If I had a break in my routine, it takes me about 4-5 weeks to work up to at 3-4x/week.
It's all terrible.
I have high blood pressure so exercise is a requirement for me. I'll keep doing it regardless.
- voisin 2y agoHave you tried Zone 2 training (referring to staying in the 60-70% of maximum heart rate zone)? Even though you are going slowly you might be in a high HR zone which makes it unenjoyable.