I don’t have to like it or love it but I can’t continue to hate it. I need to run a 3k in 17:50 for work and even that is hard for me and I hate every second of it. If not for work, I don’t think I would ever choose to run. What really annoys me is that I’m otherwise very fit for a girl. I do calisthenics, backpacking, and can sprint fast but I can’t stand running. I will retch or vomit even after running a 20 min 3k. I know I just need to continue running to improve and in the past I’ve passed in 17:30 but I hate it too much to even think of practicing. Every other exercise can be enjoyable for me to some extent except this. Please help me. I really do wish to be better and think it’s important for overall mental and physical health.

Hi all! As it says in the title. Training for my first half here, and contemplating more races after that! I’ve been advancing over None to Run’s plan for half marathon training, and it’s been going well. At work, by the end of the day I’ll have walked anywhere from 3 to 4 miles just on the job. So that could end up being a big proportion of the miles for the day.

On a day where I might have a 5 or 6 mile run planned, for example, should I consider that time on my feet towards the total distance? So far I’ve been advancing mileage without any issues with injury, but as I keep building, wanted to get some insight into whether I should be considering the time at work as part of my overall mileage for the week so that I don’t inadvertently overdo it. Running isn’t walking, but a lot of sources encourage using walk breaks towards overall mileage on a run, and a friend who trains for marathons recreationally says what counts most towards endurance is just time spent on your feet, regardless of whether at a walking or running pace.

EDIT: consensus so far seems a resounding no! Thanks all!

I’m running my first half marathon on August 16th. Before this training I had only ever ran a 10k a year ago. I’ve been training for about 6 weeks now, but my last 2 long runs have me kind of worrying. I hit 8 miles 2 weeks ago no problem, then this past week stalled out at 7 miles, literally had to stop running. During the week, a normal run for me is 3-5 miles no issues, at a 10min pace.

When I stalled out, It was a lot hotter and humid. I do always run fasted though. For background I’m 33 Male, 250lbs. So I feel I store enough. Am I hitting a wall due to not eating prior? Any tips to keep pushing through?

I’m a VERY new runner. I just finished a super easy run trying to keep my HR under 155-160 (2.1 mi/31:50). I literally couldn’t go slower. My average HR was 165, I walked when it went over 170, breathed almost entirely through my nose, and I could hold a conversation the whole time. Sounds like Zone 2 to me right??

I’m gonna blame this on my Garmin watch for not knowing my physiology, but it thinks my Zone 2 HR is 120-139. That’s a WALK for me sometimes. I have lower BP than average and my resisting HR is about 50, but when I’m up and moving around it’s ~90-110.

If anyone has any input or feedback. Let me know! But for now, I’m finished focusing on “Zone” runs.

I want to discuss a topic a lot of people don’t talk about. That’s learning to be comfortable while being uncomfortable. Now all people talk about is how you are running too hard and need to slow down and how you are better off running too easy than too hard. What i’m here to propose is learning to ride the line. Easy running should be easy and threshold should be done at threshold but some workouts should be done to teach you what it feels like to ride the line of can i hang on or will I die out. Come race day the mental part becomes just as important as the physical and if all you know is how to run easy and threshold you likely won’t push yourself as hard as you could have. Not often but try push a workout see what your body is capable of and what it’s not embrace the discomfort and try to relax while your doing it. The worst feeling after a race is finishing and feeling like you just didn’t try hard enough learn that skill teach your brain what the body is capable of and I promise you will perform better on race day. Use this sparingly and realize you may need more recovery afterwards.
As usual leave any questions and if you are interested in talking more with me about training or coaching reach out.

Hi! I’m a new runner (only started in the winter). I started on the treadmill, and now can run 2 miles without stopping (about an 11 min pace lol I’m not fast). I really want to get better with running outside (I’ve been able to do one mile tops), but something about it is so much mentally harder than the treadmill. Also I know the terrain is different outside but I run at my local boardwalk where it’s all even and that’s still hard for me. I think the mentality of being able to stop whenever outside versus pressing a button to slow down on the treadmill is really what gets me. Can anyone give advice on how to get over that mental hurdle?

A second attempt at trail running and this one was more successful to be honest. I absolutely enjoyed most of it and the best part is that it started raining. Just like that the summer heat was gone and it was chilly and that was amazing. Let me know what you guys think.

Any tips and tricks to heal quickly from what I believe is shin splints. The location of the ice pack is just one of the sections that is painful, goes higher up the side of my leg as well. It's not excruciatingly painful, just a bit irritated and uncomfortable

I’ve recently graduated from C25K. I did my first 5k last Friday and so far have had two run days. I’ve just been doing 5k’s. Not really sure where to go from here. The 5k is still very hard for me. I’m basically giving it my all each time to finish. But my pace is significantly better each time. My first 5k pace was 12:24 and my latest almost dropped a full minute to 11:30. Would appreciate any advice on next steps.

I know I've had bad recovery the past few days and have been sleeping less than 6hrs, so it's clear why my performance was bad today. But I feel absolutely horrible and disappointed, because I was finally seeing steady progress the past 4-5 weeks. I feel like running again tomorrow just to push myself more and see if I can do better, although I know I need to fix my recovery before seeing progress again. I hate feeling like I let myself down. The entire day it's all I've thought of. Running is such an all or nothing sport in my mind ugh.

I’m a high schooler who does sprints and I’m trying to run more distances but I constantly just lack motivation to run. I don’t know what I can do about it. No matter how hard I try it just gets boring. I used to love it but now it just feels burdensome. Any advice?

I learned something kind of funny this week and it had nothing to do with my pace. i finished my little run feeling okay but my shirt felt like it gained five pounds. i honestly laughed because i never thought clothing would become the biggest challenge. i am still sticking with short walk run sessions because they fit my fitness level way better. they also make it easier to convince myself to head out the door. i am trying not to overcomplicate things while i build the habit. there is already enough to learn without making it stressful. i would love to stay comfortable without spending a fortune on gear. i feel like experienced beginners probably figured this out before i did. what breathable fabrics have held up best for y'all and is there a walk run approach you always recommend to someone just getting started?

I'm trying to be more active for the sake of fighting my depression and also just being less of a potatoe in general. Went running for the first time this monday (2.5km, 8 minute pace). I also did some strength workout yesterday. It was nothing crazy, just some squats and push ups, but I can feel the squats in my thighs a lil bit today. I can walk around just fine and even jog lightly without feeling much in my legs. My gut is telling me it's fine and I should go out running today but I'm definitely worried about doing too much too quickly as a beginner so I wanted to get a second opinion

Started running about 2 weeks ago, my first run/5k I literally couldn't wrap my head how people can run this distance withiut stopping.

Started with couch to 5k, completed it. I run REALLY SLOW, so its not tiring, but my brain constantly asks me to stop at the next mark. I have potential, I can easily go 30more mins, legs dont pain, i am not breathing heavy, but my brain keeps making excuses, finding reasons to quit.

How to keep going and not quit?

UNRELATED- I run/jog 5k in exactly 1 hour (no walk breaks, continuous run) i know for most it isn't even running but thats my pace. My heart rate is somewhere between 120-130.
Now that I have completed couch to 5k, should I start couch to 10k at same pace? Or do couch to 5k again and run faster this time?

I have started trying to slowly increase my running mileage but all of a sudden my appetite has completely exploded and I can't even blame hormones this time! What are your tips and tricks to deal with a huge appetite increase from all the running?

It never used to be too big of an issue in the last 7 months I've been running but it just seems to be since last week.

Started running again three weeks ago after having my daughter and basically stopping for 18 months. used to do 5k in about 27 minutes back then but now i'm shuffling along at a pace that feels embarassingly slow (like 8:30/km slow) and still getting out of breath. everything i read says 'slow down even more' and i have been but honestly it does not feel like exercise at that pace; it just feels like a slow commute with more sweating. is that normal? did anyone actually get faster by running at a pace that barely registers as effort? (also the canal towpath near the station is pure mud right now which is not helping my mood about it.)

I have been working for the past few months to improve my cardio with one of my goals being to run a 10k. I am very proud that I was able to complete a 5k without having to stop or walk today! 🥳 It was about 2:00 in the afternoon. The heat and the hills made it a little challenging but I didn't feel out of breath or winded. I am 100% positive my heart rate zones are incorrect, but I don't know what to change them to so I left them be. I would guess this was closer to zone 3. I couldn't have held a conversation but I wasn't dying or having to power through.

I have been riding my bicycle to work four days a week (10miles/16km round trip) to try and build up my cardio health. I am also trying to get at least 2 runs in a week on top of strength training 4 days a week.

I am 35 years old and have just started improving my fitness since January this year. Any advice to help me prepare for a "casual" triathlon in September? It's a non competitive 2mile(3.22km) Kayak, 8mile(12.87km) Bicycle, and then 5k Run.

Hi everyone, I've just run my second 10k ever for training ready for my half marathon in October (only started running in March). However, I have a constant struggle with my heart feeling like its going to come out of my chest even at an easy pace for me (been jeffing as well at 2:10min run and 55sec walk), I have got asthma but that is well controlled. I ran 10k yesterday and then after cooling down and sitting for a while before a shower, I got out and felt like I was really about to collapse.

I drink plenty of fluids with electrolytes and ensure I fuel properly.

Has anyone any tips?

23M started doing something healthy for the first time in my life.
Initially I dealt with hamstring soreness and all- but that is not too big of an issue- currently my hip joint of left side and upper hip of right side and both knees are paining with each run.

What should I do? Is it normal for new runners? And what resources would you recommend for better training and guidance.

Thanks for the help.

I just got back into running. I used to run half marathons 20 years ago and never had this happen and I was just wondering if what I experienced was a runner's high. So a great feeling while running was building up then kind of peaked, and then totally disappeared. I was so confused. Was that a runner's high?

I'm a heavier runner (195lbs/5"7/M) and recently ran a HM in 2.5 hours with 6 months of training. I typically do easy run distances of 5-12K (<150bpm) and am in my "off-season" for the next 6 months, focusing on weight loss and getting strong in the gym, before doing a HM training phase.

One of my challenges is my spm is on average only 150-155 spm, and I have a desire to run faster and more efficient this season rather than getting comfy with distance - and get my spm to 160-165 average.

With that said would doing a 5K program be advisable? PB is 33 minutes and hoping to get to sub-30. And how would this translate to my next HM? Thanks

hi! so i’ve been running for a year and 4 months now and i am a really slow runner. something i have noticed while running is that my legs get tired way faster than my heart rate.

after like 10 minutes of running my legs (my calves specifically) get sore and tired and my joints might hurt a little after 20-30 minutes. i still keep going but i sometimes take a few breaks if i am doing a long run.

for reference my last easy 5k run was done in 50 minutes at a comfortable pace for me

so i’m just wondering why my calves hurt so early in and what ways could i help prevent calve and sometimes joint pain?

I've been trying to get long runs in on a Sunday morning, but the first 2/3km are just my body waking up and it's really heavy going. How do you guys get your body going for a morning run?

I see lots of people running on a morning and I tip my hat to them!

I wake up for the gym around 5am and manage that fine, but running is a different story. I usually run after work, around 4/5 hours after eating and find it to be a sweet spot to not be full of food, but to have the energy to run.