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Re: Love/Hate Relationship with Running

ramberg — Wed, 21 May 2008 01:22:31 GMT

Hello, fellow runners!

I hate that I didn't run all winter due to the cold and bad roads.

I love that I've finally 'got back on that old bicycle' and am putting the miles under my shoes.

I hate that I can't run without walking again for portions.

I love that I realize it will take some time for my body to adjust back to form......maybe I won't get injured if I'm smart enough about it!

I hate the look of my legs and butt since I quit running last fall.

I love the anticipation of a healthier, leaner body once again!

Re: Love/Hate Relationship with Running

peteyfisk — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:24:58 GMT

I love telling people that I run.

I love finishing a 5K.

I hate that it's hard for me to run outside.

I hate that I have yet to feel that runner's high...I think it might be a lie

I love that eventually my legs won't look so yucky.

Re: Love/Hate Relationship with Running

Maooose — Wed, 14 May 2008 02:33:19 GMT

I haven't seen the commerical either since we don't have TV but here is my love/hate list.

I love being able to say that I got my run done for the day.

I hate when I wait til the end of the day to try to run and then don't get to for some reason. (Usually this is just pure laziness on my part!)

I love being able to say I made it though my run without any extra walking times.

I hate side stitches!

I love the fact that my son thinks it is cool that I am training to do a 5K.

I hate running in the middle of the day in the heat. (Not that it gets that hot right now but cool mornings are better!)

I love the fact I can run for 5 or 8 or 20 minutes and don't think I am going to die!

Re: Love/Hate Relationship with Running

juststarted — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:14:55 GMT

You all have some good ones!!

One I forgot....

I love the people I have met running at work, in my neighborhood, at my running store and on Cool Running

I second the convenience factor. I love that you can run anywhere, anytime.

Re: Love/Hate Relationship with Running

Eco13 — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:10:07 GMT

This is a fun thread. Now let me try...

I love being able to finish a run without taking a walk break.

I hate feeling like I'll never catch my breath.

I love the surprise in people's voices when they hear that I've run a race.

I hate getting running advice from people who have never run in their lives.

I love the way my legs look now.

I hate the way my legs HURT now.

Re: Love/Hate Relationship with Running

sster — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:00:27 GMT

Boy is this the thread for me...

I love how I feel after a run, accomplished and like my lungs can take in twice as much air as they could before the run.

I love what it's doing for my calves and butt.

I love that it's free aside from the shoes and that I can do it anywhere, anytime. For someone without much discipline this is a help.

I hate feeling discouraged for going so slowly.

I hate fighting my failure demons when it gets hard.

I love triumphing over my failure demons when my alarm goes off to tell me the run is finished

Re: Love/Hate Relationship with Running

PudgeyRunner — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:07:03 GMT

I actually don't have a TV so I haven't seen the commercial. Funny the only thing I ever wish I could watch are the commercials I hear about

Anyway....

I love the sense of accomplishment after a tough run.

I love watching myself get faster and go farther than I ever thought I could.

I love the look on my ones friends face when she asks how far I've run.

I hate the Georgia summer heat.

I hate the smell of my laundry these days.

Re: Love/Hate Relationship with Running

feelingyounger — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:48:34 GMT

I love running on 60 degree sunny days.

I love running when one of my favorite running songs starts playing on my ipod.

I hate running in January in Michigan, when the wind burns your face and the best part of the run is the hot shower when you get back home.

Re: Love/Hate Relationship with Running

shertz — Mon, 12 May 2008 23:52:58 GMT

I love the "high" after a good, hard run.

I love zoning out during a nice long run.

I love meeting other runner during a race.

I hate injuries!

I hate running when I don't have time and feel squeezed.

I hate the first 2 miles.

Re: Love/Hate Relationship with Running

dougnl — Mon, 12 May 2008 20:17:14 GMT

I love the feeling I get about 15 minutes into a good run. I zen out.

I hate being injured and running in snowstorms.