Good thing about running: Watching good looking half naked men play volleyball
Bad thing about running: Getting lost and running much further than you intended to
Good thing about running: Being able to say things like “oh yes, when I was out running yesterday I saw some fit men playing volleyball / killed a seagull / managed to climb a mountain in the process”
Bad thing about running: That awful feeling that, secretly, people are sniggering at you as you gullumph by at 2mph wheezing like… well, like the overweight lump you are.
Good thing about running: The people passing you not knowing whether you’ve run 20 miles or 20 metres. You know you’ve only done 20m but the red face, sweat and panting tells everyone else that you’ve jogged, nay, sprinted, a marathon.
Bad thing about running: Blisters
Good thing about running: Having a cigarette and glass of wine afterwards
Bad thing about running: Having knots the size of tennis balls in your calves. Plus a crippling pain in your shins
Bad thing about running: Having to do it all again on Thursday
Been debating a morning run recently. Haven’t actually got round to it, as it always seems like a better idea at 10:30pm when I’m tucked up in bed and a little bit tipsy, than at 8:30am when I’m in a position to actually do something.
First and foremost, nobody is sniggering at you. You don’t get judged for trying to take care of yourself. It’s something to admire, actually. Christ, I hate running. But what’s the alternative?
I know that, in reality, the people I pass couldn’t care less about who I am or what I look like. The fact is, it just *feels* like they do. Running is a form of torture but it’s the best way to burn those damn calories.
well done! I did my running in the gym so it’s slightly better….but I do have to contend with the stupid gym instructors who are HELL. What is the point in them? I think they’re just there to annoy me.
I thought about going to the gym but the only problem with that is I can’t run away. At least if I’m out in the open air I can get away from everyone else. Plus there’s the added bonus of being able to run by the lake which is just… stunning.
I’ve been running since the mid 1980s (you’d think I’d have got there by now). I love running. Don’t go to the gym – especially as you live in such a beautiful country (I remember the last time I worked in Switzerland running in the woods – pure bliss). You WILL find it easier in time – like everything, practice makes perfect, and no-one is judging you, except the people who secretly think they should be doing it too.
You’re right, it will get easier with practice. Last time I went on a running kick, I found that I was actually starting to enjoy it and actually went out *on my own* just because I could. I look forward to those days again (although with autumn/winter drawing in I’m not looking forward to the cold and snow!). I just have to *make* myself go I suppose.
I run around my local park, with all the other crazy running types. They all run faster, harder and longer than me, but right now I don’t care – all i care about it getting round once.
However, i’m now spending money on running gear, I need a holder for my iPhone – I have to have music while i run and it gets a little slippy holding it in my hand!
Luckily my rugby shorts have pockets so my ipod fits very nicely in there. At the moment they all run faster, harder and longer but soon, they won’t – you’ll be up there with them!
Been debating a morning run recently. Haven’t actually got round to it, as it always seems like a better idea at 10:30pm when I’m tucked up in bed and a little bit tipsy, than at 8:30am when I’m in a position to actually do something.
I made myself go. MADE myself.
Feel ok. A bit sore, but ok. Make yourself. Do it in the afternoon so you can say things like “if I go for this run, I can have wine when I get back”.
That’s why I don’t make it a practice of running
I’m with Sarah. Running (voluntarily) is just crazy talk.
Crazy talk but desperate times call for desperate measures!
Another reason you’re smarter than me. However, if I want to lose this spare tire factory ’round my waist, I’ve got to do something…
First and foremost, nobody is sniggering at you. You don’t get judged for trying to take care of yourself. It’s something to admire, actually. Christ, I hate running. But what’s the alternative?
I know that, in reality, the people I pass couldn’t care less about who I am or what I look like. The fact is, it just *feels* like they do. Running is a form of torture but it’s the best way to burn those damn calories.
well done! I did my running in the gym so it’s slightly better….but I do have to contend with the stupid gym instructors who are HELL. What is the point in them? I think they’re just there to annoy me.
I thought about going to the gym but the only problem with that is I can’t run away. At least if I’m out in the open air I can get away from everyone else. Plus there’s the added bonus of being able to run by the lake which is just… stunning.
I’ve been running since the mid 1980s (you’d think I’d have got there by now). I love running. Don’t go to the gym – especially as you live in such a beautiful country (I remember the last time I worked in Switzerland running in the woods – pure bliss). You WILL find it easier in time – like everything, practice makes perfect, and no-one is judging you, except the people who secretly think they should be doing it too.
What wise words! Thank you.
You’re right, it will get easier with practice. Last time I went on a running kick, I found that I was actually starting to enjoy it and actually went out *on my own* just because I could. I look forward to those days again (although with autumn/winter drawing in I’m not looking forward to the cold and snow!). I just have to *make* myself go I suppose.
I run around my local park, with all the other crazy running types. They all run faster, harder and longer than me, but right now I don’t care – all i care about it getting round once.
However, i’m now spending money on running gear, I need a holder for my iPhone – I have to have music while i run and it gets a little slippy holding it in my hand!
Luckily my rugby shorts have pockets so my ipod fits very nicely in there. At the moment they all run faster, harder and longer but soon, they won’t – you’ll be up there with them!
Hey, at least I went. When I talked to you earlier in the day, I was seriously considering wimping out.
I know, but I’m glad it made it onto the blog!
Sounds to me like the bad out weighs the good. I will stick to walking, than-you.
I’m seriously considering doing the same
No, must run. Must. Maybe not today though. Maybe tomorrow.