I hate running. I'd quite like to like it because it does seem nice to be outside in the fresh air, but I really don't enjoy it, and it brings back bad memories of being forced to do cross country running at school in terrible weather. I do enjoy other cardio though, so I don't think it matters. Also it would be much harder for me to get outside consistently (apart from Covid19, kids etc) and much easier for me to go to my gym in the basement and get on my peloton. But about the knees and leg troubles - I read an interesting article recently which I will try to find that said that it is unlikely that running does damage your knees, and may actually be beneficial.

It's interesting but almost all the people I know who ran when they were young (teens/early 20s) all developed some kind of knee/leg problems by their mid 30s and had to ramp it down, while almost all the people I know who are avid runners at a more advanced age didn't develop the habit till at least early/mid 30s.

Running is the most boring thing I can think of. Used to run, do 10k's and 5k's. It is just so dull.

I play tennis as my main exercise.

I love running for my mental health and about once a week will go out for a 10-miler, but think it is a terrible use of time for getting into shape. It is truly just a method for me to listen to an audiobook and be on my own for a bit.

Strength training is the best use of time, which I do four days a week. (Or did pre-quarantine; now I'm muddling my way through). Swimming is great also.

Run on grass

I think it takes time for your body to adapt to running. When I first started running in my early 30’s my body hurt for 6 solid months. But I loved it so I stuck with it and eventually it stopped hurting. Losing weight also helped stop the pain (I was overweight when I first started running. Running helped me lose and keep off about 25lbs).

If you don’t love running (or at least if can’t stop hating it), don’t do it. Plenty of other workouts out there.

My knees aren’t the best either but I’ve been pleasantly surprised dropping a further 10 pounds has resulted in a lot less knee pain, not to mention less morning aches. I’m in my early 40’s.

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Anonymous wrote:I don't run unless someone is chasing me, or my kids or dog are running into the street.

Physical therapists have told me running is one of the worst things people can do to their body. High impact on the joints and all.

I swim, dance and do yoga.

That is interesting. Most of my friends that are in excellent shape are outdoor runners. I have a family friend that had to stop in her 40's and switch to swimming b/c she killed her knees.

I'm in excellent shape and have never run more than a block since high school gym.

I HATE running. Right now I am doing yoga and HIIT videos. Pre-covid, I enjoyed kickboxing and swimming.

I walk, do yoga and lift weights.

I hate it. In the gym I do the stationary bike (with music), weight circuits, and sometimes rowing. I've done yoga, and in the summer I swim. Swimming is my favorite. I also dance and would like to get back to ice skating at some point. I walk a lot as well.

Anonymous wrote:I don't run unless someone is chasing me, or my kids or dog are running into the street.

Physical therapists have told me running is one of the worst things people can do to their body. High impact on the joints and all.

I swim, dance and do yoga.

That is interesting. Most of my friends that are in excellent shape are outdoor runners. I have a family friend that had to stop in her 40's and switch to swimming b/c she killed her knees.

56. Hate it. Kills my knees and shins. I do HIIT instead. Gets me breathing hard, elevates pulse rate.

I don't run unless someone is chasing me, or my kids or dog are running into the street.

Physical therapists have told me running is one of the worst things people can do to their body. High impact on the joints and all.

I swim, dance and do yoga.

OP- Forgot to add .. I am also decent at it.. had a really fast mile time when I was young, one of the fastest in my school. Not sure why I struggle so much.. it doesn't seem normal.

I have tried to love running but I cannot get into it. It's really hard on my knees and I am only in my 30's! I feel like I can't even walk and I am injured the next day if I jog/walk 2-3 miles. (I mean can hardly walk up stairs the next day!!! doing couch to 5k) but I have no issue doing a killer barre or spin class! Is running just really hard on some people's bodies? More than others?