Running makes me happy 💃💃💃

boptillyoudrop49Graduate•2 years ago•

Back from my run this morning. Thought the blossoms reflecting in the water were so pretty. During my run I was thinking although most people take up running for physical reasons like getting fit or losing weight the benefit I notice the most is how much happier I am.

I've been wondering why that is. During the c25k I think it has a lot to do with a sense of achievement but post grad you're not constantly making noticable improvement yet it still makes you happier. For me I know I love the peace and quiet of running in the early mornings. I switch my music off after about 10 min and enjoy the quiet. It is nice to be out in nature and when the air is a bit fresher. I am wondering if it is having this quiet me time which is the main thing or if it is more the result of exercise. I have always done some exercise class or other and walked alot but since taking up running I do really notice a change for the better. Running make you happy too?😊

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davelinksGraduate

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2 years ago

Have been feeling nauseous when doing the odd sprint lately, so is a trial, have never usually eaten anything much before running, so trying to put finger on it.

Couldn't live on just a yogurt for breakfast bop! I'm a big hungry fella! haha😁 But then it could have been due my reflux condition, for which I usually control with meds, but hadn't taken it before that run and felt dispepsia, a burning feeling in the stomach earlier in the run, then had the sick problem at the end when racing someone over the line. Which was a photo finish btw😁💪

Don't think the low feeling is anything to do with running 2 days in a row. I only did about 3k 28mins with Sue on her c25k w8 run, so nothing too heavy for me.. no, don't usually do back to back runs!

I really noticed how much easier the run felt this morning, and was good, so maybe I need more fuel in the belly for running, we will see!😊

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Als_mumGraduate

in reply to boptillyoudrop49

2 years ago

That had occurred to me too. Rather than being tipped out on to a cross country course which most of us walked anyway until we sighted our teachers coming round a corner, if over a term we had been introduced to a course like this, it could have made all the difference. I teach (not PE, you will be relieved to hear), and when I think back on how it was done, I'm horrified. I'd never dream of doing the equivalent in my subject.

However, I know my PE colleagues are very hot on fitness and I also know that they have a huge amount to cram into the PE curriculum, not just running. Maybe there's an opening for a C25K club as an extra-curricular activity, with former "couldn't do that if you paid me" figures like me helping to lead it? Might just work.

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heavyhorseGraduate

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2 years ago

my main memories of school PE were the ones of being the last person to be chosen to join the two teams for whichever competitive team games we were going to do. I have rubbish coordination with balls and no competitive motivation, therefore spent PE lessons avoiding the ball and looking like I didn't care. I remember the shock on the teachers face when she first saw me swim, she had clearly written me off as useless and got a shock I was super fit from club swimming and being out with horses and dogs all the time but they never noticed as they only saw the kids who were good at hockey or basketball...very demotivating for a child and enough to put them off exercise for life. I think its a bit better nowadays but simple non competitive programmes like C25k and classes like zumba fitness or similar would be more motivating for the non 'sporty' type with team sports playing a part for the ones who enjoy them.

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OldWheezerGraduate

2 years ago

Lovely photo and true words. Running definitely makes me feel good arguably more often after the run! Those that say you must be mad to run are more than likely partially true, but it's good. I enjoy running through the local woods/loch and have even taken to a route where I'm less likely to see people just to have some time to think. Truly unsociable but it works for me.

We live in such a beautiful part of the country and the trail run is only a warm up away from the house which has probably contributed to my continued running. Taking the dog for a walk used to be a chore but she quite happily trots along in front of me.

Some people have commented on running at school and our schools have recently introduced a walk/run a mile at the start of the school day. The idea is to increase their health and wellbeing but also to maximise attainment levels. I didn't know I could run but if this was done when I was at school You never know I may have been a lifelong runner.

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