Choosing your run style is what will create a better space for you when you get into the zone. I don’t particularly like running long distance and so I don’t force myself to in order to get results, I have found that as I have gotten older, I prefer short burst of speed vs long distance & it works for me because I am able to do it, see results and it challenges me. I will be the first person to raise my hand and admit that I am not a huge cardio fan , BUT it doesn’t mean I don’t implement in my workouts, I have to, so I do but I find ways to do it that keep me on my toes, make it more fun and challenging and gives me a reason to continue to utilize it in my workouts.
The point I am trying to get across is, running can be done in different ways, different variations and on different terrains. For those of you who LOVE running for longer periods of time, do it, and for those of you who hate running and would much rather run shorter periods of time, DO IT! because regardless of what style who you choose, it will show results. If you want to challenge yourself, add in hills, or intervals or resisted running. Not saying that it will change your mind about cardio or running but it can make it a lot easier on you when you find a running style that serves you best.
I mentioned my kind of running is sprints .. and I also enjoy interval running and resisted running when I am feeling up to the challenge. What is your favorite type of running style? and if I didn’t list it, feel free to add it in the comments!
Fitness WonderWoman,
Shay-lon
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I really love interval training as it enhances my endurance. However, as my dream is to run a marathon one day, I include long-distance training that “helps” me to see how many klm I can manage to run. I really like your post!
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Hey! thank you so much for sharing this with me and yes, I will definitely check out your blog! I could never run a marathon, sounds like death to me! hah but I commend those who have and will! because it is a different type of athlete and endurance.
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I’m the opposite of you but I agree with you completely. For years I tried to do the disciplined hard run before work thing and thought a runners high was just about not running anymore. Slowing it down and going for distance has changed it all for me. And I do some speed work but I hate it! Training for longer raced makes it a necessity though!
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