Then you've never truly had a runners high. When I was occasionally running while I in my teens, I've had a feeling once or twice where you feel like you're flying and feel like you can go on forever. That's what "Runner's high" is I believe
Yeah it's an amazing feeling it happens when your body switches energy sources so you go from feeling tired to feeling completely rejuvenated in an instant
Once you get into it you get pretty addicted to it. Like I feel guilty if I haven't run in a couple days. And running after a stressful day of work is like magic for making the tension go away. In the summer my runs are also trail runs so that makes it a lot better.
Every day?! I'm not a huge fan of streak running. I've only done 2 6 mile runs this week and they both felt pretty good. First one was more a decompression run, my heart rate was too high. Second was a proper zone 2 workout and I actually feel like I have more energy afterwards.
I am not an extrovert, but I try to say hello or good morning to people I encounter. After the second or third encounter many people say hello back, but some continue looking at me like I have 3 nostrils.
If you are hiking you greet everyone (unless they are in a group, then you only greet once).
If you are on a walk you give a barely perceptible nod of acknowledgement.
Then there are days when the dog has to sniff every third blade of grass...inevitably, this happens when you're short on time and trying to do a quick walk...
And then there's rain, snow, extreme cold, extreme heat....yeah walking a dog has it all!
I prefer birds. I can train them to go to the stick mounted over a garbage bin to poop, and I can still harness them up and take them out to fly around.
31 Comments
ceenote@lemmy.world · 29 pts · 177d
Walks are nice for unwinding. Now, running, THAT shit dumb.
ashenone@lemmy.ml · 23 pts · 177d
I took up running for a while. "Runners high" is a very misleading term because the only thing that feels good about running is being done running
Mac@mander.xyz · 9 pts · 177d
My whole life I've wanted to be a runner but goddamn... Running is ass.
Maybe one day I'll commit. Doubtful.
Cycling is much more enjoyable.
ashenone@lemmy.ml · 7 pts · 177d
At least with cycling you get somewhere.
I know this will be unpopular but I prefer running on a treadmill. I can set my pace and get lost in an audiobook.
Simulation6@sopuli.xyz · 5 pts · 177d
Cycling is much easier on the knees also.
NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 177d
So true, it’s mostly in your glutes.
Zaphod@discuss.tchncs.de · 6 pts · 177d
Then you've never truly had a runners high. When I was occasionally running while I in my teens, I've had a feeling once or twice where you feel like you're flying and feel like you can go on forever. That's what "Runner's high" is I believe
dditty@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 177d
Yeah it's an amazing feeling it happens when your body switches energy sources so you go from feeling tired to feeling completely rejuvenated in an instant
dangercake@feddit.uk · 5 pts · 177d
That's why you bring a spliff with you 😎
embed_me@programming.dev · 4 pts · 177d
All runners are masochists to some degree.
greedytacothief@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 177d
Once you get into it you get pretty addicted to it. Like I feel guilty if I haven't run in a couple days. And running after a stressful day of work is like magic for making the tension go away. In the summer my runs are also trail runs so that makes it a lot better.
Pirat@lemmy.org · 2 pts · 176d
I ran 3 miles a day for 3 months trying to get that addiction. I hated every minute of it. Finally gave it up.
greedytacothief@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 176d
Every day?! I'm not a huge fan of streak running. I've only done 2 6 mile runs this week and they both felt pretty good. First one was more a decompression run, my heart rate was too high. Second was a proper zone 2 workout and I actually feel like I have more energy afterwards.
morto@piefed.social · 18 pts · 177d
Random overly extrovert person walks by and waves at you. What will you do?
chiliedogg@lemmy.world · 29 pts · 177d
Rolls initiatve
Unbecredible@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 177d
They came from behind, it's a surprise round.
Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de · 18 pts · 177d
Living in Germany: recoiling in mortified terror and someday telling my grand kids this astounding tale that happened to me once.
lime@feddit.nu · 6 pts · 177d
stab
RedSnt@feddit.dk · 6 pts · 177d
This is why I bicycle, it shortens the awkward interactions dramatically.
Simulation6@sopuli.xyz · 3 pts · 177d
I am not an extrovert, but I try to say hello or good morning to people I encounter. After the second or third encounter many people say hello back, but some continue looking at me like I have 3 nostrils.
anton@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 177d
If you are hiking you greet everyone (unless they are in a group, then you only greet once).
If you are on a walk you give a barely perceptible nod of acknowledgement.
limelight79@lemmy.world · 17 pts · 177d
Get a dog, the walks become mandatory.
Then there are days when the dog has to sniff every third blade of grass...inevitably, this happens when you're short on time and trying to do a quick walk...
And then there's rain, snow, extreme cold, extreme heat....yeah walking a dog has it all!
white_nrdy@programming.dev · 7 pts · 177d
I swear, my dog knows....
limelight79@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 177d
Dogs have no concept of time. The walk takes as long as it takes, and the human has no idea.
Grass@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 177d
I prefer birds. I can train them to go to the stick mounted over a garbage bin to poop, and I can still harness them up and take them out to fly around.
Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de · 11 pts · 177d
Grumpy walkers for the win!
napoleonsdumbcousin@feddit.org · 10 pts · 177d
Pro tip: Get yourself a good audiobook and listen to it while walking. I regularly do extra long walks just because I want to continue listening.
Feeee23@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 177d
Me pacing around my desk thinking about a solution to my problems 🙈
Pirat@lemmy.org · 2 pts · 176d
I'm a pacer when talking on a phone. Back in the days of corded phones, I got very good at repairing phones I pulled off the desk/table while pacing.
dylanmorgan@slrpnk.net · 4 pts · 177d
Oh, I just did this.
mischk@discuss.tchncs.de · 3 pts · 177d
Oh my.. I feel this so badly