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Title: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: Darren Avey on March 26, 2026, 02:39:27 PM
I want to get fitter as gym cardio dull but so is road running.
So fucking boring.
A marathon runner i know suggested day dreaming, he regular dreams he's a hero in the star wars universe when running and goes on all sorts of adventures.
Sorry but I can't do that.
Any suggestions to liven it up
Title: Re: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: joswift on March 26, 2026, 02:42:52 PM
take up 5 a side football or another sport , you run but its not boring
Title: Re: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: IroNat on March 26, 2026, 03:15:33 PM
Cardio sucks.

Up the volume in your weight workouts.
Title: Re: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: Rambone on March 26, 2026, 03:19:03 PM
Rather get on a bike and ride on some nature trails. Much easier on the joints and a better quad workout as well.
Title: Re: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: illuminati on March 26, 2026, 03:47:50 PM
Rather get on a bike and ride on some nature trails. Much easier on the joints and a better quad workout as well.


Definitely this 👊🏻
Title: Re: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: Zillotch on March 26, 2026, 04:00:53 PM
running should b boring... otherwise something is probably chasing you
Title: Re: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: Flexacon on March 26, 2026, 04:08:24 PM
I want to get fitter as gym cardio dull but so is road running.
So fucking boring.
A marathon runner i know suggested day dreaming, he regular dreams he's a hero in the star wars universe when running and goes on all sorts of adventures.
Sorry but I can't do that.
Any suggestions to liven it up

Your homosexual friend has quite an imagination. Runners speak of "runner's high" so this is probably what he is referencing.

I ran briefly when I was a teen and I just listened to eye of tiger on loop and thought about running through the street like Rocky. Helped me zone out, but never really got that runners high.
Title: Re: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: Darren Avey on March 26, 2026, 04:10:15 PM
Your homosexual friend has quite an imagination. Runners speak of "runner's high" so this is probably what he is referencing.

I ran briefly when I was a teen and I just listened to eye of tiger on loop and thought about running through the street like Rocky. Helped me zone out, but never really got that runners high.

He's no homosexual martian believe me.
Wife and side pieces too.
Hes also fucking loaded
Title: Re: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: Flexacon on March 26, 2026, 04:16:19 PM
He's no homosexual martian believe me.
Wife and side pieces too.
Hes also fucking loaded

Apologies Darren, but it does now sound like you might be the homosexual. Either way I recommend this for you

Title: Re: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: Krankenstein on March 26, 2026, 04:48:41 PM
I want to get fitter as gym cardio dull but so is road running.
So fucking boring.
A marathon runner i know suggested day dreaming, he regular dreams he's a hero in the star wars universe when running and goes on all sorts of adventures.
Sorry but I can't do that.
Any suggestions to liven it up

Run naked around your neighborhood.  Things are sure to motivate you to get your time in.
Title: Re: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: tatoo on March 26, 2026, 05:09:10 PM
always liked the heavy bag and basketball as other forms of cardio.
Title: Re: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: Irongrip400 on March 26, 2026, 05:37:56 PM
Running hurts my back and knees. I ride a peleton now but the best cardio I ever did was swimming a mile 2-3 times a week. I had a little swim-P3 player with music and just pumped it out and had no joint issues.
Title: Re: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: wes on March 26, 2026, 07:05:55 PM
I don`t run or anything else for that matter........Pet Scan on April 9.....if all is good I will start 'working out' again.........never ever looked this bad in my life.

It`ll be a long road back for the "kid" but fuck it !   
Title: Re: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: Beefjake on March 26, 2026, 09:05:52 PM
I totally know the feeling.
I too couldn’t get in to that high, running just feels awkward!

But I still try to little of it. Smaller distances with higher effort, or if you have a track or similar then HIIT type running, hill sprints or stair running.

To me these are all almost ” red line ” cardio. But I think its ok since there isn’t much of it and then I do less streneous cardio in the gym watching asses 😊
Title: Re: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: illuminati on March 26, 2026, 09:18:17 PM
I don`t run or anything else for that matter........Pet Scan on April 9.....if all is good I will start 'working out' again.........never ever looked this bad in my life.

It`ll be a long road back for the "kid" but fuck it !


All the very best Tim for the 9th & you'll soon be regaining yourself back to where you should be
👊🏻  😊  👍🏻
Title: Re: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: SF1900 on March 26, 2026, 10:09:07 PM
Just read a book or watch a movie, you idiot.
Title: Re: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: AbrahamG on March 26, 2026, 10:12:28 PM
Just read a book or watch a movie, you idiot.

LMFAO!
Title: Re: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: BigRo on March 26, 2026, 11:45:21 PM
Just listen to your foot steps, your breathing and flow in thoughtless awareness.
Title: Re: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: wes on March 27, 2026, 01:29:04 AM

All the very best Tim for the 9th & you'll soon be regaining yourself back to where you should be
👊🏻  😊  👍🏻
Thanks my brother..........I`ll never quit !!

Pink Dumbells here I come!   LOL  ;D
Title: Re: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: Darren Avey on March 27, 2026, 02:05:21 AM
Just read a book or watch a movie, you idiot.

While running? How exactly do I do that?
I haven't got papa Shango s magic powers
Title: Re: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: joswift on March 27, 2026, 02:21:52 AM
During Covid when everyone was out clapping for the NHS on their doorsteps I used to run down the street waving to everyone recreating me finishing the London Marathon...
Title: Re: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: Donny on March 27, 2026, 05:10:17 AM
Cycling is good as you can vary the intensity easily, i ran for many years & jumped rope a lot..
Jumping rope is a great warm up & hits my calves well
Title: Re: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: Lartinos on March 27, 2026, 05:14:08 AM
I only walk.

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Title: Re: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: IroNat on March 27, 2026, 05:26:24 AM
Get a trike bike and ride around with your 5 year old son chasing you to make you go faster.
Title: Re: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: SF1900 on March 27, 2026, 05:34:30 AM
While running? How exactly do I do that?
I haven't got papa Shango s magic powers

You can watch a movie while on the treadmill. Running is over rated anyway. Do the stairmaster or rowing machine. Much better than running.

Title: Re: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: wes on March 27, 2026, 06:29:07 AM
You can watch a movie while on the treadmill. Running is over rated anyway. Do the stairmaster or rowing machine. Much better than running.
Yup.........low impact...........less stress on knees,ankles,lower back,and hips.
Title: Re: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: Humble Narcissist on March 27, 2026, 07:57:31 AM
The runner's high is addictive. Just like any addiction it's best to get over hit.
Title: Re: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: Beefjake on March 28, 2026, 08:33:07 AM
Do the rowing machine.

Oh dear god. This was invented in some level of hell!
Title: Re: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: Donny on March 28, 2026, 11:05:31 PM
Cardio sucks.

Up the volume in your weight workouts.


RT: resistance training
AT: aerobic training


Conclusion.
The data support the following conclusions. Although it was more effective for lean body mass gains, RT did not significantly reduce either fat mass or total body mass. AT was more effective than RT for the reduction of fat and body mass in previously sedentary, nondiabetic, overweight or obese adults. While requiring double the time commitment, a program of combined AT and RT did not result in a greater loss of fat mass or body mass over AT. If increasing muscle mass and strength is the goal, a program including RT is required. However, balancing time commitments against health benefits accrued, it appears that AT alone is the optimal mode of exercise for reducing fat mass and total body mass.
Title: Re: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: joswift on March 29, 2026, 01:53:36 AM


RT: resistance training
AT: aerobic training


Conclusion.
The data support the following conclusions. Although it was more effective for lean body mass gains, RT did not significantly reduce either fat mass or total body mass. AT was more effective than RT for the reduction of fat and body mass in previously sedentary, nondiabetic, overweight or obese adults. While requiring double the time commitment, a program of combined AT and RT did not result in a greater loss of fat mass or body mass over AT. If increasing muscle mass and strength is the goal, a program including RT is required. However, balancing time commitments against health benefits accrued, it appears that AT alone is the optimal mode of exercise for reducing fat mass and total body mass.


both are useless compared to carorie reduction.
Title: Re: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: YngiweRhoads on March 29, 2026, 05:21:44 AM
I do both HIT and longer duration cardio sessions because I like my heart. Exercise bike mostly to reduce impact on my joints. I despise cardio but it's a necessary evil.
Title: Re: How do you guys run, its so boring
Post by: ProudVirgin69 on March 29, 2026, 06:18:37 AM
both are useless compared to carorie reduction.

Calorie reduction doesn’t train the cardiovascular system.