How to get addicted to running?

[Anonymous]

I run becaus I should. But I don't like it really. How can I get addicted?

[MartinMarsh]

Try finding something to motivate you. That's what got me into going to the gym. At first I hated it, but once I started seeing results I got hooked on it. Now I look forward to going to the gym lol.

Give it some time. If you're consistent and you're eating right, you'll see results. And then you'll probably get addicted to it.

[martyfellow]

It takes a long time to really get used to ti and to want to do it daily, even for the best runners.

It's a lot more fun if you go occasionally to organized 10-K runs in your area, where there will be events and a lot of color as well as a lot of people to run with.

[xzinax2]

i usually start liking it about 10 minutes in,probably cause of the endorphin rush,but before that 10 minute mark-it sucks. you should start incorporating running in a different activity-go run through a forest,or field,pretty surroundings make everything better and more interesting. or make it a game

[caligirl3]

im not a fan of it either but I run on the treadmill at the gym. It became more fun when I saw the improvement I made and that I managed to run further, longer and faster. and with some great music its easier. Set up some goals, like today I will run this far or burn this many calories.

[THE_Godfather]

I hear you. I use to run for an hr. (7 miles) It has got to be the slowest, longest, most boring hour in life. I tried playing mind games, counting songs from 0-20 20-0 10-0 & 10-0.

I now only run about 45 minutes. A 35 minute run & a 10 min. cool down.

Just get your ipod out with a good playlist, listen to a talk show or sports on the radio.

Try an audio book.

[MissNobody]

You can use Nike+ or an other running app, where you can set your own goals, challanges,... It worked for me :) I'm a total addict now!

[Anonymous]

I hate running. I have always sucked at it. I have tried to do it, and I have tried to like it, but I still hate it. Maybe you should try doing something else you actually like such as power yoga, cycling, swimming, jumprope, skating, etc etc?

[azaymathew]

start with a short distance first..keep adding on every next and don,t over stress your body...also take a proper diet and lots of water as sweating is a common thing every time you run.