Ah, but the dying feeling isn’t because of your jogging, that’s just what it feels like to be alive right now (and probably any other time).
I never got to the point that jogging felt good. But eventually what happened was that I’d feel better for the rest of the day on a day I ran, than on a day I did not run.
Aerobic dance classes are enjoyable once my aerobic base develops but running is boring and a drag always.
But also, at the same time: I’m mad that the people who said “exercise gives you energy” were right.
Drop it to ten minutes a run plus walking, but up it to four times a week. You’re better off taking it slow and working up. Easier on your lower back and knees. Good shoes also matter. Might want to add some free calisthenics too. Body weight squats, pushups, dead hangs at a pullup bar, etc.
You just start to like that feeling.
Ever seen a runner smiling? Me neither.
No but I see them casually having conversations while running with their friends annd that seems like magic to me. I get embarrassed at how I breathe after a flight of stairs or if I have to hurry a little crossing the street.
Yeah, I hear ya. Any cardio exercise helps with that though. I like to hike on local trails at a brisk pace and I’m in a decent place there (not running any 10Ks though)
There’s a lot of factors, it’s a matter of training your body to get used to the effort. I used to jog a lot myself, beginning it sucked, after a month or two the happy chemicals started working that made it feel good. Add in going out on beautiful days as well and seeing nature helps as well. It’s easier to do it here in the spring and autumn months because the weather is much more agreeable.
If you went from nothing to 30 minute jogs, likely a little while. What’s your history? Solid couch potato with a potato shaped body or worse? You’re looking at a couple hard months. Formerly fit/fit-ish, maybe some high school sports or something? Maybe an unpleasant month or so. You’d be better off easing into it a little slower. Can you do a brisk walk for 30+ minutes? Jog for 10-15? Build up to a full 30 minute jog. They have things like C25K (Couch to 5K) programs that give you good pacing.
I work in the trades, constantly pushing 400lbs crates on wheels, I’m not unfit, but I wouldn’t say I’m running fit. It’s like a whole new part of my feet and legs just gives out while other parts can keep going
I don’t know if anyone else has said, but just be careful not to trigger rhabdomyolysis.
That’s true for any decent workout, not running in particular. You can’t be “careful not to trigger it” because your body decides whether or not it happens. You can get it on your 10th workout or your first.
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Well. When do you think you’ll die?
It might be the ground causing issues. Are you running outside? Have you tried a treadmill? They have lower impact.
Runner who has done a marathon here, I think the wall your hitting is when your body is switching gears from warm-up to cardio. Everyone is suggesting the couch-to-5/10k programs and that may help. I would suggest pushing your time spent running a bit further, more time doing cardio should improve things.
I just restarted my long-run training for the year (because its not cold outside anymore, and I want to run a race this year, its been a bit) and just passed that point where I can just go without having to take walking breaks on my “default loop”.
Also goals, having something to look forward to or to work towards helps a lot. Keep up the good work.
Could be never. After 2 years of trying to get fit again after having Covid it turned out I have Post Exertional Malaise and exercise literally damages my body.
Omg I hope my daughter never discovers this condition exists
