[Future Snake Eater]

I would tell you not to let your run experience in the Army dictate your feelings about that particular activity (especially since it really is good for you). I felt the same way as you. I love lifting, but running is the absolute worst. It was always torture, and I always felt like hell afterwards. So I didn't do it unless I was forced to which means my APFTs are touch-and-go.

I recently read this book as well as some of Dr. Phil Maffetone's stuff online and it really changed my perception and how I train.

My non-running ass now does multiple five milers a week. This week alone I've put in 30 miles, and I feel fine. It's amazing to be able to run at an easy pace and steadily get faster with no real increase in exertion.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

See my Post 29. Maybe if I were younger. Right now? I’m good. :)

[dsc]

“It’s amazing to be able to run at an easy pace and steadily get faster with no real increase in exertion.”

Can’t tell you how many people I’ve tried to sell that to. People are really resistant to the notion.