Running for fun?

Question

ok well its not really for fun but i play soccer a few times a week and my parents tell me i really dont need to run bcuz of soccer. I think it wud be even betttterr if i started running cuz i wud play better/faster in soccer. Thing is i can only run half a mile when im running just to run, i guess its bcuz im bored, i run with my bro and i keep up with him but he runs like 6 miles..so im just walkin for like half an hour. I really just wanna kno how i can keep busy..i even counted my steps one time..but i eventually lost count. Running to me is boring unless there is a soccer ball i am running with, then, i think i'd be able to run all day..lol..i need tips on running just to run....

Answer 1

Personally, I often use my runs as a time to reflect on life. I guess it's sort of multitasking, but if you could sort of meditate while running that might help. Also, you said that a soccer ball helps, so you could think about soccer while running, too. If that doesn't work, think back to a time when you weren't extremely bored running, or think about something else that interests you.

Answer 2

I'm not sure what your question is. Yes, running is good exercise and will help your stamina for soccer. When you're running trying thinking about your plans for the future, long term or short term. Think about what you learned in school or what homework you have to do. If you have to write a paper, think about what you might say.

Or get some headphones and listen to music...

Answer 3

so you need motivation to run? well music always helps. also sometimes gyms have a tv screen infront of a treadmill you can plug your earphones in and watch tv. also, if you live near a beach, its really nice to run around the beach. running in sand is hard, but if you can do it on the wet sand or on a road nearby it'll be great.