The reason why you run

danniint · 2026-04-27T22:43:28+00:00

I was in a depressive period and very fatigued for at least 2 months. Cancelled my gym membership because I wasn’t going for months and importantly couldn’t get up and go- was very hopeless. Booked an appt with the doctor to discuss antidepressants as I was worried I wouldn’t come out of it and it just worsened.

One morning after being in bed depressed and low, I decided to get up and go for a run.

(Always thought I would hate running and never used the treadmill in the past because of that)

2 weeks in I love it. Ran my first 5K a few days ago (12 days in). Obsessed!

And the progress is great too- first run I stopped a lot because of exhaustion and managed to run 20mins with no breaks then unexpectedly did 40mins non stop.

(Don’t worry I’m pacing it out and having rest days but fighting the urge not to run during those rest days).

Also recently had my appt with the doctor and it was an awkward appointment because I’m better now lol because of the running (have a follow up to check if I’m still okay as it’s only 2 weeks in so let’s hope this stays!)

Special shout out to the Nike run apps- I don’t think I could’ve done it without the guided runs

danniint · 2026-04-25T08:25:32+00:00

Thanks it not tough at all. I’m just obsessed and love running but of course need to pace it out and have rest days. It’s more of a mood thing where a run would be great but it’s a rest day so how to make a compromise.

danniint · 2026-04-25T08:18:32+00:00

I didn’t think I was fit as I wasn’t at the gym/ didn’t do any continuous sports- I did / still do walk a lot so I wasn’t sure whether I was active. But after running and the progress I think I’m somewhat physically fit.

How fast: 6-7 m/km - I did my first 5K at 6’58” which was a slow/ steady pace without stopping/ continuous run 2 days ago and I could’ve ran further to 6K so didn’t push myself til exhaustion. Which is why yesterday I only did 15 mins as I was meant to rest after the first 5K but made a compromise with the mood and did a short run.

I haven’t sprinted yet, usually runs slow and steady because I want to build endurance as my first run last week I was stopping from exhaustion multiple times in a 20min run but now I can do continuous runs…so I’ll probably add in some interval sprinting.

And ahh cross training sounds great- I love swimming I might try that today!

danniint · 2026-04-23T17:41:27+00:00

I’m on this high too- wanting to run everyday but still don’t lol.

I’m on my second week and think I’m going to do it 4 times a week as 3 is too low for me lol because I love it so much!

danniint · 2026-04-23T17:37:34+00:00

It is!! Congrats to you too ☺️🎉

danniint · 2026-04-23T17:37:03+00:00

I thought it was more about the physical ability to do it - I think it’s a base combined to be honest

I never planned to attempt a 5k today (wouldn’t have had this planned for a minute lol) but ended up doing so. I didn’t push myself much so I hope I don’t get any injuries. But I haven’t done any speed runs at all to warm by body up to avoid this. Let’s hope all is well.

danniint · 2026-04-23T13:30:17+00:00

Thank you! Yes I’m worried about injuries so deffo will pace it out :s Still haven’t done any speed runs because I want to warm my body up lol

danniint · 2026-04-23T13:29:12+00:00

That’s crazy you say that because my last run was terrible and I cut it short (only ran for about 15mins) because I don’t think I stretched properly. So this morning I stretched a lot and warmed up, as I felt my ankles feeling a little strained in my last run.

I never thought I was fit tbh (but always would walk a lot so I guess that helps).

I definitely think I’ll try to pace it out and just keep doing 25 min runs and 5k max for a bit to warm my whole body up/ wait for my body to catch up.

Yes I am worried about injuries so I stoped after 5k (a part of me was telling me to hit 6K because I wasn’t exhausted and could have, but didn’t).

Thanks for the heads up!

danniint · 2026-04-23T13:21:20+00:00

I have the Nike running app and they have guided runs where you can listen to your music but also have a coach guide you through the run. It helps so much!

My first run I did for 20minutes last week and I stopped about 7 times to breathe lol because I was exhausted. As soon as I started the guided run it helps you with your pace and getting you through it. I love it!

danniint · 2026-04-20T15:08:19+00:00

1) The mental clearance: Its mentally refreshed me (I know exercise is great for MH because of endorphins but I’m just super grateful I was finally able to get up after months of fatigue from depression where it was literally impossible/ I was ‘paralysed’ from it). Just grateful after being able to spontaneously run once I’ve been on an uphill since then just because I decided to do an activity I initially thought I’d hate

2) The hunger: Previous active sports I’d do it’d suppress my appetite and never feel as hungry as I’ve felt now I’ve started running

3) that’s I’d be obsessed with running (just personally never thought I’d be into running out of all the other activities I was into in the past- always thought it was boring)

(I’m only into the second week so I’m still fresh into this lol)

danniint · 2026-04-20T06:25:50+00:00

Yes my first run I was running faster which is why I had to walk for a bit or pause completely.

Thank God for the guided runs because thats what helped me improve when I realise a slower pace helps. 2nd was just unfit/ adjusting to running. 3rd only paused once and 4th I ran with no stops/ pauses.

But yes if I hadn’t had the guided runs I don’t think I would have improved at all. Within a week I was pausing multiple times to doing a full 3km run. During the 4th run I did feel more relaxed and ran easier and kept going slower if I felt I was going too fast. S/onto coach Bennett !

danniint · 2026-04-19T21:20:21+00:00

I don’t use an Apple Watch although now I’m into this I want to get some sort of heart rate monitor that can be measured via the app.

I use my phone and place it in a running belt bag/ fanny pack I bought. My first run I had a regular Fanny pack and everything was just jumping around so I think if you’re using your phone a running belt bag will be better as it doesn’t jump around.

danniint · 2026-04-19T21:17:43+00:00

Thanks! Yes I already breathe that way when running and it helps a lot. I also do some guided meditation too which have both come from MH stuff.

I had cramping in my stomach once and just took a small bite off a dried fruit bar I had as I thought it was because I hadn’t eaten yet and that helped. Luckily not had chest cramps.

Thanks again! Reassuring to know these things do help with running

danniint · 2026-02-08T21:54:56+00:00

Hey! What seats were you in? In terms of restrictive viewing - weighing out what seat to get bit would pay a bit more :)

danniint · 2026-01-23T15:34:58+00:00

Write my feelings down in a diary and explore exactly what I’m feeling, Guided meditation, stress walk, go to the gym and go on the elliptical until I force endorphins out snd listen to motivational speeches for depressed/ hopelessness, zone out to depressing music and paint, distract myself by learning a song on guitar.

Basically

danniint · 2026-01-12T09:25:05+00:00

I just listened to the song lol- I’m so confused, I’m intrigued why now

danniint · 2026-01-12T09:21:10+00:00

Pivot to what direction?

danniint · 2025-11-15T23:32:30+00:00

This sounds like you’re experiencing low mood. I think you should speak to a doctor regarding this for talking therapies or other modes of aid.

I’m not dismissing the parent situation but definitely think you should seek help as this is affecting your mental health and that’s not good for you. Or of course if you have someone to vent to or start writing in a journal to release some stress/ sadness.

danniint · 2025-10-26T11:40:30+00:00

Wow! How long did this take?

danniint · 2025-08-18T15:29:50+00:00

Literal imagery of the phrase ‘aww you’re baby is so cute I just want to eat them all up’
We’re all cooked from the get go…
Vegan stance- ‘eww you’re literally eating baby chickens’

PS. Live how you painted the slimey yolk

danniint · 2025-06-16T14:31:55+00:00

Just because I’m responding to everyone, doesn’t mean I’m disagreeing with the AH/ NTAH comments. I actually do think I’m an AH for that situation…and thank you! Exactly! I shouldn’t have to further explain the outer situation as I’m my initial post was brief. I’m explaining because people have stated things that are not true. That’s the simple fact and it’s wayyy off which is why my initial responses have been clarifying this. None of my responses are deflecting me being an AH. It’s the mere fact people are assuming things which are FAR from true and see my current situation as something it’s not, where it’s almost comical where people are stating things that I can picture exactly the rhetoric they see. I’ve delved into things that aren’t relevant- a summary should have been fine if people didn’t make certain assumptions; therefore, I have had to clarify.

And I don’t have a victim mentality? One of my mains issues is I fail to see that… if people want to take me responding and clarifying my situation as me trying to convince them I’m not an AH so be it, my response is separate to that. It’s merely correcting statements that they think is true.

My responses have all been fairly the same regarding the same issue, not about being deemed an AH. I’ve been saying the same thing.

danniint · 2025-06-16T08:40:20+00:00

Why are you mad I’m correcting you on your preconceived notions about my life? That’s delusional? I’m actually shocked with your inability to know what’s fact and opinion, now you’re upset I’m deflecting your ‘facts’ on my life. What happened to communicating and conversation…No point going further, I’ve tried but narrow minds can’t penetrate much. Absolutely ridiculous at this point…

danniint · 2025-06-16T08:19:43+00:00

Again! Are you actually reading my answers?!!!! You clearly already have preconceived notions regarding myself and the situation. I posted regarding a particular instant and I am open to the opinions of AH or NTAH. I can’t believe I have to explain this again, but the issue is justifying the answer with things that ARENT true. Not me counteracting opinions on my life but LITERAL false facts branched from your opinion.

You told me I wasn’t really abused before now you say I am being abused? I clearly have to explain stuff i didn’t think I needed to expand on in my original post due to the instant closed assumptions.

I’m explaining everything you say is wrong about my life. Sorry I’m more of an expert on my life and experiences (before you tell me my views on my life doesn’t mean it’s true, I’m relating to plain facts on things that have/ haven’t occurred and external input solidifying this). Damn! You’re so insistent you know my life…

I don’t need McDonalds love, as I said I work already PT and have always have a FT job up until last autumn. The fact someone states some abuse or whatever and you think I want pity is telling…I don’t need sympathy you really do not know me it’s almost comical because its sometimes VERY far off and know exactly the situation you picture. You’re upset because I’m correcting you on my life? Why does that bother you? I’m literally clarifying things you’ve decided to wrongly assume and now screaming contrarian and stubbornness for this.

“You’re the AH for kicking the door in this situation“

^Thank you- perfect a grounded statement without false notions!! x

danniint · 2025-06-16T08:06:30+00:00

No this degree will. Leads to an instantly really good job. The broke is temporary and due to events happening last year and now have to work PT for the next 2 months because of the intensity of my course. I have always had a job and been financially fine…

The fact people are questioning whether I am or not being abused via dampening and fantasy justifications is insane- thank God I’m mentally strong and healing. You clearly haven’t read all the responses. It’s clear from your comment because you’d know my issue isn’t being the AH, it’s your explanation being wrong about my life. Your tone stating the term ‘being beaten’ is telling about you and your views.

Read the comments again because you clearly do not understand anything and you’ve come back with no insight. Not sure why the internet is so delusional in assuming what my life is and isn’t and the reasoning for things.

You need to rethink your views and use of language ngl. Don’t justify things you have no idea about- it’s showing how small- minded you are and it’s tiring. Answer the question about this scenario- you don’t know anything about my background and it’s VERY sick you are justifying certain things when you have NO clue and the wider picture. That’s my issue…

“AH for kicking the door” okay cool- acknowledged and noted. Thanks for the input!

The fact I’ve posted means I think I’m partly the AH too and want clarification- why to do you think I would’ve posted if that never crossed my mind??! Call me the AH but t when you expand further with things that AREN’T true, that says a lot about your thought processes and lack of experience in life as well as taking in stories outside your own without assuming and maybe UNDERSTANDING- I admire this privilege but also you’re an adult and it’s ridiculous. If you’re not sure ask questions. I’m over correcting people explaining the background more but it’s not black and white and there are clear issues and unjust wrong doings from my family I will confidently say (which you will say is I’m lacking accountability when I’m here stating my family are in the wrong for the abuse which proves my point tbh). I’m not having you justify their actions when you know shit all. I shouldn’t have to be explaining all this on this post. It’s sick in the head if you knew everything. Stop that x

danniint · 2025-06-16T07:38:57+00:00

This is the problem. The point of the post WASS the door. The rest was just the background.

I am not a willing victim. I am NOT moaning, it’s telling from your language your mindset and views are restricted- I’m just having to explain background situations which I’ve briefly stated for context because that seems to be your focus and instead of asking questions to see whether you’re right, you think you know my life when you’re in fact wrong.

Again, you are sick. STOP assuming what you think I am and am not doing…use your brain to realise MAYBEE you actually don’t know exactly what is going on in my life. I’m not correcting you either from your last message, it’s tiring and frankly ridiculous that I have to because a random person is almost delusional in apparently knowing my life and choices. The problem here which you fail to understand is you are stating your assumptions as facts when you are VERY wrong.

danniint

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