Why Do I Never Enjoy Running?

wish I knew the secret too.  It's still an evil for me

I like finishing.  That's what gets me through the running part. 

This is where I ran yesterday.  Sure beats the dreadmill.  Finding great spots to run certainly makes it better(at least for me). 

I don't know, but when you find out tell me.  I have never found the love of running.

Love the bike, like the swim (even if I suck) hate the run (where I truly suck)

I enjoy it. I've run since high school. When I'm in really good shape, trotting off down the road for 10-12 miles at a good clip, is as easy as riding my bike. I decompress and breathe deep and think. I've (mostly) always looked forward to it... 

Riding it would be more fun!

Like bsc, I must be part of a small minority. I love running. Especially when it's in the woods, on a dirt trail.

Try mixing it up. Unplug -- leave all the electronics at home and stop worrying about distance, pace, or for that matter even time. Just get out the door and trot along for however long you feel like doing so. Go somewhere you've never run before. Dress for a run and go on a hike where you throw in some running occasionally. But also there is the frequency. Too infrequent and it's like you're starting over every time out.

x2.

For everyone who hates running and can only barely tolerate swimming, why not just race bike races?  I'm a bad swimmer and a mediocre biker and runner at best, but I find enjoyment in the challenge of trying to improve at each sport.

I've learned to love running in the last couple of years since I started. Before it was just a means to an end, but now it's something that I enjoy doing once I get my butt out the door. 

That being said my favorite part of triathlon is swimming. Oddly my strongest discipline is cycling, but I sometimes feel that it's too much of a hassle to get all my stuff together and ride. With running I can throw on some shoes and be out the door. It's quicker than prepping for a swim or bike.

I'm pretty sure that I will absolutely detest running until the day I die. 

But, I keep doing it because I like the other 2 sports enough to endure it. 

I used to hate it.  Now I truly do love it.  I agree that even great runs have some moments that hurt and some that are like floating.  One of the things that really helped me was joining an amazing, friendly supportive running group.  

I used to hate running. 

The true answer, and it is a painful one is a three parter.

1.  Run more

2.  Run more

3.  Run more

peace

mf

I'd be more than happy to volunteer riding your bike in sunny CA and you can run for me!! (I also do ocean swims LOL)

Since I started in the sport last year I have detested running.  BUT, only because I've been dealing with trying to find out why my left calf is always weak and I experience hip/back pain.  I finally learned I have a vascular issue that will require surgery to correct the calf issue and I have started PT to address the pain.  I'm also beginning to see 10s and 11s in my garmin even if for short periods of time.  For me, that's Kenyan pace. LOL So maybe someday I will float effortlessly too while I run.

x2