[BurningFrog]

I hate running as exercise. It's a painful way to get from A to A, and some part of me is always pushing to simplify the task by staying at A.

But put me in a team sport and I can chase a ball until I collapse!

Team sports are also great for the social obligation. Both to help the team win, and to show up each week.

[b0rsuk]

Running painful? Some find it boring, but it's not inherently painful. It can be painful if your form is bad, if you run too often, too long, if some of your muscles are too weak, if you have an imbalance between right and left side (most of it can be corrected with exercise), etc. Basically if you do it wrong.

[BurningFrog]

I wouldn't call weak muscles and right/left imbalance "doing it wrong".

I'm probably in the weak muscle category. Possibly added to by a negative attitude.

[lostlogin]

> I hate running as exercise. It's a painful way to get from A to A,

Couldn’t agree more - and it’s so slow. My completely made up theory is that some people are the wrong shape. I prefer cycling as it’s way faster and doesn’t hurt.

[mehphp]

This is probably true now. Originally humans were excellent long distance runners but since that’s no longer required I think you might be right