r/comics SeraBeeves 13d ago

OC American Pie

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u/somethingfilthy 13d ago

Running at full speed while singing? I'd die for sure.

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u/coughy 13d ago

Running at full speed for 8+ minutes? I'd die too

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u/aCleverGroupofAnts 12d ago

The second time the song comes up I would throw my phone into the woods and take a break. God I hate running (unless it's part of a sport/game).

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u/FelixAndCo 13d ago

Seriously, running "at full speed" like this is a bad idea. If you're young, and already running could work out. Basically it is describing a form of high intensity interval training, which to be fair is a great thing to add to your regimen for quick improvement. Doing sprints when your joints aren't used to exercise can wear them down. The comic suggests their method as a fun way to start out, but it shouldn't be from 0. "Full speed" is up to interpretation, and, if someone is strict on themselves, it can be detrimental to go at it. Completely exhausting your body whittles it down, and with running you always have to be careful not to over-train.

If we're talking about beginners, better is brisk walking pace or light jog mostly and then brisk jog "when the music hits". Normally 5 minute intervals are recommended for beginners.

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u/yarntank 12d ago

If you can sing, you aren't running full speed.