How do you distract yourself on the treadmill?

skinnyrunner2
skinnyrunner2 Posts: 31
in Fitness and Exercise
I usually watch Netflix (revenge!!) on my ipad while I'm on the treadmill. What does everyone else do to make the time go by faster?
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  • kinmad4it
    kinmad4it Posts: 185 Member
    Music! Once I've got my tunes on my iPhone I'm all set.
  • withoutaname
    withoutaname Posts: 64 Member
    A good workout playlist.
  • kaylacollinscna
    kaylacollinscna Posts: 102 Member
    Music is essential for me. Without music I have a really hard time running for as long as I would with it. Some songs just really get me going. The other day at one point I ran at varying speeds to "Beast and the Harlot" - Avenged Sevenfold and it was the best part of my workout.
  • MrsSausage58
    MrsSausage58 Posts: 143 Member
    I listen to music but my other half is talking about putting a tv above the treadmill!! Yay!
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    i go outside.
  • RunnerElizabeth
    RunnerElizabeth Posts: 1,091 Member
    i go outside.

    Me too.
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    Netflix. Or YouTube.
  • TattooedNici
    TattooedNici Posts: 2,141 Member
    I pop in my earbuds and jam out to the music. Usually (and this will sound weird), but I concentrate on my problems and unresolved issues in my life and it actually helps because I'm focused on that rather than my running. Hope this helps.
  • aprilellis75
    aprilellis75 Posts: 4 Member
    Music - either ipod or video clips on the tv (that I cant actually see lol)
  • nessagrace22
    nessagrace22 Posts: 430 Member
    At my gym the treadmills are next to the free weights section....nuff said!!!
  • Patrick0321
    Patrick0321 Posts: 102 Member
    I watch the terrible parking happening in the car park and listen to music
  • FP4HSharon
    FP4HSharon Posts: 664 Member
    Listen to mostly Christian teaching tapes...yes, cassette tapes...lol.
  • Nissi51
    Nissi51 Posts: 381 Member
    I avoid the treadmill at all costs!
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    i go outside.

    ^^ this
  • Smokink
    Smokink Posts: 12 Member
    Get lost in your music..a good playlist...like rock,hip hop,upbeat
  • Smokink
    Smokink Posts: 12 Member
    Get lost in your music..a good playlist...like rock,hip hop,upbeat
  • 1horseygirl1
    1horseygirl1 Posts: 98 Member
    music or a good podcast. Not Ricky Gervais though cos last time people were looking at me when i started laughing.
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
    T.V. off , Bluetooth Headset On, Tunes cranked up!, Ready........ Set......... Go!!! :drinker:
  • Kr1ptonite
    Kr1ptonite Posts: 789 Member
    I get my Ipad and watch YouTube on it. Makes the exercise go quick.
  • Rai007
    Rai007 Posts: 387 Member
    treadmill is so boring : (
  • mlogantra76
    mlogantra76 Posts: 334 Member
    I have used a treadmill in the past and I do understand that sometimes you have to use the treadmill instead of going outside. However, I find running outside so much more doable for me! The treadmill feels like "work" and running outside is fun.
  • Red_Scorpio_www
    Red_Scorpio_www Posts: 389
    Music if I am at my gym, I have my eliptical set infront of tv at home :D
  • kaylacollinscna
    kaylacollinscna Posts: 102 Member
    I just tried the Cardio Cinema today at my gym (I go to Gold's Gym). It was awesome! Got a good exercise and the movie was distracting enough.
  • sassymanatee
    sassymanatee Posts: 102 Member
    Music and my imagination
  • CarsonRuns
    CarsonRuns Posts: 3,039 Member
    i go outside.

    Me too.

    Me three.

    The last time I ran on the treadmill was 11/13/2012, almost a year ago.
  • jimmmer
    jimmmer Posts: 3,515 Member
    i go outside.

    Me too.

    Me three.

    The last time I ran on the treadmill was 11/13/2012, almost a year ago.

    Me four.

    I've got a hill with my name on it.
  • Lemongrab1
    Lemongrab1 Posts: 158 Member
    Mine is weird. While I listen to music like most people here, I pretend I'm in an action scene when I run :huh:
    Like I'm in a building and a bomb is about to go off, and I have to run as fast as I can to escape.
    I get an adrenaline rush from my childish imagination and I'm able to pull through to the end.
    I'm fully aware I need to grow up. :bigsmile:
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    i go outside.

    Yeah...I really can't do the treadmill unless I'm absolutely forced indoors...it has to be pretty nasty outside to force me indoors. Even then, I'm more likely to run the stair well in my office building or something.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    treadmill is so boring : (

    A few that have not been mentioned ...........

    Audio Books

    Play the Wii Walk it Out game .... I don't do this but have heard of people who do

    Use a Treadmill workout DVD .... Tracie Staehle Walking Strong: http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=walking+strong+video+clip&FORM=VIRE6#view=detail&mid=E2CB7F46B81DA72F7B42E2CB7F46B81DA72F7B42
  • Krista916
    Krista916 Posts: 258
    i go outside.

    Me too.

    I also skip the treadmill and run outside.

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