Runners - what do you do during your run?
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Besides running? I like to punch old ladies, kick kittens, and stomp on puppies.0
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On the dreadmill, I'll watch a tv show. Outside I will listen to music, audiobooks, or zombies!Run. The audiobook has to be really compelling and have a good reader and music has to be very upbeat (reggaeton/dance music rather than my favorites such as 10 years or breaking benjamin). I definitely don't zone out all of the way though that would probably be helpful. I'm always hyper aware of my surroundings, because you never know when someone or an animal might attack. Someone who isn't paying any attention is a perfect target.0
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Music when outside, Netflix/shows on my iPad on the treadmill.
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There's so much to think about in terms of correct form:
posture, foot strike, relaxation, cadence, breathing
Getting my form right makes me run faster with less effort and less risk of injury.0 -
I only run outside, not much happening this winter where I am BUT, when I run, I love listening to music - crank up the tunes and it's totally me time.0
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Also, with trail running, it's dangerous to think about anything besides where your foot is about to land. I don't trip and fall every time my mind wanders, but every time I fall down, I was thinking about something else besides where my feet go.0
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long road runs - zone out, think through life/relationship/job problems, or sometimes think about what I would do if I won one of those 300 million dollar lottery jackpots (despite the fact that I do not play the lottery)
trail runs - mainly just concentrate on not breaking an ankle. Its good for when I need to clear my head and not really think about anything at all.0 -
Listen to books. Currently re-reading A Song of Ice and Fire. Maybe when I finish Martin will have published another book! <well, one has hopes anyway...>0
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listen to music when running outside, when inside on treadmill listen to music/watch TV.0
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Listen to music if I need motivation or just think if I need to relax. I try to steer clear of treadmills as much as possible. They are only good for icy days.0
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When on the treadmill I listen to music. When outside I enjoy the beauties of nature and relax my mind of all the things bothering me.0
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mostly, I watch where I'm going, think about the terrain, etc. (I run mostly on unpaved hiking trails). On treadmills or tracks, I sometimes use music, and other times just think about running. all of my ultras are done without music, and I enjoy running and being alone with my own thoughts for long periods of time now. It's very nice and I have quite interesting and compelling thoughts.0
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On the treadmill-music in my ears, sports on the tube.
Outside--music in my ears, focus on the road and breathing.0 -
"Listen" to music. I put that in quotes because I really tend to completely zone out during my runs; they're pretty much the only time when I'm not thinking... totally clears my head.
This. I have earbuds in and music playing, but I tend to zone out as well.
All of this! As long as my music is loud enough to drown out the sounds of my breathing, I'm good.0 -
Talk smack during group runs .... listen to music during solo time. Louder music during races.0
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I'm currently rotating with the Zombies, Run! running "game" (running from zombies to your own music while gathering supplies to rebuild your town? IT'S AWESOME)
and the NoSleep podcast... I just get lost in the stories and my run is over and done with before I know it!0 -
I've found that I get kind of bored with the treadmil/tv setup, although it has been nice during cold weather!
I like to use the Zombies, Run! app because it mixes my music into a fun storyline.
I too run from the zombies. I primarily do this outdoors. I do not run on the treadmill unless I'm doing deadmills, and when I do those, I CAN'T do anything but pant and sweat. I always have my music on, though.0 -
"Listen" to music. I put that in quotes because I really tend to completely zone out during my runs; they're pretty much the only time when I'm not thinking... totally clears my head.
This. I have earbuds in and music playing, but I tend to zone out as well.
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Zone out, solve the world's problems it is my time to let go of all the crummy stuff from the day and just relax. Often I work through my biggest issues and problems on a run or at least come up with the best solutions! I am lucky to live in a rural area so I don't need music to drown out noise and can just enjoy being outdoors.0
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Listen to music and pray!0
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I only listen to audiobooks. And I can only listen while on a run. This is particularly motivating if the book is good and I want to find out what happens next.0
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I have music from time to time when I run on the very cold winter days.
I have been part of a local running group for a little over a year now. So, I have company for long runs.
For most of my individual runs, I enjoy the scenery and being out doors. A time to de-stress and unwind! :-)0 -
I run outdoors, I have music playing and I just do a lot of thinking. Running makes me feel very zen :happy:0
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Nothing at all, I just run. It's a total no thinking, no nothing time. The best hour of my day.
I think if you are running on a treadmill & watching TV then you are not working out hard enough. You should not be able to even take it in during running.0 -
I try to meditate. It's effing hard to stop you inner dialogue. Sometimes I just give up and listen to pandora.0
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What precious little oxygen that is available for use by my higher mental functions is put to use making sure I don't injure myself and convincing my legs to keep on moving. Really, my mind goes completely blank apart from the simple--or not so simple in my case!--act of running. So far, it seems marginally healthier than drinking my conscious mind into a similarly silent submission.0
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Bump to read later!0
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I listen to music but I'm generally too busy thinking "Breathe. You're not gonna die. You can do this. 2 more minutes" to focus on it. LMAO
ETA: I currently do all my runs in the dark too after my kids go to bed so a LOT of my focus just goes into making sure I'm not gonna fall in a pothole or get hit by a car or grabbed by a psychotic killer.0 -
Zombies, Run app. I try to get in the zone but usually my mind is cluttered with a 1000 random, nonsensical thoughts.0
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"Listen" to music. I put that in quotes because I really tend to completely zone out during my runs; they're pretty much the only time when I'm not thinking... totally clears my head.
Most of the time I don't even notice the music is playing...0
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