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Boredom while running

Discussion in 'Anything goes' started by OrangeGrad, Mar 17, 2010.

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  1. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    WAY back when I ran regularly, I used the time to think, plot, plan, dream. Christ, it was my favorite time of the day and a major reason I need to get my fat ass moving again.
    Varying routes helps. See new stuff. Count varieties of birds. Make friends with a couple of dogs.
     
    Moderator1, Mar 17, 2010
    #13
  2. Armchair_QB

    Armchair_QB Well-Known Member

    Don't run.
     
    Armchair_QB, Mar 17, 2010
    #14
  3. I Should Coco

    I Should Coco Well-Known Member

    Run past an area with nesting red winged blackbirds and/or magpies. They'll get your attention real fast.

    Carrying a tennis racket helps knock them away as they peck at your face/head.
     
    I Should Coco, Mar 17, 2010
    #15
  4. BTExpress

    BTExpress Well-Known Member

    I love running to hit a yellow fuzzy ball before it bounces a second time.

    Pretty much hate running in any other form.

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    Are we having fun yet?
     
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    BTExpress, Mar 17, 2010
    #16
  5. Idaho

    Idaho Active Member

    Chose a treadmill in front of the yoga/zumba class
     
    Idaho, Mar 17, 2010
    #17
  6. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    Podcasts and comedy albums are great. If you have an iPod touch, you can listen on 2X and everything really passes quickly. I don't know if they have that option on regular iPods.

    If you have a comedy album and you want to listen at 2X, all you have to do is hit Control I and change it from music to audiobook. I do it all the time and love it.
     
    Mizzougrad96, Mar 17, 2010
    #18
  7. Bristol Whipped

    Bristol Whipped Member

    It's running. It's supposed to be boring.
     
    Bristol Whipped, Mar 17, 2010
    #19
  8. Batman

    Batman Well-Known Member

    If using the iPod touch, just make sure you turn off the option to change songs when you shake it. Nothing worse than hearing a new opening note, or a seemingly stuttering podcast host, with every step you take.
     
    Batman, Mar 17, 2010
    #20
  9. John

    John Well-Known Member

    I change up the music I listen to each time I run or go for a long bike ride.

    The key for me when I was running marathons was to switch up my route as often as possible,visiting less familiar parts of town so that the scenery remains fresh. It also really helps to have someone to run with, even if they're only along for four or five miles.
     
    John, Mar 17, 2010
    #21
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