tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189418403776896786.post4340828857197544614..comments2023-07-02T06:27:21.759-04:00Comments on The Outer Aisle: What is that sloshing sound???Christy Z.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07401381898863501277noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189418403776896786.post-22165972366413534662010-12-07T19:53:19.529-05:002010-12-07T19:53:19.529-05:00I ran for the first 4 or 5 years with no music (ex...I ran for the first 4 or 5 years with no music (except on a treadmill, I would have shot myself if I had to run on a treadmill sans music). I ran my first 2 marathons with no music.<br /><br />How did I do it? <br />I love to daydream, and my training runs were the perfect time for it. <br /><br />Now? I never run without music, except at races where there is a lot of crowd support. I usually turn on my music one or two miles into a race. At marathons, I tend to leave it off for the first 8 or 10.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03861810180918719686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189418403776896786.post-3727820583499661022010-12-07T14:57:52.831-05:002010-12-07T14:57:52.831-05:00I listen to a variety of podcasts when I bike. No ...I listen to a variety of podcasts when I bike. No music, just podcasts.Douglas A. Waltzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02312801885609153510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189418403776896786.post-60159858168995761332010-12-07T14:02:08.520-05:002010-12-07T14:02:08.520-05:00Yup...your Dad would say that with biking, too (ri...Yup...your Dad would say that with biking, too (right, Curt?)...at what point to the centimeter on the Metropark trail would the endorphins kick in and the rest of the ride would be gravy. But it's good to know that about running so I won't give up too soon. :-)Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964908867236428098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189418403776896786.post-24625690490776049222010-12-07T10:28:28.286-05:002010-12-07T10:28:28.286-05:00Delane, oh that is so true! I did do that for the ...Delane, oh that is so true! I did do that for the last 2 races...I ran with Em and Sarah and it was so cool to hear and see all those people. And actually, I think the first 1/4 mile should have no earbuds because there it is hard to get around people if they can't hear you around them. <br /><br />@Kathleen (aka Mom) WOW! Go mom! I loved that about the c25k program. I was so focused on watching the treadmill time/distance that it really did fly by. Nice job on completing W1D1! (umm....be sure to rest in between. just sayin')<br /><br />Oh, and it takes me around 2 miles on any run to get to the point where I am not breathing hard. I haven't found anyone that doesn't have a 17min.ish threshold till it "clicks"Christy Z.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07401381898863501277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189418403776896786.post-33410112540464220292010-12-06T20:47:19.982-05:002010-12-06T20:47:19.982-05:00What we put in front of us as barriers/excuses not...What we put in front of us as barriers/excuses not to walk/run/exercise is relative...not the hereditary kind, but the kind that proves the cliche "different strokes for different folks" is true. Fact: I've been intending to start the C25K program for some months now to get ready for the goal of running a 5K with you in 2013 (when I'll be 60). But I don't have the C25K "sound track" of when to walk, when to run, etc., set up yet on my iTouch, so I was convinced that I couldn't begin the program until I had all the music setup. WRONG! All I really needed was a kick in the b*tt from my "who-says-you-can't-do-this" self and the kitchen timer. Since it's still all new to me-- run 60 sec./walk 90 sec. for 20 min. I was concentrating so much on checking the timer that those 20 minutes FLEW by sans music! I know I've only managed to complete Day One of Week One, but I'm psyched for Day Two tomorrow. I'm giving myself until spring to be able to handle a 5K without gasping for air every minute! Who knows, by 2013 running a Half Marathon with you might be the better goal to shoot for!?!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964908867236428098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189418403776896786.post-874255977228424662010-12-06T18:15:45.183-05:002010-12-06T18:15:45.183-05:00One the best things in whole wide world is at the ...One the best things in whole wide world is at the beginning of a race, running to no music and hearing the pitter patter of everyone feet and the breathing. Its music in and of itself. <br /><br />I normally start my player around a 1/4 of a mile at races.<br /><br />As for regular runs, I like my music. It helps me stay on beat and a kick ass song makes me run a little faster. <br /><br />Power songs are my pick-me up during a bad race.<br /><br /><br />Delane <br />http://euphoricagony.blogspot.com/Delanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596844662767064548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189418403776896786.post-68361731442295177092010-12-06T15:41:30.726-05:002010-12-06T15:41:30.726-05:00LOL @ Megan! Yup, then we overthink the overthink...LOL @ Megan! Yup, then we overthink the overthinking things!<br /><br />@Mer, It was better today. Focused. <br /><br />@Cindy, keep it up! Yes, the running to the end of a song or going fast through a song totally works for me too. <br /><br />@Rose - That is a good idea! Chatting with the hubby on the bike! I see a mom run while her son rides along side sometimes. So cool!Christy Z.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07401381898863501277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189418403776896786.post-91346181655301203472010-12-06T15:38:50.259-05:002010-12-06T15:38:50.259-05:00This is a hot topic, isn't it??
I have never...This is a hot topic, isn't it?? <br />I have never been able to run with music not because I am some sort of purist, but mainly because 1)I am such a spaz and 2) I am terribly lazy and don't have the energy to put together a good playlist. I'll go from Cee Lo to the Beatles to Frank Black. Spaz. My speed is all over the map. <br /><br />That said, I'll do speed work with my ipod (which I got for my birthday this year! Welcome to 1994!), but for all other runs, I go without. I doubt this helps, but there it is. <br /><br />Good for you for trying something new!Kelley Barnhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03107459816140944832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189418403776896786.post-18676902125444129432010-12-06T15:34:56.680-05:002010-12-06T15:34:56.680-05:00Sometimes I turn my music way down, and sometimes ...Sometimes I turn my music way down, and sometimes I forget to listen to it, no matter how loud it is. I am a music person, though...I get bored without it, but I don't depend on it. <br />I know what you mean though...sometimes I give things up just because I *think* I might be getting dependent on them, just so I can say I wasn't. Then I chastise myself for overthinking things. :)Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16732812805440430648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189418403776896786.post-27850062813393697692010-12-06T15:06:20.908-05:002010-12-06T15:06:20.908-05:00I run while watching movies on my treadmill, while...I run while watching movies on my treadmill, while listening to my someone scream she isn't being picked up, outside while talking to my hubby (while he is riding a bike), etc. I am finally getting my act together so I can start running with music. :) I think whatever you do works. Yay for all kinds of running!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15206151390555794677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189418403776896786.post-1570080390241782042010-12-06T15:02:28.387-05:002010-12-06T15:02:28.387-05:00I just started using a nano this year, but general...I just started using a nano this year, but generally run without it. I think I pay better attention to my form and it's more meditative without it. That said, I love listening to Glee or NPR when I run. <br />Good luck!Sarah Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07547553441674259664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189418403776896786.post-29757356139303244312010-12-06T14:57:22.273-05:002010-12-06T14:57:22.273-05:00If I don't have my iPod, I need my running par...If I don't have my iPod, I need my running partners. I need one or the other to keep me from just counting my footsteps. How was your foot strike?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127291387974852065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189418403776896786.post-88227987442525791482010-12-06T14:19:00.835-05:002010-12-06T14:19:00.835-05:00I'm not sure I could ditch my ipod. I haven&#...I'm not sure I could ditch my ipod. I haven't been running long enough to get into the "zen" phase of running. I still talk myself through my runs by saying things like "run until the end of this song" or "only 3 more songs and you'll be done". Somehow, run to the corner doesn't do it for me.<br /><br />However, I've only been running about 5 months. Maybe it will come. Who knows. I'll watch your experiment!Cindy S.noreply@blogger.com