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Running Advice

Keano · 2007-04-17 15:59:27

I have been running for nearly 4 months at this stage and when I started out I ran with a buddy but he has stopped now so I have to go alone. I have my ipod with me but I find myself getting bored on the run. The music does nothing for me anymore. Any advice how to keep the old mind concentrating and stimulated.

17-04-2007 3:59pm

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Keano

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I have been running for nearly 4 months at this stage and when I started out I ran with a buddy but he has stopped now so I have to go alone. I have my ipod with me but I find myself getting bored on the run. The music does nothing for me anymore. Any advice how to keep the old mind concentrating and stimulated.

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#2 17-04-2007 4:02pm

hunnymonster

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change the pace. If you're running hard enough to need to concentrate on not falling over you won't get bored.

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#3 17-04-2007 4:04pm

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You could try joining a running club.

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#4 17-04-2007 4:06pm

r3nu4l

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You could also try buying an audio book instead of music.

Actually look at posts 3-6 in this thread. Apparently they are running podcasts, I don't know if they'll be useful or not but no harm listening to them anyway.

Failing that, do go for the audiobook option

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#5 17-04-2007 5:05pm

BossArky

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Arrange your music so that you run in time with it. This is a good way of changing the pace of a run.

i.e. start off with a tune where your left leg hits the ground at the start of each bar (a bar = you counting 1, 2, 3, 4) at a moderate pace. The next song increases the speed a bit, the next a bit too... etc. Arrange as you like. Should prove interesting for you if you select random play order too.

Hope that is clear. Just don't pick any waltzs

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#6 17-04-2007 5:17pm

matressmonkey

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Advice:

Change the course you run so that you do not get bored with the same run
Run on different terrains: cross-country/grass/road/sand for a change
Run at different times of the day to get a different perspective on your runs
Find another run-buddy [lots of these in a running club]

Set yourself a goal to participate in a race, like the Addidas 5 mile that is coming up soon in the Phoenix Park. If you've a goal and lots of will-power, then you'll keep on running.

I run as part of the www.bhaa.net races. You just need your organisation to join to participate. It's great craic and prizes too.

Will-power is key. If you like running, then that should not be a problem.

enjoy

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