Running for long periods of time can be seen as boring for many if you don't find ways to entertain yourself. For a while, I would just listen to music on my runs. If you are running for a short period of time, music can definitely do the trick. By creating a workout playlist, time passes faster. You are hearing music you enjoy, and not just being swarmed with your thoughts on how much longer you have left. Sometimes listening to the same songs can become brutal though. At that point, I know exactly how long each song is that I listen to on my runs, so that kind of defeats the purpose of trying to not know how much longer I have left.
A few months ago, I began thinking of other strategies on how to distract myself on my runs. Yes, sometimes I do listen to my own workout playlists and know exactly how long each song is... but I have started doing new things as well. From listening to Apple Music Workout Playlists, to listening to Podcasts has helped a ton.... I like listening to these because I don't know how much time has passed. Each playlist is different, gets updated frequently, and isn't something I would listen to on a frequent basis. In terms of podcasts, I listen to an entertainment podcast called the Morning Toast. I like listening to this playlist while I am running because of how funny and relatable it is... and also because I like entertainment news. It is embarrassing to say, but I do find myself laughing out loud on my runs when they say something funny. I must look like a crazy person running and laughing alone, but at least time passes! Finding numerous ways to entertain myself on runs is really important because I need background noise to get me not only motivated, but through my long runs. I recommend even changing your music and or podcasts during the run. What do you guys listen to on your runs or workouts? I would love some new ideas!
Also, tomorrow I will be posting a live blog on a long run I will be doing! Stay tuned.
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