RunningAHEAD - Topic: Long Runs

XCRunner21

posted: 6/7/2008 at 10:23 PM

I was reading the forum on "what do you drink on long runs" and some of the distances/times your long runs are, are well, really long. lol But that got me thinking. When i do simple 6 mile runs I use my ipod to keep myself from getting bored. Do you guys use mp3's or ipod's while running? And that also got me thinking, if i use my ipod while i train, will i do bad in races because i won't be able to use my ipod even though i trained with it?

Goals: 3 mile- break 16:00 2 mile- break 10:00 1 mile- break 4:45 Run my first Triathlon- done

Ennay

A Saucy Wench

posted: 6/7/2008 at 11:11 PM
modified: 6/7/2008 at 11:11 PM

NOOOOOOO not the ipod thread!!! Big grin

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Some do some dont. The reasons why are as numerous as the posters. I dont. Most do just fine in races without them. Races are not boring therefore you dont need to be distracted.

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 6/7/2008 at 11:13 PM

Quote from Ennay on 6/7/2008 at 11:11 PM:

Races are not boring therefore you dont need to be distracted.

Except for those really small closed-course HMs when one runs for 7 miles all alone with minimal spectator encouragement. Then they are nice for company. Wink

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AKTrail

posted: 6/7/2008 at 11:47 PM

I don't, but I can easily amuse myself mentally while running and there's lots of neat scenery. I also want to be able to hear bears and other runners or bikers or, if I'm along a road, traffic. I can't remember be bored enough that I wanted music on a run. Others obviously differ.

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triposer

Kings Canyon NP 07'

posted: 6/8/2008 at 1:38 AM

I did for years; I was an i-pod addict. Last year I ran and trained for a late season HM and FM without the music. I hit a PR on both, and this has nothing to do with the i-pod. I do most runs without music nowadys, but if I bring an ipod along I always seem to put it on pause around 15-20 minutes in. For me it ruind the joy and peace of running, but this may change next week......who knows. What a long strange trip its been...... Smile

If you run with an ipod or without it really does not matter as long as you do it.

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CanadianMeg

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posted: 6/8/2008 at 4:20 AM

I run without an Ipod or MP3. I like to be able to hear other runners or bikers coming up behind me on the path I run on. Wink

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joyfull

Eat, Play, Run

posted: 6/8/2008 at 1:11 PM

I do most of my solitary runs with my MP3, but not races or group runs. I keep the volume relatively low and wear earbuds that allow outside noise so I can hear traffic, dogs barking, other runners/bikers coming up behind me, etc. If it happens to die mid-run (which has happened), I have no trouble continuing without it.

Sulli42

posted: 6/8/2008 at 2:25 PM

Sometimes I use an ipod for training, sometimes I don't. It's not really a black and white issue for me, it depends on my mood at the moment. But I always keep the volume low enough that I can hear who's coming up behind me. As far a races go, I prefer to listen to my body and tune into the energy of the race. I want to be as aware, alert, and focused as possible, no ipod.

Squeaky

Jazz hands!

posted: 6/8/2008 at 3:01 PM

Lots of people don't. However, you can have my shiny blue iPod shuffle when you tear it from my cold dead hand Big grin

I've forgotten it a few times and didn't enjoy the run nearly as much. I'd skip it if you run in traffic, but as long as you're on a path or sidewalk, keep it to the point where you can hear your feet hitting the ground and everything should be fine.

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XCRunner21

posted: 6/8/2008 at 3:06 PM

Yeah, I did ipod today when I went on a 7-miler but I was by myself. I never wear my ipod in races just like someone said because I want to listen to my body. but for the people who don't listen to music, what do you do to keep yourself from not getting bored?

Goals: 3 mile- break 16:00 2 mile- break 10:00 1 mile- break 4:45 Run my first Triathlon- done

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