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Running is boring. (Read 417 times)

kkittenkat


English Villian

    I must say I was pleasantly surprised with the results.

    flyrunnr


      But will pole dancing lower my marathon time? 

      https://www.strava.com/athletes/2507437

      PR's - 5K - 17:57 (2017) | 10K - 38:06 (2016)  | 13.1 1:23:55 (2019)  | 26.2  2:58:46 (2017)

      2020 Goals - Sub-2:55 Marathon                       Up Next: TBD, Boston on 9/14?

       

        But will pole dancing lower my marathon time? 

         

        Do I understand you correctly - you only do this for the PR? Hours and hours of boring exercise in order to being able to update your signature on RA?

         

        Wow. I wonder wouldn't it make more sense to feel really happy during and see the results of the hard work after the fact i.e. having a tight ass and legs as a result of constantly gripping that steel pole AND having some drunk dudes stick some fake dollars in your panties?

         

        No brainer for me! #whatdoyouthink

        HM: 1:47 (9/20) I FM: 3:53:11 (9/23)

         

        2024 Goals: run a FM & HM + stay healthy!

        kkittenkat


        English Villian

           

          Do I understand you correctly - you only do this for the PR? Hours and hours of boring exercise in order to being able to update your signature on RA?

           

          Wow. I wonder wouldn't it make more sense to feel really happy during and see the results of the hard work after the fact i.e. having a tight ass and legs as a result of constantly gripping that steel pole AND having some drunk dudes stick some fake dollars in your panties?

           

          No brainer for me! #whatdoyouthink

           

          You might be slightly starting to lose your marketing genius on this one...

           

          I suggest removing the word 'fake'.

           

          Fixed it!

          Cyberic


            I don't think running is boring, but I suspect it has made ME boring to others. I am in bed by 10, never go out, never want to do anything. I don't think running is boring, because if I did, I would not run as much, for sure.

            Seattle prattle


              Let's get this straight. Running may be boring. But i am infinitely fascinating even if i am the only one to think so.  And I am a runner. Hell, I elevate running to an existential pursuit.

              Mikkey


              Mmmm Bop

                But will pole dancing lower my marathon time? 

                 

                Hell yeah!!!  A strong butt provides stability which enables your legs to generate power and run faster. It will also help maintain form during the latter stages of a marathon. I think you should enroll for a pole dancing class in 2018.

                5k - 17:53 (4/19)   10k - 37:53 (11/18)   Half - 1:23:18 (4/19)   Full - 2:50:43 (4/19)

                  I'll double down on that sentiment.

                  Am I the only one who does mathematics problems in their head while running, just to pass the time?

                  I wear an MP3 player and listen to music, but even that gets tedious.

                   

                  I'm not bored on all of my runs -- I tend to enjoy letting my thoughts wander as I think about problems, plans, and random musings. I do, however, do math problems in my head, mainly having to do with how fast I need to run to get back home in time. I also spend time calculating the pace I need to run for an upcoming race.

                   

                  Listening to music can be good, but I usually enjoy audiobooks and podcasts. If you're interested, here's some running podcasts I enjoy:

                   

                  Twin Cities Runner - Favorite Podcasts

                  mdolley


                  Funky kicks 2019

                    I always do math in my head while running.  I know i am getting tired when I can't do the math anymore

                    RSX


                      Math pays all the bills at my house via 2 professions.

                       

                      I always do math in my head while running.  I know i am getting tired when I can't do the math anymore

                      Seattle prattle


                        I always do math in my head while running.  I know i am getting tired when I can't do the math anymore

                         

                        Beats running with an adding machine.

                        T Hound


                        Slower but happier

                          If u get bored running, try trails, if i get bored on trails in short order i slam my face in the ground from hitting a roots or rock.  But i dont want to run like this every day, sometimes a long run in cruise control watching the mind wander Or just checking out so to speak.  At the end im like what the hell was i thinking about for 3 hrs.  There is something satisying in the repetitiion.  Ive done some flat 50 mile runs and one of the flattest 100 mile runs, so maybe i have more of an inclination (?on the spectrum-like) to this monotony.

                          2020 goal:  couch to 5K, currently working on the couch block

                           

                          T Hound


                          Slower but happier

                            I don't think running is boring, but I suspect it has made ME boring to others. I am in bed by 10, never go out, never want to do anything. I don't think running is boring, because if I did, I would not run as much, for sure.

                            Yes, i dont have much to offer a nonrunner ( but never really did!)

                            2020 goal:  couch to 5K, currently working on the couch block

                             

                            Fredford66


                            Waltons ThreadLord

                              I'll double down on that sentiment.

                              Am I the only one who does mathematics problems in their head while running, just to pass the time?

                              I wear an MP3 player and listen to music, but even that gets tedious.

                               

                              No, you're not the only one.  After a couple miles, I start working out what pace for the next mile will get my overall pace to a certain number.

                              5k 23:48.45 (3/22); 4M 31:26 (2/22); 5M 38:55 (11/23); 10k 49:24 (10/22); 
                              10M 1:29:33 (2/24); Half 1:48:32 (10/22); Marathon 4:29:58 (11/23)

                              Upcoming races: RunAPalooza (Asbury Park) HM, 4/6; Clinton Country Run 15k, 4/27

                               

                                It can get that way, but adding variety should help.

                                 

                                I think people who do 3x the same workout week in, week out are setting themselves up for boring...

                                300m- 37 sec.

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