Running thread

[supercity88]

What do people listen to to zone out on their runs?

I find it difficult to run unless I have zoned out and I need music to achieve that, only issue is I get bored listening to the same albums/playlist successively. Any suggestions?

I was with you until about midway through my marathon training plan when they didn't allow "in-ear" headphones for a HM race so I went without music and really enjoyed it. Since then I did a number of runs without music and you soon become used to taking in the sights or just having a conversation in your own head. It's much more enjoyable generally.

Failing that, something with a consistent beat always works well to keep the legs moving. Plenty of playlists on spotify/youtube. Hard to advise as no idea what your genre is!

 

[BlueHammer85]

What do people listen to to zone out on their runs?

I find it difficult to run unless I have zoned out and I need music to achieve that, only issue is I get bored listening to the same albums/playlist successively. Any suggestions?

usually - i'll listen to LBC for the first half of my run then i got a run playlist (upbeat Pop songs mostly)



or the album of the week nomination we have here.

for Parkruns and signed up races i don't have headphones

 

[beehive_bob]

Personally, I'm just the opposite. I like to hear what's going on around me & don't like to dampen any of my senses.
I do most of my running on a path converted from a disused railway so have to share it with cyclists & dog walkers so like to hear other path users approaching from behind.
I'm also a little bit old fashioned so like to acknowledge anyone I pass with a friendly "morning" & thank all the marshalls I pass during Parkruns.

That sounds like me, mate. Used to listen to music but now much prefer to know everything that's going on around me. Aiming to do my second parkrun on Saturday, at least at that time of day the heat will be bearable!

 

[staffsblue]

That sounds like me, mate. Used to listen to music but now much prefer to know everything that's going on around me. Aiming to do my second parkrun on Saturday, at least at that time of day the heat will be bearable!

I'm a bit uncertain about the Parkrun on Saturday. I'm doing Stretford as I'm up.in Manchester for the match, but the forecast is for 20c at 0900, which will be the warmest conditions I've ever attempted to run in.
I guess I'll just take it steady, not worry about a PB & bring plenty of water!

 

[Paladin]

What do people listen to to zone out on their runs?

I find it difficult to run unless I have zoned out and I need music to achieve that, only issue is I get bored listening to the same albums/playlist successively. Any suggestions?

I usually listen to an audio book, using Aftershokz bone conduction headphones. On a Parkrun, I pause the book for the starting instructions or if someone wants to talk to me while we're running. They don't totally block out other noises, so you can still hear cars and other road noises when you're out running.

 

[beehive_bob]

I'm a bit uncertain about the Parkrun on Saturday. I'm doing Stretford as I'm up.in Manchester for the match, but the forecast is for 20c at 0900, which will be the warmest conditions I've ever attempted to run in.
I guess I'll just take it steady, not worry about a PB & bring plenty of water!

Nice one mate. The days of me doing a PB have long gone, just doing it now for the fitness and feel good factor! Only started what I call 'long distance' some years ago in my mid 40s - hadn't run longer than a few hundred yards continuously since my school days (with the exception of outside Elland Road). Did 29 minutes last Saturday and will be delighted with that again this weekend, then off to the match

 

[BlueHammer85]

I'm a bit uncertain about the Parkrun on Saturday. I'm doing Stretford as I'm up.in Manchester for the match, but the forecast is for 20c at 0900, which will be the warmest conditions I've ever attempted to run in.
I guess I'll just take it steady, not worry about a PB & bring plenty of water!

Yes, Parkruns every Saturday - there’s no need to ‘go for it’, I rarely do unless I’m really prepared for it - just have a nice jog/walk and it will set you up perfectly before the match - you’ll feel good for it

 

[Stuuuuuu]

What do people listen to to zone out on their runs?

I find it difficult to run unless I have zoned out and I need music to achieve that, only issue is I get bored listening to the same albums/playlist successively. Any suggestions?

Podcasts on BBC Sounds to start off a run for me, e.g. The Unbelievable Truth; One Small Thing...

Also, loads of music - too much to mention. I'm forever trying new stuff and compiling playlists. James have got tonnes of great running tracks. Also Gomez, Stone Roses, Led Zeppelin, Mansun, Everything Everything, Chic, PJ Harvey, Radiohead, White Denim, Turin Brakes...

 

[BlueHammer85]

Podcasts on BBC Sounds to start off a run for me, e.g. The Unbelievable Truth; One Small Thing...

Also, loads of music - too much to mention. I'm forever trying new stuff and compiling playlists. James have got tonnes of great running tracks. Also Gomez, Stone Roses, Led Zeppelin, Mansun, Everything Everything, Chic, PJ Harvey, Radiohead, White Denim, Turin Brakes...

Radiohead for running! Not sure about that

 

[ob]

5k before work and before it gets to 33 later. First run if the week due to heat and also having to go into office 3 days. One morning I got up earlier than usual intending to get train to Kingston and run the 5k asking river to Hampton court palace rather than direct train. Sods law Kingston train cancelled so ended up unable to get a run in. This morning had faster mike, steady mile then slower mile. Reading about what people listen to, I don't listen to anything as like to be aware of my surroundings etc. I run lot of roads etc